Former NTC Chair Renuka Perera Remanded Over Bus Permit Scam ⚖️

• Court Order: Former National Transport Commission (NTC) Chairman Renuka Perera—a senior Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) figure—has been remanded until September 29, 2026, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama following his arrest by the Bribery Commission. • Key Charges: Investigators cited corruption over the illegal issuance of 56 passenger transport permits for the Southern Expressway without required Cabinet approval. • Permit Breakdown: - 30 permits allocated to Perera's committee - 26 permits distributed directly at his personal discretion • Status: The Bribery Commission is conducting further investigations into regulatory violations.