It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that there has been a waste of money in various constructions carried out by the Sabaragamuwa University since 2007.
It was revealed that despite the waste of money, none of the related projects have been completed and these funds have been used for foundation stone laying.
Rs. 1.4 million has been spent for laying the foundation stone for the construction of a building at Sabaragamuwa University, and Rs.one million has been used for the repair of a well and Rs.1.8 million spent for the laying the foundation stone of another building.
These facts were revealed when the COPE met at the Parliament complex under the chairmanship of MP Prof. Ranjith Bandara recently.
COPE Chairman Prof. Ranjith Bandara said that in 2007, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the construction of a building for Sabaragamuwa University.
Sabaragamuwa University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sunil Shantha said the foundation stone was laid for the administration building.He said it is a land near the university and there was an issue over ownership.
Swarna Wijekoon