9 April 2022 12:00 am Views - 391
The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking an order directing the Minister of Energy to forthwith continue to supply fuel to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was yesterday dismissed by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justice Gamini Amarasekara, Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz and Justice Mahinda Samayawardena refused to issue notices on the respondents and dismissed the petition in limine.
In its petition, the PUCSL is also seeking an order directing the Finance Minister and Treasury Secretary to immediately allocate USD 200 million for the purchase of fuel to generate electricity.
The PUCSL states that due to the disruption of electricity supply, it has received and continues to receive numerous complaints from the public informing how such interruptions are affecting the wellbeing of the citizens.
The petitioner is further seeking an interim order directing the Finance Minister, Treasury Secretary and Central Bank Governor to take all steps forthwith as are necessary to ensure availability of sufficient financing to purchase fuel for the generation of electricity. Attorney-at-law Harsha Fernando appeared for the petitioner. Deputy Solicitor General Suharshi Herath appeared for the Attorney General.