As part of the plot by the political authority connected to the subject and certain top state officials, false accusations have been leveled against Lanka Coal chairman, former UNP provincial councilor Maithri Gunaratne and its directors.

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They are exerting pressure on the president and the prime minister, and are bent on the continuation of a supply tender for Swiss Singapore, although the Supreme Court has ordered the calling of fresh bids.

Top officials in the ministry are trying to convince the political authority that Lanka Coal could be blamed in order to escape the corruption charges.

They have cited as an example the cover up of the Central Bank bond issue fiasco following the removal of its governor.

Obtained commissions

Persons connected to this deal have obtained considerable commissions.

Ministry officials suspect Lanka Coal officials have leaked information to the media regarding this coal racket.

The newspaper says the CEB, power ministry secretary and the procurement committee are responsible, while minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and his deputy Ajith P. Perera are aiding them.

A ministry official has made attempts to influence the media to report that Lanka Coal was to be blamed, in order to prevent the leaking of information of corrupt deals.

The ministry has claimed in documents and committee reports submitted to parliament and the cabinet the tender given to Swiss Singapore was advantages, and not corrupt.

The minister and the ministry secretary have concealed information in order to ensure the same supplier was retained.