Receiving estimate bills from CEB before every Esala Perahera is normal: Diyawadana Nilame

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When inquired about the estimated electricity bill to settle the condition of providing a continuous electricity supply to the Esala Perahara, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said receiving such an estimated bill is a normal procedure that CEB does before every annual Esala Perahera.

He told the Daily Mirror that a discussion will be held soon with the relevant parties for the settlement of the estimated bill.

"During previous years, the estimated charge was settled by the cost of the CEB. This time the CEB informed that they are unable to settle the bill with their costs. Consequently, we have to come up with a solution to settle the bills," Diyawadana Nilame said.

However, the CEB has informed the Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) to deposit more than Rs. 13.2 million in order to provide continuous electricity supply for the Esala Perahara.

A letter in this regard was sent to Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela on July 13 by the CEB Chief Engineer (Kandy City) A.H.M.H.S. Abeyrathne.

According to the letter, Rs. 13,299,010.99 was assigned for the electricity charges of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Rs. 3,412,479.29), Sri Natha Dewalaya (Rs. 1,122,145.69), Sri Vishnu Dewalaya (Rs.1,368,385,69), Sri Kataragama Dewalaya (Rs. 1,102,705.69), Sri Paththini Dewalaya (Rs. 1,102,705.69), and including the perahera street lights (Rs. 4,441,373,85). Also included are the charges for the expenses for electricity generators, which are Rs. 479,215.10.

The historical annual Esala Perahera will be held from August 21 to August 31.

According to a close source in the Maligawa, the discussion will be held tomorrow, and the President will announce the decision. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

Comments - 10

Consumer Sunday, 16 July 2023 08:48 PM

Pay this bill beforehand. We all have to pay electricity bills. Why meetings with CEB ? If paid excess CEB will refund the balance.

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Will President waste 13 million rupee on this elephant abuse activity Sunday, 16 July 2023 08:48 PM

Too many years, the CEB is running at a loss. Now many of the public unhappy about elephants used in any perahara. Only those lacking any compassion for elephants are still for using elephants saying the abuse is alright because it is long time religious activity, which is disgusting. President has chance to show responsibility by not letting CEB again shoulder burden for religious activity.

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Nilame wants 13mn other peoples money for groups perahara Sunday, 16 July 2023 09:06 PM

How much medicine can be import for Rs. 13.3 million? How many poor people can get electricity for a month for 13.3 million? Will business that benefits from the Perahara make any contribution or they just take the benefit and let people in farmer Anuradapura pay the bill? When will the Kandy scams like this end?

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Rana Sunday, 16 July 2023 09:14 PM

Great, someone has the backbone to send these notices.

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Bandula Sunday, 16 July 2023 09:32 PM

If it is a normal annual process what us Kiriella screaming about? Sure he should know better given his close association with these organisers.

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Punchi Monday, 17 July 2023 05:08 AM

Why do we need to use electricity which was introduced by the British at the Perehera. We should revert back to doing everything prior to electrification and maybe on how things was done at the time of Buddha. Alternatively the Nilame can use another western invention the ‘go fund me’ platform to raise money to pay

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Anthony Monday, 17 July 2023 08:50 AM

Minister Karielle and the SJB jumps the gun without going into detail, creating problems and behaving innocent to win the hearts of the people.

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Gamini Monday, 17 July 2023 09:26 AM

and it is also normal for the perera organizers not to pay the bill. No wonder CEB continues to make loss year on year

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Tilak Monday, 17 July 2023 09:26 AM

Must be the same with all perearas

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Boru Na (Atha Katha) Monday, 17 July 2023 01:53 PM

Ok, please let me know whether Kehliya Ramukwella had settled his Electricity bill amounting to 23.7 Lakhs (approximately) and Jonston Fernando's 16.8 Lakhs (approximately).

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