Power supply to the head office of the severely cash-strapped Ceylon Fisheries Corporation has been disconnected, as it has failed to pay Rs. four million in payment arrears, according to Sinhalese weekend paper ‘Aruna’.
While the move has affected the running of the deep freezers in the CFC creating a serious crisis, sources within the Corporation says despite the financial issues the CFC has recruited 25 labourers on casual basis which are believed to be politically motivated.
Recently the office of chairman Hemal Gunasekara is said to have also been refurbished at a cost of Rs. one million.
Meanwhile however the CFC has also failed to pay around Rs. 40 million for the fish it has obtained from the Peliyagoda fish market. When inquired Chairman Gunasekara claimed that the outstanding electricity bill has been paid and disconnection prevented. He also said his office room refurbishment was sponsored by an acquaintance.
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