Failure to pass Budget: Mawanella PS, Balangoda UC Chairmen removed

Chairman of the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Chandana Kumara Jayawandala has been removed from his post by the Sabaragamuwa Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa due to the Pradeshiya Sabha budget had failed to get through.

A special gazette notification has been issued yesterday by the Sabaragamuwa Governor removing the Mawanella PS Chairman with effect from December 31, 2021.

The gazette notification has been issued in accordance with the powers vested on him under the provisions of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act.

The Governor of Sabaragamuwa has also taken steps to delegate the powers of the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Chairmanship to his Deputy.

Meanwhile, Sabaragamuwa Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa has also removed the  Balangoda UC Chairman Chamika Jayamini Wimalasena for having failed get the budget passed for 2022.