Seetavakapura UC smart in financial management - UC Chairman Jayawardene

N.J. Fonseka Avissawella group correspondent

The Seetavakapura UC has adopted good financial management in its development projects without allowing a single cent of its fund to go to the pockets of any individual according to the colombo Municipal Council Commissioner.

Development projects are being done by the employees of the work unit of the council and not contractors. This system has helped the council to build a clear financial policy, said Colombo Municipal Council Commissioner Bhadrani Jayawardena at the concluding ceremony of the Local Government Week held at the Avissawella town Hall.

She said the Local Government system has a long history. It was introduced to Sri Lanka during the time of king Pandukabhaya. Several changes has taken place since then.

She said peace, justice and cooperation are very necessary to develop local bodies. The Ven. Mahopadya Werahera Ariyawansa Adhikarana Sangahanayaka Thera said the Panca Seela or the five precepts is not only for the Buddhist.

It is for all human beings who like to live happily and lead a good life free from suffering.

"There is no other principle below than the Panca Seela to mould the character of man kind.

Everyone of us must contribute to protect the unitary system of the country and must not forget to observe Panca Seela before you start any good activity.

The late President Ranasinghe Premadasa who loved the country and the people started garment factories to provide employment to millions of young boys and girls.

"This is one of the commendable services he performed," the Ven Thera said.

Seethavaka UC Chairman Premalal Pinto said that they do not encourage confrontational politics. Instead they work in unison with the opposition for the benefit and welfare of the people.

"Our policy has helped us to develop the council and expand its services. It is happy to state that we were able to develop the public cemetary not second to any one in the island and also a modern crematorium", he said.

Chairman Pinto thanked the members of the council and the officers for the kind cooperation extended to him to make this ceremony a success. UC opposition leader A.H. Abeysinghe also spoke. Violet Alwis, Secretary delivered the welcome address and Vice Chairman Janaka Roshan Pushpakumara proposed the vote of thanks.