MP Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns in Parliament over an alleged Rs. 80 million vehicle ordered for the former Chairman of Lanka Electricity Company (LECO). “There had been a vehicle worth Rs. 70 million available in the showroom, which was grey in colour. But a black vehicle was chosen instead, costing Rs. 80 million. In addition, 10 BYD cars were purchased at a total cost of Rs. 200 million,” Karunanayake said. He acknowledged that, as an independent entity, LECO has the authority to make vehicle purchases, but questioned Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe’s recent claim that government spending on vehicles had been…
Chairman unaware of Rs 80 million Benz Order – Minister
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