Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa today (November 12) put forward a proposal in Budget 2022 to implement the Special Commodity Levy with effect from January 01 next year.
Legal provisions for this tax have already been drafted, the lawmaker added.
Minister Rajapaksa delivered his inaugural budget speech in Parliament earlier today.
Cabinet Spokesman rejects accusations, says Suresh Sallay treated like any other detainee (English)
Minister claims funds transferred to foreign companies via ‘TT’ payment method, posing as importers
Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike; UNP calls for parliamentary review of treatment (English)
“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding
“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care
Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID
Farmers decry lack of fertilizer stocks; Fertilizer for Yala season already disbursed, Minister says
First graduation ceremony of Mogo Media Academy held in Colombo; 115 students awarded certificates
“Global & domestic pressure may challenge future stability" Steps announced to tackle rising risks
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila claims Suresh Sallay on hunger strike in CID custody
Govt assures fair paddy prices aligned with farmers' production costs
Schools must serve as safe and secure spaces for children -PM Harini Amarasuriya
Sri Lanka's dengue cases cross 35,000 with 19 deaths reported so far this year
Sri Lanka marks World Environment Day 2026 under Presidential patronage
Govt is misusing PTA in an unprecedented manner, Dilith Jayaweera says
