Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that the coal stock brought for use at the Lakvijaya Power Plant is not of the required quality.
He said that the samples sent to India for testing were found to be deficient in the required kilocalories, and therefore there are concerns about its quality.
Speaking to the media in Kalutara today (25), Nalinda Jayatissa said this was not the case. He said that steps would be taken to recover the fine from the company.
Commenting on this, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said,
“There has been no problem in the procurement process. After the first 60,000 metric tons were imported into Sri Lanka, the coal company sent samples to India and tested them, and found that they were lacking in the required kilocalories. Therefore, a fine is being imposed. A double fine is being imposed. The second 60,000 metric tons have been unloaded. There is no problem in sending samples for that. The third 60,000 metric tons are being unloaded now. After unloading, the samples will be sent for testing. There has been no problem in the procurement process. If the samples are not up to standard after they are unloaded in Sri Lanka, then the relevant party will definitely have to pay a fine.”