American Ambassador’s residence in Sri Lanka raids

17 Oct 2009

It has been reported on Adaderana that the American Ambassador’s residence has been charged by the Water Board for the illegal usage of water. Report further says that the Embassy has paid Rs. 370440 as compensation for the loss after a raid conducted by the Non Revenue Water Unit of the Water Board. After the raid the Embassy had paid the compensation to the Rajagiriya Water Board on October 14. Sources claimed that in May this year the American Centre on Galle Road had been guilty of the same offense and been charged Rs. 890469 compensation which was subsequently paid in June.
References:
- US Embassy pays compensation for illegal water usage

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