Prof. M. A. R. Manjula Fernando has officially assumed office today (23) as the new chairman of the Public Utilities Commission.
He has been appointed after getting the approval of the Constitutional Council.
Former Chairman Mr. Janaka Ratnayake was debated and removed after a vote held in the Parliament.
The electricity bill is scheduled to be revised from July 1st and approval of the Public Utilities Commission is required for that.
While the minister in charge has announced that the electricity bill will be reduced soon, there have been accusations from various parties that the appointment of the new chairman will be delayed.
The new chairman is appointed today in such a background.
