Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A group of employees who opted for voluntary retirement following the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) claim that they have not yet received the compensation pledged to them.

According to the retirees' association, although the government assured payment of compensation after the CEB's dissolution on March 9, the payments have still not been made.

The group stated that the delay has resulted in a violation of their fundamental human rights, prompting them to submit a detailed letter to the Human Rights Commission. They noted that the lack of compensation has left them facing severe financial difficulties.

They also confirmed that a letter has been sent to Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody rega...