December 23, Colombo (LNW): A section of employees at the Ceylon Electricity Board has appealed to the Minister of Energy, raising concerns over prolonged delays affecting their retirement following the organisation’s restructuring.
In a letter sent to the ministry, the employees said they had applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme after failing to secure placement in the new entities created under the restructuring framework outlined in the Extraordinary Gazette issued on 26 August 2024.
They explained that their applications were submitted in good faith, with the expectation that the process would be completed within a reasonable timeframe.
According to the group, nearly 2,200 workers who opted for the scheme remain in limbo, as no official retirement date has yet been communicated. They claim the process has stalled due to administrative inefficiencies and what they describe as deliberate obstructions, resulting in repeated postponements.
The absence of clarity, they say, has made it difficult to make informed decisions about their finances, careers and family commitments. The employees have therefore called on the Minister to step in, announce a definitive retirement date for those who have applied under the scheme, and ensure that the process is finalised without further setbacks.
