IRD urged to expedite identification of tax evaders

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2 years ago

March 1, 2023

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The Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been instructed to take prompt measures to identify those persons who have evaded paying their respective taxes.

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has directed thus during a meeting held earlier today (March 01) with IRD officials.

Siyambalpitiya had instructed to take all required measures to promptly identify those who evade taxes by not disclosing their salaries, or who have failed settle their due amounts thus far.

O/L results to be released in 2 weeks

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3 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara has said that the results of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are expected to be released within this month.

Addressing a press conference held today (Sep. 10), he stated that the results process of the G.C.E. O/L examination is now in the final stage and will be ready for release in about two weeks.
We definitely aim to release the results within September, the Examination Commissioner General has said.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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29 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (September 09).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Mahapola & Bursary raised

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32 mins ago

September 10, 2024

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Cabinet approval has been granted an increase in the Mahapola Scholarship allowance for state university students to Rs. 7,500, and the Bursary to Rs. 6,500, effective from April 2025.

Both student unions and the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) have voiced concerns over the delayed raise in the Mahapola Scholarship.