Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Dela Bandara says that the presentation of an electricity estimate of 13 million rupees for the Esala Perahera Festival is an acceptable figure, and an estimate of 9 million rupees was also submitted for the Perahera last year.
He added that although an estimate is sent every year regarding the cost incurred by the Electricity Board for lighting the Dalada Perahara, the cost was borne by the Electricity Board. But under the restructuring program of the Electricity Board, it has been proposed that some part of it should be borne by the Sri Dalada Palace and Satara Maha Devala. says further.
He said that many places such as bus stands and roadsides are decorated with different lights during the procession and the estimated amount may increase due to the increase in the electricity bill.
He emphasized that it is not acceptable for some people to try to find media solutions to this problem which can be solved through discussion with the Electricity Board.