Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has lodged a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition with the Supreme Court, seeking an order to reduce the current electricity tariffs.
The petition targets a group of respondents comprising the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the Minister of Power and Energy, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy.
The move comes in the wake of growing concerns over the economic impact of the existing electricity pricing structure.
Premadasa's legal action underscores the opposition's commitment to addressing the economic challenges faced by the public, particularly in the context of rising utility costs.
The Supreme Court is now set to deliberate on the petition, with stakeholders closely watching the proceedings and anticipating potential implications for the country's energy policies.
