The Central Province Governor has taken steps to temporarily suspend the functions of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)-controlled Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kandy District.
Accordingly, Central Province Governor Dr Harsha Suranga Fernando suspended the council with effect from yesterday (Oct. 19).
The relevant Gazette notification has also reportedly been issued.
The Governor stated that the decision was taken because the PS had failed to provide services to the public properly and had not properly utilised funds allocated to provide relief to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
In accordance with the powers vested in the Governor, retired judicial officer Nihal Sunil Rajapaksha has been appointed to investigate and report on whether the chairman, vice-chairman and other members of the Pathahewaheta PS have committed any offence under Section 185(1) of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act.
Meanwhile, the District Assistant Commissioner of Local Government for the Kandy District has also reportedly been appointed to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the PS and its chairman.
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