Electricity bill increase in January will be seen as violation against basic rights: SLHRC

By Indika Sri Aravinda

If the electricity bill is increased in a way that violates the basic rights of the public, then it is ready to intervene as a stakeholder without complaint, the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (SLHRC) said.

The official said the former Chairman Nimalachandra had been involved in alleged corruption charges such as going on overseas tours without approval.

Nimalachandra is also facing investigations by the Presidential Secretariat over certain allegations.

Nimalachandra had served three years as Chairman of the Lanka Sugar Company. However, on December 5, sugar mill workers had launched a protest against the decision to appoint an acting Chairman to replace Nimalachandra. The maintenance work of the factory has come to a standstill due to the strike.