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Allowances, and privileges to MPs, Ministers, ex-Presidents to be slashed
01 Oct, 2024
The new Sri Lankan Government has decided to slash the allowances, and privileges to MPs, ex-Presidents and Ministers.
Members of Parliament, Ministers and Ex-Presidents who are elected by the people, have been granted various entitlements, allowances, and privileges such as salaries, allowances, pensions, quarters, vehicles, staff, office equipment and security personnel.
The Government has to bear a significant cost annually from the public tax to provide the said various entitlements, allowances, and privileges and the government has recognized the necessity of minimization of this huge expenditure at the present fiscal capacity.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as a Minister of Justice , Public Administration, Home affairs, Provincial Council and Local Government to appoint a committee to submit a detailed report on the matter within two (2) months.
The committee comprises K.T. Chithrasiri (Chairman)- retired Supreme Court Judge, D. Dissanayaka – Retired Secretary to Ministry and Mrs. Jayantha C.T. Bulumulla ? Retired District Secretary.
The committee has been tasked to study the facts in order to limit on a rational basis the entitlements, allowances, and privileges which creates an unnecessary burden on the Treasury or to introduce other suitable alternative methods. (Colombo Gazette)
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