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Sitting of Wednesday, 22 January 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 152 speeches· 63 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Kinniya CEB Consumer Service Centre - Power Disconnections (Q.5/2025) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Energy to provide area-wise details of power supply disconnections in the Kinniya CEB Consumer Service Centre area from 1 January 2023 to 20 December 2024. He raised concerns about frequent outages affecting residents, students, and online workers, requested reasons and remedial measures, and questioned whether the move to SMS-based electricity bills should be reversed because it inconveniences elderly consumers and those without smartphones.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the CEB assesses supply quality using SAIDI and SAIFI indices rather than only the number and duration of outages, and provided 2023 and 2024 figures for Trincomalee and Kinniya, showing improved interruption duration and frequency in both areas. He explained that outages arise from network failures, weather or accidents, and planned maintenance or construction, with planned outages limited and notified in advance, while alternative supply routes are used to reduce consumer impact in Kinniya. He also said power is not intentionally disconnected during national examinations or special occasions except in emergencies, and confirmed that written billing notes or hang cards will be provided on request where bills are not currently left at premises.

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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about frequent disconnections in Kinniya, Trincomalee District, citing overhead electricity lines along inner roads as a cause of incidents and public inconvenience. He asked whether the Ministry would remove these overhead lines and provide supply through cables, and whether any steps had already been initiated.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Kumara Jayakody responded to a concern about electricity service connections, noting that while overhead lines are common, connections from poles to premises are generally made with insulated cables across the country. He said he would inquire into the specific issue raised and take necessary action.

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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Imran Maharoof urged the Ministry to prioritize new electricity wiring systems in densely populated Muslim areas, citing previous incidents involving wires. He also questioned the Government’s stated plan to reduce electricity tariffs, asking to what extent reductions would be made and how the Ministry intends to implement them.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that electricity tariffs had been reduced with effect from midnight on 17 January 2025, with revised domestic unit rates across consumption bands to appear in the next bill. He said the average reduction would be 21 per cent for domestic consumers and 31 per cent for industry and hotels.

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