All power sector employees currently engaged in trade union action have been ordered to report to duty immediately.
Under the provisions of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Act No. 36 of 2024, the operations of the Ceylon Electricity Board were officially transferred to successor companies on March 9, 2026.
Following this transition, the management of Electricity Distribution Lanka (EDL) and National Transmission Network Service Provider (NTNSP) has issued a strict directive to all employees.
According to the approved initial transition plan, all CEB employees have been assigned to four successor companies, and they are legally obligated to carry out their duties in order to ensure the continuous supply of electricity.
The notice further states that, in accordance with the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2477/47 issued on February 28, 2026, electricity supply services have been declared essential services. As a result, refusing to report to work constitutes a serious offence.
Chief Executive Officers S. I. Kumara and N. S. Wettasinghe stated that some employees are currently participating in trade union action without reporting for duty.
Although appointment letters for positions in the newly formed companies are currently being issued, the management emphasized that this process does not relieve employees of their immediate work responsibilities.
Accordingly, all employees engaged in strike action have been ordered to report to work immediately.
The statement further warns that those who fail to comply will face strict disciplinary and legal action under essential services regulations.