Rajagiriya Filling Station was taken over by the government for failing to maintain fuel stocks during the price revision

Rajagiriya Filling Station was taken over by the government for failing to maintain fuel stocks during the price revision. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday said that Rajagiriya Filling Station was taken over by the government for failing to maintain oil stocks during the recent fuel price revision.

Addressing a press conference in Colombo today, Wijesekera said legal action is being taken against fuel stations around the country that failed to maintain oil stock during the fuel price revision.

"Complaints have been received regarding 120 fuel filling stations that did not comply with stock maintenance requirements during fuel price revisions, and future plans involve implementing appropriate legal measures", Wijesekera said.  He said that a decision has been made not to hire new employees, as the current number of employees in the Ministry and its associated institutions is deemed sufficient.

"The President, along with the Prime Minister and the government, has planned to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of government institutions based on collective decisions.