Cabinet halts 30% water tariff hike
November 15, 2016 03:32 pm
The proposed water tariff increase by 30 percent has been suspended by the Cabinet of Ministers, according to Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Chandima Weerakkody
Addressing a press conference in Colombo, he stated that a three-member committee has been appointed to look into the matter.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced on Saturday that the water tariff will be increased by 30 per cent on average with effect from December 01, 2016.
Water Board Chairman K. A. Ansar said stated that low-income households, religious institutions and schools will be exempted from this tariff hike, which is taking place after 4 years.
He said that the water tariff is increased every 3 years, however the water utility tariff was last revised in 2012.
