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Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella responded today that he has cleared a bill amounting to Rs. 7 million but there is a disparity with figures released by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and he had on several occasions asked for clarification.
Responding to reports that he had to pay a mega electricity bill amounting to Rs. 12 million as claimed by CEB, he said this bill was not under his name and he had on several instances informed the CEB on this matter and told them to change the name.
He claimed it was under the previous tenant's name. However, the CEB had failed to act to date.
When he shifted to the particular residence in 2015, he had been getting monthly bills of Rs. 25, 000 to Rs. 30,000 but the figure kept on rising and one month, even reached Rs 760,000.
He said he had written to the CEB asking for clarification on this matter but he had not received any answer.
He said as a responsible citizen, he had cleared Rs. 7 million, but would raise the matter; legally as to why the CEB had not rectified it and why there are such fluctuations in the monthly bills. (Sheain Fernandopulle)
Anura Nanayakkara Friday, 25 February 2022 05:12 PM
We can't accept minister's version of things. He simply remained silent all this time and when the public came to know about this through news papers, he plays a different tune.This is what all ministers do !!
C Perera Friday, 25 February 2022 07:17 PM
Are you saying Mr Keheliya Rambukwella has to shout about the erroneous bill through the news papers. We know how the guy who comes to record the meter reading just dumps through the post box. Don't they have a responsibility to report to some responsible officer at the Board, the bill needs to be checked as it is over the top. There should have been responsible offices checking the bill as to how arrears have been building up and corrected the bill without just making a big issue in the news papers. For whose benefit are this kind of news displayed when it's a personal issue. It looks like Electricity Board has not done their job.
ACA Friday, 25 February 2022 05:24 PM
Wow , 7million from where did get that kind of money for electricity ? Inland revenue, please check this man’s income and tax due.
Nuwan Friday, 25 February 2022 05:33 PM
Fluctuations in the monthly bill must be happening when your son is opening the the air plane door and letting out all the AC
kukula Friday, 25 February 2022 05:38 PM
Ask your wife and son. We are told the toilet too is air conditioned.
kumar Friday, 25 February 2022 05:42 PM
just imagin the plight of an ordinary citizen
neil Friday, 25 February 2022 05:43 PM
BS - Responsible person! HA HA
Vipin B Friday, 25 February 2022 05:43 PM
This guy is a saint. He does noting wrong just like the rest of the 225. How fortunate we are to have leaders such as these.
ravin Friday, 25 February 2022 05:44 PM
Are you givienliving on earth. As general public we were paying our monthly bills in time and avoiding surcharge. If total bill is not paid in stipulated period another surcharge is added on top of earlier surcharge. Shame on you . That's the way bills are calculated. Though you act as you know the difficulties general public are facing day today, it appears you are either ignorant or acting as a innocent soul.
Hondha Hitha Friday, 25 February 2022 05:50 PM
From where did he get 7 million to settle the electricity bill
Anton Weerasinghe Friday, 25 February 2022 05:50 PM
From where the hell you got this amount of money to Rs 7 million to pay the CEB.
Consumer Friday, 25 February 2022 05:51 PM
Now, is the CEB administration in such a mess? Why doesn't it defend itself against accusations made by Keheliya?
Ranaweera Friday, 25 February 2022 05:55 PM
CEB has to pay its bills. So if you live in a fully air conditioned house them you will have a huge bill. To pay Rs 7 million in electricity charges you must be having a big income . So how do you make such a big income from your minister post?
Bill Skipp Friday, 25 February 2022 06:01 PM
The fluctuations in electricity bill would have attributed when his household started cooking in electricity in the midst of gas explosions orchestrated by Wipath Maga!!!! It does not matter whose name is on the bill the account is being used by his household.
Sam Silva Friday, 25 February 2022 06:01 PM
You admit you took residency in 2015. Regardless the name you are responsible for the utility bills. The discrepancy with the CEB should have sorted out long time ago with your caliber.
