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RDA Rejects Allegations of Rs. 380 Million Double Payment as ...
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media regarding an alleged double payment of over Rs. 380 million to contractors, calling the claims false and misleading. In an official statement, the RDA rejected assertions made by Nalin Bandara, stating that no such double payment had been made and that no financial loss had occurred to the institution. The Authority further clarified that it had no involvement in initiating or processing the transactions in question, emphasizing that attempts to link the RDA to financial mismanagement are unfounded and irresponsible. Describing the allegations as malicious and lacking factual basis, the RDA stated that it is currently reviewing the matter and reserves the right to take appropriate action. The RDA also urged the public and media to verify information before sharing, warning that the spread of unverified claims could harm the reputation of public institutions and mislead the public. Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity, the Authority stressed that it continues to uphold the highest standards in all its operations.
RDA rejects SJB MP's Rs. 380 million double payment claim as baseless
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has rejected claims by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara that Rs. 380 million had been mistakenly repaid to contractors from its main account. Bandara alleged that contractors who received payments from the RDA's main account in 2023 had erroneously been paid again, totalling approximately Rs. 380 million. Issuing a statement, the RDA said Bandara had made a false and misleading claim through social media, adding that the allegations were completely baseless and had been presented in a manner that concealed the true facts.
Dy Minister denies claims of irregular RDA payments, calls ... - Adaderana
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has not made any duplicate payments to companies or contractors from its primary account or any related accounts, according to the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena. The Deputy Minister made this clarification during a media briefing convened in response to recent allegations by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament ...
Deputy minister rejects claims of RDA double payments
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has not made any duplicate payments to contractors or companies from its accounts, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said. He made the remarks at a media briefing responding to allegations by MP Nalin Bandara of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) that an improper payment had been made by the RDA. The deputy minister rejected the ...
