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Politicians cash in on mobile phone expansion
Friday, 2 March 2007 - 4:13 AM SL Time
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Corrupt local government politicians and their henchmen are cashing in on the ongoing expansion of the mobile phone industry, brazenly demanding kickbacks in the form of camera phones in return for permission to set up relay stations.
`They unashamedly demand the latest, in some instances to distribute among henchmen,` an industry source told The Island yesterday. He revealed the recent instance of a Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman demanding several mobile phones including the latest camera phones. His company has met the politician`s demand.
Industry sources appreciated the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, an institution under President Mahinda Rajapakse`s purview, Defence Ministry and the Central Environmental Authority for facilitating their work. `Although we obtain the required approvals from government agencies, local government authorities continue to demand bribes,` the sources said.
Approval by local authorities is required to set up relay stations. The sources said that the fierce competition among key industry players to expand their operations was being exploited by politicians. The industry has been forced to meet the demands of politicians for mobile phones, cash and goods. According to sources some demand phone companies to meet some requirement at government schools and other public service institutions.
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anizam
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2 Mar 2007 00:18:57 GMT Report for Abuse
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Hey Pera:
Hows that Favor i requested from you comming? Have you spoken to your friend MR about giving me a ministry? Hurry up man. You and go a long way... I promise i pledge alligence to the PUNNAKKU chintanaya!
Hurry up ok - i cant wait for ever???? :) :)
Edited By - anizam - 2 Mar 2007 00:20:18 GMT |
kiwikanga
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2 Mar 2007 02:23:18 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Politicians in SL will cash in on anything and everything and it's not confined to just cellphones! The idiots in SL keep on voting for these rascals and then keep complaining. |
Pera
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2 Mar 2007 02:31:54 GMT Report for Abuse
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Aniwanse,
OK, how about minister for mobile phones?
Then someone else could be minister for 3G.
Cheers
PERA |
kiwikanga
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2 Mar 2007 13:22:13 GMT Report for Abuse
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Pera
So two more ministers...
Jangama Durakathana Pilibanda Amaathya
Jangama Durakathana Thunwana Santhathiya Pilibanda Amaathya.
Hmmm! Sounds alright and very important!
Edited By - kiwikanga - 2 Mar 2007 13:27:59 GMT |
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