Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Former Governor of the North Central Province Maheepala Herath has paid Rs. 1.17 million ( Rs. 11,70,000) being the cost of 11,320 litres of fuel, which he is alleged to have misused.

The Auditor General's Department had pointed out that the use of 11,320 litres of fuel by the former Governor was in contravention of the circular instructions and instructed the Provincial Council to recover Rs. 1.17 million.

Deputy Chief Secretary of the North Central Provincial Council Aruna Ravi said yesterday the former governor had settled the amount in cash.

The Auditor General's Department had been informed to take disciplinary action against officers responsible for the irregularity.

However the Deputy Chief Secretary said ...