Says around 20,000 electricians have already taken steps to obtain license Says electricity mafia is behind moves to close down PUCSL The Sri Lanka Association of Electricians (SLAE) points out that due to the closure of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the National Electrician Licensing Scheme implemented under the leadership and coordination of the Commission will also be deactivated. The Electrician Licensing Scheme has been prepared with the approval of the Government to provide recognition and a career ladder to electricians in this country. At present nearly 20,000 electricians have taken steps to obtain these licenses. Another 25,000 electricians are expected to apply in the future.