10 June 2022 08:37 am Views - 110
By Chaturanga Samarawickrama
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) would be the only commission with the authority to issue the final decision on issuing licences to any unsolicited agreement made with the government presented by companies.
Addressing the media, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said they can agree with the demands made by the unions up to 60%, but the final decision on issuing the licence for establishing the 500MW wind power project in Mannar and Pooneryn will be taken by the PUCSL. “Companies can sign agreements with the government while bringing unsolicited bids.” But the final decision on issuing licences will be taken by the PUCSL. Accordingly, if we are unable to afford the agreements, and which are illegal, we will never give permission.
Ratnayake said, “We have the authority to refuse projects that are not suitable for long-term power generation and are not supported by the most cost-effective plan in the country,” he said.