President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation in Sri Lanka.
According to the President’s Office, the commission will examine transactions from the inception of coal‑based power generation in the country up to April 16, 2026, focusing on whether unlawful practices or financial losses occurred through the government‑owned CEB Lanka Coal Company, its subsidiaries, or private suppliers.
The commission is chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gihan Kulatunga, with Court of Appeal Justice Adithya Patabendige and High Court Justice Sanjeewa Somaratne serving as members. Former Ministry Secretary P.V. Bandulasena has been appointed as Secretary.
Its mandate includes reviewing procurement, supply, quality testing, operations, and utilization processes to determine whether substandard coal was imported, whether electricity generation met expected efficiency levels, and whether contractual violations or unethical practices caused losses to the state.
The commission is also tasked with identifying political authorities, officials, company representatives, and suppliers responsible for any wrongdoing, and recommending corrective measures to prevent future irregularities.
The President’s Office has announced that the commission will additionally report on any other misconduct linked to coal imports and power generation, ensuring accountability and proposing safeguards for the future. (Newswire)
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