Government has decided to strictly restrict the use of Electricity and fuel in Government offices with immediate eefect in view of the Dollar shortage faced by the Government .
Cabinet has approved a Cabinet proposal make recommendations in this regard submitted by the Minister of Public Services ,Provincial Councils and local government bodies Janaka Bandara Tennakoon ,
The Cabinet Proposal had also recommended to suspend the issuing extra fuel for the official vehicles use by Ministers /MP's and Government officers and also restricted calling officers in outstation areas to Colombo ,Air conditioners in Government offices should be switched off from 2.30 -4.30 p.m daily and officials are advised to hold meetings and discussions by using Zoom technology ,Also Government officers are being advised to use stair case instead of Elevators .