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“Received Rs.198 mn. as arrears of excise duty this month”

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Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means SJB MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the Government has received Rs.198 Mn as arrears of excise duty this month due to the revoking of the licences of alcohol production companies that do not pay arrears of excise duty.

He also said that due to the recommendation to cancel licences of those who do not pay the arrears of excise duty, a number of companies have come to an agreement to pay the arrears of excise duty and have started paying the arrears of excise duty for 2023.

It has been revealed in the meeting of the Committee that four Institutions have agreed to pay the outstanding tax of Rs.1.1 billion related to 2023 and the fees in nine installments by 31.12.2023.

Accordingly, on 06.11.2023, these four companies have paid Rs.198 million and on 31.12.2023, they have agreed to pay the remaining outstanding tax of Rs.1.056 billion, Excise officials have told the committee.

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SJB rally gets 2 groups from Kelaniya

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It is reported that two groups representing the Kelaniya area have participated in the recent May Day rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

The groups include that of SJB chairman – Sarath Fonseka and former opposition leader of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha – Vipula Peiris.

Reports say that Peiris’ group was significantly larger.

Meanwhile it is reported that Fonseka had attended the rally without an invite and had made a quick exit as well.

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Visa issue : Measures against officials challenging cabinet decision

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The government has issued a statement following the recent chaos at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake and allegations over outsourcing the on arrival visa process.

In a statement, the Department of Government Information refutes claims stating that the on arrival visa process has been outsourced sans a cabinet decision. It notes that Cabinet approval was granted last September to a proposal tabled by Minister Tiran Alles.

As per the procurement process, it was outsourced to VFS Global, a company with over 3388 centres across 151 countries, it adds.

The statement also mentions that the government has decided to look into issues that had recently taken place due to the company’s visa issuing process.

It adds that reports claiming that the entire visa process has been outsourced to a foreign company, are also baseless, clarifying only the facilitation work for visa issuance has been assigned to this company.

The statement also notes that the government will take necessary action against officials who are challenging the aforementioned cabinet decision in action or by issuing statements.

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Planters’ Association clarifies on daily wage increase

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The Planters’ Association of Ceylon, in a statement has issued a clarification with regard to the reported wage increase in the tea and rubber sector.

“Given the facts stated in the Gazette notification, the implication in media reports that the increased payments will be applicable from 1st May 2024, is inaccurate and misleading. Neither the effective date – on which the new proposed minimum payment will be applicable – nor the quantum of such payment has, as yet, been determined,” the statement notes.

Noting that the relevant gazette also notes that objections to the proposed determination will be received until May 15th, the Association also states they will be filing objections to these proposals within the time frame stipulated by the Labour Commissioner.

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