The Presidential Commission appointed to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and power generation is scheduled to commence its proceedings today (April 21), according to reports.
The Commission office has reportedly been established at the Hulftsdorp Court Complex.
The full-fledged Commission was recently appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with Supreme Court Justice Gihan Kulatunga serving as Chairman.
Other members include Court of Appeal Justice Adithya Patabendige and High Court Justice Sanjeewa Somaratne.
Former Ministry Secretary P.V. Bandulasena has been appointed as Secretary to the Commission.
The Commission’s primary mandate is to examine transactions from the inception of coal-based power generation in Sri Lanka up to April 16, 2026, focusing on whether unlawful practices or financial losses occurred through the government-owned Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd, its subsidiaries, or private suppliers.
PCoI on controversial coal deals, commence work today
