It is reported that the Minister of Power and Energy Mr. Kanchana Wijesekera has informed the heads of the Ceylon Electricity Board that due to the implementation of a human resource audit in conjunction with the restructuring program of the Ceylon Electricity Board, no new recruitments and confirmations should be made and permission should be obtained from the Ministry of Power in each case.
Also, when nominating officers for training trips abroad, to nominate officers who can serve for 3 years or more and to use online methods for those activities without trips, and stop buying or renting new buildings and offices due to the implementation of a physical resource audit. The Minister has given instructions to the Ceylon Electricity Board to pay attention to stopping the hiring of vehicles.