The United National Party (UNP) stated today (31) that the Party has filed a Right to Information application pertaining to the construction contract of the overhead highway from Athurugiriya to Kelaniya. The Attorney-at-Law representing the Party has requested for the following information –1) Agreement between the Sri Lankan Government and the construction company. 2) Any document to show that if there was a calling for bids in respect of this award to the selected Construction Company. 3) If there was a calling for bids in respect of this award to the selected Construction Company, what were the selection criteria? 6) First 15 years: soon after the competition of the construction, would the Sri Lankan Government have any legal right to collect revenue from the said highway?

Source: The Nation May 31, 2021 09:33 UTC