(UPDATED) -The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Director CPSTL Susantha Silva has been told to quit, giving way for the appointment of former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Power and Energy Ministry sources said.
Accordingly, the new appointment is due to take place today.
Mr Silva has not been given any reasons officially for the decision.
The reasoning, reported to be for the change has been that the CPC was planning to improve its security arrangements and they prefer a person handling security arrangements as well.
Mr Silva played a key role in managing CPC during the fuel crisis and was also getting the premium reduced for fuel purchases.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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