AFTER thoroughly examining the performance of Mr Bharat Dindyal, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), and taking into consideration other factual information relating to his contract with the company, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson, has concluded Dindyal’s engagement with the GPL.

Dindyal has been formally advised that a decision has been taken to conclude his engagement with the GPL effective from 16:00hrs yesterday, Friday, August 14.

According to a release from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Dindyal’s substantive contract came to an end on December 31, 2014, after which there was no renewal. Nevertheless, he continued to serve as GPL’s CEO based on what was described as “an understanding,” between himself and the previous subject minister, former Prime Minister Samuel Hinds. There has been no written documentation provided with regard to this “understanding.”

Based on information provided, this “understanding” was apparently valid for a six-month period, which commenced on January 1, 2015 and concluded on June 30, 2015.

However, Mr. Dindyal had communicated to the new subject minister, the Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson that he intended to part ways with GPL, but was prepared to remain as CEO for an interim transition period.

Minister Patterson, having thoroughly examined these pertinent facts along with Mr. Dindyal’s intervention in matters relating to staff (some of which were video recorded and have been extensively viewed on social media) and his own performance appraisal and other relevant information, last evening advised Cabinet of the decision to conclude Mr. Dindyal’s engagement with GPL.

A subsequent announcement will be made with regard to the plan relating to the administrative leadership of GPL.

Meanwhile, when the Chronicle caught up with Minister of State Joseph Harmon, he disclosed that Dindyal was a contracted person, therefore the terms and conditions of his contract would be the document which determines the relationship between the company and himself.

“If it would have come to a natural end, it is a way of bringing an end to a contractual employee and a company,” said Minister Harmon.