Action will be taken with regard to the Chairperson of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd. based on the findings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to probe alleged irregularities and illegal activities linked to coal imports and electricity generation, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Addressing the weekly Cabinet media briefing at the Government Information Department yesterday (22), Dr. Jayatissa responded to queries on why the Chairperson had not been removed from office despite the recent resignation of the subject Minister and the Secretary to the relevant Ministry.

He explained the Chairperson in question was a recent appointee and had already provided an explanation regarding an alleged audio recording of a telephone conversation purportedly involving him, the General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company, and a local representative of a coal supplying company.

Dr. Jayatissa further stated the PCoI had been mandated to investigate alleged illegal activities related to coal imports and electricity generation over a period spanning from 2009 to 2026.

“Action will be taken in accordance with the findings of the Commission. Therefore, there is no reason at present to remove him from the post,” he said.

He also noted that Parliamentarians and any other concerned parties in possession of relevant complaints or information could submit them to the Commission for consideration.

The coal procurement process, including tender procedures, testing, and quality standards, has recently come under scrutiny following serious concerns raised in an audit report.