Public consultations regarding the proposed electricity tariff revision for this year are set to begin tomorrow (23) and will continue until June 5 at the provincial level.
The first public hearing will be held in the Sabaragamuwa Province, at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat, where members of the public will have the opportunity to share their views and concerns about the proposed electricity tariff changes.
According to Jayanath Herath, Director of Communications at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), further details regarding the public consultation in the Sabaragamuwa Province can be obtained by calling 076 3224610.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed an 18.3% increase in electricity tariffs, compared to current rates.
However, the CEB notes that the new proposed rate is still 5.4% lower than the tariff implemented in January this year.
The PUCSL will gather public feedback from across the country during this consultation period before making a final decision on the proposed revision.
