CIABOC Decides Against Investigating Mahaweli Canal Project

The CIABOC has decided not to investigate allegations of corruption in the Mahaweli canal project despite a review committee finding significant project failures.

Key facts

• CIABOC decided not to investigate a complaint about Rs 1.32 billion paid to a contractor in the Mahaweli canal project.
• A review committee found significant failures in planning, land acquisition, and contract management.
• The contract value was initially Rs 7.22 billion but increased to Rs 15.15 billion.
• The review committee identified weaknesses contributing to contractor claims and price escalation.
• The project received six extensions of time due to land handover problems.

Sources

• The Morning