- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) will investigate under-invoicing of coal imports for the Norochcholai thermal power plant to evade VAT payment.
- COPA examined audit reports of Sri Lanka Customs for 2019, 2020, and 2021 and ordered a further probe into the matter.
- As much as Rs.187 million has been undercharged through under-invoicing.
- COPA also highlighted the use of fake local information to obtain excess funds for a private institution involved in a water development project.
- COPA recommended a report on this matter to be given within a month.
- The introduction of new technology by Customs and amendments to the Customs Ordinance Act were also discussed at the Committee meeting.
Source: lankaweb.com
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