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Sitting of Wednesday, 12 November 2025

10th Parliament· 9 debates· 216 speeches· 53 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 1477/2025: Use of Street Lighting Lamps by Local Authorities 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB

      AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake raised Question No. 1477/2025 regarding charges levied on local authorities for the use of street lighting lamps. He sought clarification on the basis for such charges and the impact on local government bodies responsible for providing street lighting services.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Ceylon Electricity Board issues monthly bills for street lighting, but local authorities have not paid them. He said the CEB has instructed that separate accounts be opened for street lamps under each local authority, with charges applied under a Public Utilities Commission-approved tariff. He emphasized that electricity supply costs must be recovered from the relevant consumers, while noting that the Government is discussing a suitable solution.

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    • The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB

      AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake stated that the installation of new street lamps has been halted amid concerns that some local authority officials had previously installed lamps irregularly for associates, causing unnecessary installations and increased electricity use. He asked whether the Ministry would introduce proper regulation to ensure future street lamp installations are supervised by local authorities and based on actual need.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Responsibility for street lamp installation and maintenance lies with local authorities, while the CEB and Ministry only provide electricity connections. Kumara Jayakody noted concerns about unnecessary installations, neglected areas, favoritism, and unpaid electricity bills, including by high-revenue authorities such as the Colombo Municipal Council. He said the Government is considering a comprehensive approach for responsible installation, maintenance, and financing, with efforts to resolve outstanding issues by next year.

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    • The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB

      AI summary Dharmapriya Dissanayake raised a supplementary question about disparities in local authority revenues that have led some councils to remove street lamps because they cannot pay electricity bills. He asked whether, under the new reforms, measures would be introduced to address the problem and prevent communities from having to work or travel in darkness.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody said street lighting issues should be addressed holistically, with coordination between energy authorities and local bodies on supply, installation, maintenance, and switching practices. He emphasized efficient use of costly electricity, noting that if the Government or CEB-related entities absorb these costs, they may ultimately be passed on to all consumers, including those without nearby street lamps.

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