Former Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC) Renuka Perera, who was remanded over allegations involving the irregular issuance of bus route permits, has been granted bail by the court.

Perera was ordered to be released on two surety bails of Rs. 5 million each after being produced before court today (29).

He was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on September 17 in connection with the alleged illegal issuance of route permits for buses.

The former NTC Chairman is accused of issuing 56 passenger service permits for the Southern Expressway outside the legally prescribed procedure and without collecting the annual fees in a single payment.

The alleged actions are said to have been carried out contrary to provisions of the National Transport Commission Act No. 37 of 1991 and recommendations contained in a Cabinet decision dated September 19, 2014.

Following his arrest, Perera was remanded by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court until September 29. (Newswire)

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered that Renuka Perera, former Chairman of the National Transport Commission, be remanded until September 29 following his arrest by the Bribery Commission in connection with a corruption allegation.

The order was issued by Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering submissions made by Bribery Commission officials and the suspect’s lawyers. 

Perera, a senior Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) figure,  was produced before court earlier in the day, after which the remand order was delivered.

Investigating officers told court that Perera was arrested over the issuance of 56 passenger transport permits for the Southern Expressway in violation of regulations. They said the suspect was taken into custody under charges of corruption.

According to submissions, of the permits issued outside Cabinet approval, 30 were allocated to his committee, while 26 were distributed at his discretion to individuals of his choice.

The Bribery Commission is conducting further investigations into the case. (Newswire)

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Senior Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) figure and former National Transport Commission (NTC) Chairman Renuka Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

According to Newsfirst, Perera was arrested over allegations of corruption linked to the issuance of 56 passenger service permits for the Southern Expressway.

The allegations relate to the process through which the permits were issued during his tenure as NTC Chairman.

Further details regarding the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings are expected from authorities.

The allegations against Perera have not been proven in court. (Newswire)

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The Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka Perera who was arrested for allegedly spreading false information regarding the recent Maaveerar Naal commemorations has been released on bail.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court granted bail to Renuka Perera after he was produced in court today. 

Renuka Perera was arrested by officials from the Criminal Investigations Department for allegedly spreading false information regarding the recent Maaveerar Naal commemorations in the North, via social media.

The SLPP Administrative Secretary was arrested from his residence in Kotikawatta today (05 Dec). (Newswire)

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The Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka Perera has been arrested for allegedly spreading false information regarding the recent Maaveerar Naal commemorations.

It is reported that Renuka Perera was arrested by officials from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

The SLPP Administrative Secretary was arrested from his residence in Kotikawatta today (05 Dec). (Newswire)

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Chairman of the state-owned dairy producer and marketer, MILCO, Renuka Perera has tendered his resignation. 

Perera announced his resignation via a letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. 

In his letter, Renuka Perera has cited objections to the privatization of MILCO despite its profitability.

Stating that the company had increased the cost of milk procured from local dairy farmers despite the economic difficulties, he added that the company still offers milk powder for a lesser price than other companies.

Pointing out the recent developments of the MILCO company under his leadership, Renuka Perera objected to the company being privatized with the involvement of an Indian Company.

In October this year, it was revealed that MILCO was among 33 dairy farms owned by the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB), which were to be sold.

At the time, it was also reported that  Cabinet approval was received to sell Milco to India’s Amul Dairy Company.

MILCO Chairman Renuka Perera’s resignation comes in the backdrop of such moves by the government. (NewsWire)

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