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The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 10 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions

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The Minister of Energy stated that he had suspended the project after becoming aware of the issue and instructed the Ceylon Electricity Board to investigate expenditures and possible recoveries. He said further action would follow once the report is received and asked that the question be submitted formally for a detailed response, noting that he could not provide figures at that stage.

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¶ 01 Upon learning of the matter, I immediately suspended the project and directed the CEB to investigate and report the expenditures and possible recoveries. Once the report is received, action will be taken. I cannot state figures now. Please file the question formally for a detailed reply.

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Hansard, Monday, 10 March 2025 ·No. 1743651953052186 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 March 2025. No. 1743651953052186. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29343