Minister Champika Ranawaka is to take legal action seeking Rs.500
million in damages against Operations Committee member of CEB Joint
Trade Union Alliance, Ranjan Jayalal for tarnishing his credibility and
reputation and also media institutions for publishing false statements.
Mr.
Jayalal at a press conference on August 29 had claimed that a bed was
purchased for Rs.80,000 and transported to Kataragama all the way from
Colombo for Patali Champika Ranawaka.
In a statement issued today
(September 5) the Minister affirms that he, as Power and Energy
Minister, has never taken official vehicles, official residences,
security personnel or any other privileges belonging to the CEB.
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