The Special Presidential Commission to Investigate Coal Procurement Transactions has questioned former Minister of Power and Energy – Pavithra Wanniarachchi for more than 03 hours on Oct. 13.She appeared before the Commission following a notice issued.

This is reportedly the first time the Commission has recorded evidence from her regarding the coal transactions, although a statement from her was previously recorded.The Commission has so far recorded evidence from nearly 70 individuals in connection with the coal transactions.In addition, statements have been recorded from 370 individuals.

The Commission’s final report is scheduled to be handed over to the President at the end of this month. He Commission is chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gihan Kulatunga, while the other members are Court of Appeal Justice Adithya Patabendige and High Court Judge Sanjeewa Somaratne.