The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 5 February 2025 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues

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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the company involved in supplying chlorhexidine mouthwash was not blacklisted, but a previous supply default had been identified by the SPC, leading to cancellation of the tender and referral to the Technical Evaluation Committee to award it to the second lowest bidder. He said the SPC Chairman had complained to the CID regarding possible improper media conduct, and that an inquiry was ongoing. He also said the Public Service Commission had ordered the interdiction and inquiry of a doctor for allegedly violating the Establishments Code by campaigning for the SJB without resigning from a senior public service post.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, shall I respond? Regarding the chlorhexidine mouthwash you mentioned: that company is not a blacklisted company. However, due to a previous delayed supply, they had a default. This was identified by the SPC itself. Once identified, the tender was cancelled, and a TEC is now working to award to the second lowest bidder. Those who publicized it did so after we had already taken these steps. The SPC Chairman has complained to the CID about whether some media engaged in improper acts. An CID inquiry is ongoing. So do not make accusations; the SPC itself acted and referred it to TEC for award to the second lowest bidder.

¶ 02 Regarding the doctor you mentioned: the Public Service Commission has ordered the Ministry of Health to interdict him and conduct an inquiry for violating Establishments Code—he campaigned for elections for the SJB without resigning. A senior grade officer cannot contest without resigning. Hence PSC ordered interdiction and inquiry.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 5 February 2025 ·No. 1739175806099814 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 February 2025. No. 1739175806099814. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/26915