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Central Province Governor suspends Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha
The SJB-controlled local authority in Kandy District has been temporarily suspended by Central Province Governor Dr Harsha Suranga Fernando effective immediately. The suspension follows formal Gazette notification.
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Central Province Governor Dr Harsha Suranga Fernando has ordered the temporary suspension of the Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha in Kandy District, which is controlled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party. The suspension took effect on October 19, with an official Gazette notification issued to formalize the administrative action.
The decision by Governor Fernando represents a significant development in local governance within the Central Province, affecting the functioning of the elected local authority body. The temporary nature of the suspension suggests that administrative operations may resume following review or resolution of underlying issues that prompted the Governor's intervention.
The suspension impacts service delivery and decision-making processes typically handled by the Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha, which serves residents across its jurisdiction in the Kandy District. Further details regarding the duration of the suspension and specific reasons for the Governor's action were not immediately available.