Sid Friday, 25 February 2022 06:10 PM
Gosh what rot. You guys will burn in hell for all this waste and theft of public resources. Also how have you legally earned 7mn to pay off a bill? Investigative journalists where are you guys?
hora කපුටා Friday, 25 February 2022 06:11 PM
anyway moron...is 7 mill. for 1 month or perhaps you have NOT paid for several months? is your house a theatre? bottom line is you have burdened the CEB. how fair is that?? idiot.
Hela Friday, 25 February 2022 06:12 PM
Mining crypto?
Aquarius Friday, 25 February 2022 06:13 PM
LOL, you think we are stupid to believe your excuses? How come you paid a bill amounting to 7 million at one time and how did it get accumulated to that sum? We are not the proverbial "konde bandapu cheeno"
Buddhist Friday, 25 February 2022 07:07 PM
Remember this guy taking money from President's funds for his treatment when he jumped off the balcony in Australia. Why should taxpayers pay?
Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 25 February 2022 07:07 PM
Dear Minister, what is your monthly emoluments to use so much on electricity. What is your water bill for a month? Don't you think this is hegemony and abuse of authority.
Buddhist Friday, 25 February 2022 07:07 PM
This guy during Rajapakse rule last time was visiting Mahinda during the day and Ranil during the night.
Subesh Friday, 25 February 2022 07:18 PM
If minister bill is 7 million, you can imagine how much prime minister and president house bill would be. Or maybe you cannot imagine.
Kps Friday, 25 February 2022 07:22 PM
Here we go! If not for the media you would have been still hiding.
Subesh Friday, 25 February 2022 07:25 PM
What is the normal salary of a minister that they have 7 million laying around just for a utility bill. I would like if journalist could inquire to see all the ministers salary details since the rajapaksa government took over, more over would like too even see the rajapaksa banking details and would want the opposition to even audit these people and inquire where and how they get so much money for a life style that accumulates a 7 million electricity bill. If their electricity bill is also 7 million, how much do they spend on their day to day living when a normal citizen cannot even have three meals a day.
Subesh Friday, 25 February 2022 07:29 PM
If the minister is telling which i can guarantee is not, and if the so called household did have a bill of 12 million, under who’s name is the house and if they can spend 12 million on an electrical bill, would like to see how much to taxes do they contribute to the country or do they just keep taking and taking from the public while the public slaves so the household owner can spend 12 million on an electrical bill.
Subesh Friday, 25 February 2022 07:31 PM
Enough is enough. It is time to bring this corrupt government and their ministers down and put them behind bars for what they have done to this country.
kukula Friday, 25 February 2022 07:45 PM
The head of state is keeping mum on this. Only chandy talk, Big war hero. my foot.
kukula Friday, 25 February 2022 07:55 PM
Mahinda's 35 Million too must be investigated.
Privileged Friday, 25 February 2022 07:59 PM
Good story but for you to enjoy the power supply with such a big outstanding is blessing from your govt. Look at a normal man his power supply will be cut off if he fails to pay his nominal bills.
lanka Friday, 25 February 2022 08:06 PM
If you do not know how to pay your bills and how read your meter and how to setle it? How do we expect a good public service
Mithula Friday, 25 February 2022 08:47 PM
What is the Minister of power and energy going to do about this! What will the vadakarana weruwa do about these crooks in his cabinet.
Gajaba Walimunidewa Friday, 25 February 2022 08:51 PM
It is Rs.700.00 for him. Peanuts for him.
Decentgent Friday, 25 February 2022 09:12 PM
Shame on you. Being a Minister, you should set an example. When you guys default payment, what can u expect from a normal citizen?
Moong horu Friday, 25 February 2022 09:43 PM
7m chump change from grabbing innocent people's properties illegally. Organised criminals much?
jan Saturday, 26 February 2022 08:16 AM
Keheliya Families using Highest Consumption Electrical Appliances Right Round the Clocks Unlimited Facilities Who's Responsible?
