Janaka Rathnayake, former chairman of the Public Utility Commission (PUCSL), said that the electricity tariff revision made a few days ago was not done by the current government or political authorities, but it was brought about by the collective efforts of civil organizations, the public and the media.
Addressing the media, he, the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission said that he appreciates the recently announced 21.9 percent electricity tariff revision.
He further stated that neither the members of the Public Utilities Commission nor the political authority agreed to give this tariff revision.
“I started this mission. I tried to provide this amendment when I was the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission. Therefore, a proposal was brought to the parliament and I was removed from the chairmanship. During my tenure, the proposal that I signed was passed and received as a benefit to the people. February 2022 The proposal for electricity tariff revision that I submitted became a reality in March 2024,” he said.
The profit of nearly 90 billion rupees received by CEB has not been given to the people . He said that the relevant authorities should be pressured to take appropriate measures to reduce the water charges too.