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Whilst stating that authority of revising electricity tariffs is vested with the Power and Energy Minister and the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today requested Parliament to decide whether an inquiry should be conducted against the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL).
Speaking in Parliament, the President said there was a conflict of interest when it came to PUCSL.
“The Chairman of PUCSL owns the leading real estate group Trillium Ltd. There are a number of companies under this group namely Trillium Havelock Residencies, and Trillium Negombo Villas. I would have gone against the tariff hike if I owned real estate companies. I have received many compliments against the PUCSL. It is Parliament which has the authority to take action against him. Therefore I request the House to debate it and come to a decision," the Present said.
"Authority of revising electricity tariffs is vested with the Power and Energy Minister and the Cabinet as per the Public Utilities Bill and the Electricity Act. No one likes to increase power tariffs but we have to do it. We have to make unpopular decisions for the sake of the country. Sri Lanka is in a crisis today as a result of our failure to make unpopular decisions. We have to find Rs 400 billion to save the Electricity Board" he added.
The President also sought the assistance of the House to save the local banking network.
"Banks won't survive if they can't acquire the assets of debtors who have defaulted. We need the assistance of the Public Finance Committee for this purpose," he said.
The President said he would make arrangements for the MPs who are members of the Executive Council to meet officials of the IMF, ADB and World Bank and discuss Sri Lanka's economic crisis.(Yohan Perera)
joshua Thursday, 08 December 2022 02:39 PM
President you increase the electricity and see what happens. You are putting all the blame on everybody else and going on increasing the cabinet, safeguarding the robbers, allowing all prices to increase. Your reforms are bound to fail soon. Curse
Sunil Thursday, 08 December 2022 02:41 PM
This chairman of the PUCSL has through the back door by virtue of being a stooge of and supporter of the pohottuwa. He is highly incompetent to carry out the duties as chairman of PUCSL. Chase him away.
Idiot Thursday, 08 December 2022 02:46 PM
President says in parliament that we have to make unpopular decisions for the sake of the country. Sri Lanka is in a crisis today as a result of our failure to make unpopular decisions. The most popular decision is to appoint more MINISTERS..
Hassanda Thursday, 08 December 2022 02:47 PM
Mr President Why the Public Suffer bcos of your Pohottuwa Leaders and the Pohottuwa Crooks Who looted the country’s wealth Still you are shielding them just to be in Power for another term
gamini Thursday, 08 December 2022 02:58 PM
first of all you politicians pay your electicity bills on time-before enquiring PUCSL Chairman, why don't ypu enquire-Keheliya and Navin Dissanayake
Dana Thursday, 08 December 2022 03:39 PM
As usual delegating unpopular responsibilities to others.
rbh Thursday, 08 December 2022 03:48 PM
We have to make unpopular decisions for the sake of the country, Recover the stolen funds as you know well and impose to public then you are fare end safe havens for corrupt funds, and penalty for innocent all are nonsense instruction
Parakrama Jayasinghe Thursday, 08 December 2022 03:55 PM
The president should first read the electricity act before making these sweeping statements. The PUCSL is the only agency available for the protection of the consumer’s rights which the CEB and the Ministry has been violating over the years.
UNP Supporter Thursday, 08 December 2022 04:42 PM
First take the unpopular decision to determinedly recover the peoples' monies robbed and hoarded abroad by you know who. . Such action will definitely bring you victory at a Presidential Election.
Ram Thursday, 08 December 2022 05:03 PM
When the government appointed friends fall on the wrong side of the government Prez and all become revengeful. When the appointees go with the political decisions even if they are unhealthy to us the government is very happy.
Citizen k Thursday, 08 December 2022 06:48 PM
Mr president don't forget the public.From where do you think we are going to find the money?Are we to go back to lighting candles?Daily mirror please post this comment .The president needs to hear the public opinion as well. O
Buddhist Thursday, 08 December 2022 07:29 PM
A fair portion of the losses incurred in generating electricity is the payment of interest on loans. If Ranil moves ahead with the recovery of stolen money then we can use that to pay off loans without paying any further interest. This will reduce the cost of electricity. Even Thiru Nadesan is walking in Colombo freely, no action is taken.
Adwani Thursday, 08 December 2022 10:11 PM
We have to make unpopular decisions for the sake of the country. The unpopular decision should also be taen to arrest the thieves who robbed the USD reservers.
Nelum Friday, 09 December 2022 07:03 AM
A damn good decision. The Chairman of PUCSL must be sacked, immediately.
Anton Mcdonald Friday, 09 December 2022 08:23 AM
Without jabbering nonsense reduce the number of cabinet ministers and cut down the facilities provided to other Ministers. Carryout an audit auction all additional vehicles used by the Ministers and hand over it to the treasury. Abolish the PC's and have a General Election. First remove the Log from your eye before trying to remove the dust from others eyes. You can do much more as a President do not be a slave to save your skin.
B.M. Bandaranayake [Attorney-at-Law] Friday, 09 December 2022 09:01 AM
PUCSL chairman is correct, he has the powers to handle matters wisely than good for nothing merciless Sri Lankan Iddie Amin so-called Ranil or the licker minister of power and energy.
Deby John Friday, 09 December 2022 02:36 PM
It is for sure that Ranil
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