Gas issue : PM to intervene

 

File-Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has called on a special meeting on Tuesday (21st) to discuss about the LP gas explosions being reported in the country and the alleged substandard LP gas issued to the market.

According to the Mawbima newspaper, the PM has called on all related stakeholders including heads of Litro and Laughs gas companies, members of the special committee appointed in to inquiring gas related accidents and officers of Consumer Affairs Authority, Sri Lanka Standards institute, Ceylon Petroleum cooperation and Police chiefs.

Government sources say that the purpose of this meeting is to find out the root cause behind the gas related incidents and discuss and take necessary steps to rectify the matter, including the feedback and findings from the committee appointed by the President.