The Government has decided to pay a special monthly allowance of Rs. 25,000 to the officers of the Executive Service category of the government service, effective from today (01).
It had been decided in the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on June 24 to pay a special monthly allowance of Rs. 25,000 to the above grade officers, irrespective of the length of service, instead of the special allowance which was paid on the basis of service so far.
Accordingly, this allowance will also be paid to the officers of Sri Lanka Engineering Service, Sri Lanka Architect Service and Sri Lanka Surveyor Service.
The related circular has been forwarded to the Ministerial Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries and Heads of Departments under the signature of the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Pradeep Yasaratne.
This circular has been issued with the approval of the Treasury and the provisions of this circular will be effective from today, July 1, 2024.
(dailynews.lk)
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