Government refutes spending Rs. 7 million for ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ inauguration

• Only Rs. 900,000 approved as payments for the event

By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

The government yesterday refuted claims that Rs. 7 million was spent for the inauguration of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme held at the Presidential Secretariat recently.

Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament that only Rs.900,000 has been approved as payments for the event.

He said that payment has also not been made yet.

The Minister said this while clarifying the statement made by opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake that Rs. 7 million was spent for the inauguration.

Dr. Jayatissa said quotations had been called for as per the tradition and pointed out that they were not accepted due to higher rates.