March 04, Colombo (LNW): An Extraordinary Gazette has been released, designating all activities related to electricity supply and the distribution of petroleum products and fuel as essential services.
The Gazette, issued on Sunday (03), was authorised by Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake, under the direction of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The declaration affirms that these specified services are deemed Essential Public Services, recognising their indispensable role in sustaining community life.
It encompasses services offered by Public Corporations, Government Departments, Local Authorities, Co-operative Societies, or any affiliated entities engaged in these vital services, ensuring they remain uninterrupted for the welfare of the populace.
