President wants uninterrupted power
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijsekera and the relevant officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for consumers.
The President’s Media Division said the President has also directed the authorities to provide concessions for low-income families and solar rooftop systems for religious places and Government educational institutions.
Wickremesinghe has called for the implementation of the proposal once the electricity tariff revision is implemented.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a 66% electricity tariff increase, despite objections from PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake.
Three PUCSL members approved the 66% electricity tariff increase wile Ratnayake opposed.
Since a majority of the PUCSL members agreed the tariff increase has been approved.
The tariff revision is expected to be effective from 15th February 2023. (Colombo Gazette)