Blessing Saturday, 26 February 2022 08:21 AM
A day time robber now stands without clothes.
Senaratne Saturday, 26 February 2022 08:27 AM
Forget about he’s a minister. For any citizen, trying to get something done from CEB or Water Board is like getting a star from the sky. They don’t even care they are getting paid for providing services to citizens. It’s so difficult to even dispute a charge. Problem is with these government educated government servants. They use our money to get a degree, we pay them for their employment (yes, they don’t pay any tax) and then waste their time.
Sammy Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:00 AM
If he had not Electricity Bill for so long, why did the CEB not disconnect his electricity supply but continued to provide it?
Sammy Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:00 AM
If he had not Electricity Bill for so long, why did the CEB not disconnect his electricity supply but continued to provide it?
Atha Katha Somay Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:13 AM
Shame of you man, don't parm the baby to another. You are responsible for not paying this huge bill.
Lal Piyal Mendis Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:15 AM
Because of you guys CEB says its running at a loss. You all earn easy money, but not paying your bills on time.
N. Nathan Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:16 AM
You stupid, you cheat don't be a disgrace Kandy boy.
K.S. Kumara Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:17 AM
During the election time, you have borrowed money from some leading merchants in Kandy and still not settled. Are you a gentleman?
Emso Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:18 AM
How about your Water bills? Have you paid or still have an areas.
Seqi Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:30 AM
He's happy. Well fed and watered and free to disagree. Life couldn't be better.
Adwani Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:35 AM
Keheliya already said that media should be the mouth piece of government and this is what he meant. Face saving propaganda, all meter readers are carefully inserting the figures and giving the bill, therefore, any comments contrary to the dues are immaterial. CEB Engineers are educated enough to do the calculations, they are not from Rambukwella jungle.
Consumer Saturday, 26 February 2022 09:50 AM
Does the CEB allow such privileges to other Politicians and others too? Please reveal.
Ponnusamy Ravindran Saturday, 26 February 2022 10:01 AM
The onus is on CEB to show the true picture. In whose name is the account..? why the arrears was allowed to build up to around 12 million? Why the CEB is disconnecting the line when the poor persons arrears is only in thousands? What is the government auditors role here?
Terrence Saturday, 26 February 2022 10:08 AM
CEB system of billing should change by implementing a method where if the previous bill is not paid to cut electricity what consumers do is pay a small amount and thereafter like a credit card carry the balance forward
Rohan Fernando Saturday, 26 February 2022 10:21 AM
False explanation. Bills come under owner's name and who ever consumes power must pay. Simple as that.
Imtias Saturday, 26 February 2022 10:59 AM
These guys get elected and not they enter parliament through back door. Who should be blamed ? Is it the ......
Lost Lankan Saturday, 26 February 2022 11:02 AM
You have proved to be theif steeling national wealth you should resign all forms politics for good. Your action clearly shows how you betrayed the general public.
N SENA Saturday, 26 February 2022 02:15 PM
OUR POLITICIANS ROBBING LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTER
Atha Katha Somay Saturday, 26 February 2022 03:17 PM
Hay Minister you talk like a saint but to see, you are the worst rogue cheating CEB without paying the bill. Now who will care for you.
Kalu Raja [KANDY MARKET] Saturday, 26 February 2022 03:21 PM
You have recently got a commission of purchasing drugs from India, may be you paid 7 million from that money. Correct?
Kusal Saturday, 26 February 2022 03:23 PM
Seven million is just like pea nuts to you as all your money you earned was public money means you robbed.
Kandy boy Saturday, 26 February 2022 03:24 PM
Recently you have bought a BMW for your good for nothing son paying 35 million, from where you got this money.
Anthony. R Saturday, 26 February 2022 03:54 PM
LOL, aiyo poor man, he must have borrowed Rs 7 million with a high interest to pay his bill . Inland revenue over to you Sir,
Public Sunday, 27 February 2022 09:41 AM
CEB cut my line for my last bill arears Rs2,250
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