No additional charges on power consumers using less than 120 units

There will be no additional charges on consumers whose monthly electricity bill does not exceed 120 units, the Power and Energy Ministry said yesterday.

A 25 percent relief will also be granted to places of religious worship, the ministry said.

The ministry also said the public can contact 2392607 for inquires.

Meanwhile Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said an uninterrupted electricity supply can be provided to consumers as all thermal plants including the Puttalam plant, are working continuously and small power stations are contributing towards meeting the demand.

The minister speaking at the opening of an e-city office at the CEB regional engineers office along the Kurunegala-Kandy road today said even though the demand for electricity has increased, it was the CEB’s duty to provide electricity to the people without any shortage.

“However there may be interruptions to electricity supply if there was a breakdown of any power station,” he said.

The minister appealed to the public to assist in conserving electricity by switching off unnecessary lights.

The minister said the CEB has drawn up a five year master plan to transform the institution into a financially viable institution by 2015 and stand on its own without depending on others.