Electricity Reforms Bill presented to Parliament

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Colombo, April 25 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed electricity sector reforms was presented to Parliament by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara a short while ago.

The Bill provides for greater participation of the private sector in the power sector.

Minister Wijesekera assured that he is willing to discuss the Bill with all MPs in Parliament.

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Quest Thursday, 25 April 2024 11:46 AM

It is really good to see a young, progressive

Chandrala Thursday, 25 April 2024 01:24 PM

If electrical reform is as good as they explain, it will benefit the efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness of the electrical sector. Sri Lankans suffer from political interference, government bureaucracy, and unpaid taxes by businessmen.

Nimal Thursday, 25 April 2024 03:09 PM

A young progressive? He, too, will be chased out very soon like most of the others of his calibre. During his tenure as minister he has been very arrogant and has brought nothing but suffering on the people.

Nalaka Thursday, 25 April 2024 03:30 PM

@Nimal yes he has been so arrogant as not to take any shit from the mafia within the CEB, with a view to stemming the losses and inefficiencies with the Board.

Harin Thursday, 25 April 2024 02:42 PM

Long overdue. Better late than never.

Jude Thursday, 25 April 2024 03:10 PM

Only that needs fixing at LECO is their financing costs. Treasury should pay it off and take it off from their balance sheet so they dont pass it to customers. All other problems at LECO are common to all other government institutions like overtime abuse. If you cant manage LECO as 1 institution, how are you going to manage 11 institutions? Who is going to pay for additional CEOs and directors? Compared to water board, LECO is very fast. You can find them on the job within an hour of a complaint.

Bandu Friday, 26 April 2024 05:37 AM

Minister is doing good work for ordinary peoples benefits. Time to get rid of CEB crooks, fleecing the public. SL has one of the highest electricity prices in Asia. This is making businesses uncompetitive.

navratne willamune Friday, 26 April 2024 08:13 AM

What happened to the promise of reunding the consumers after making mega profits after the increase of electricity bills prior to this .peopl and politicians have short memories

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