The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has submitted its investigation report concerning nine coal consignments imported for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant.
The findings were presented to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development following instructions from its Chairman, S.M. Marikkar.
The inquiry was initiated after the committee directed the PUCSL to examine allegations that the imported coal did not meet required quality specifications. According to the committee chair, the use of coal that fell below stipulated standards has imposed a financial loss of more than Rs. 1.8 billion on the public.
In addition to the monetary impact, concerns have also been raised about the potential effect of substandard coal on the operational performance and efficiency of the power plant.
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