Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, has directed the immediate withdrawal of a recent letter concerning the appointment of the Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (PSRS).

The directive follows a letter dated 15 October 2025, which claimed that the Minister had approved the appointment.

In a statement, Eng. Jayakody clarified that no such approval had been granted, emphasizing that any contrary claim constitutes a serious misrepresentation.

"In accordance with Section 38(2)(b) of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act (as amended), the authority to appoint the Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (PSRS) lies solely with the Minister of Energy," the Minister noted.

"Sensiti...