The special commodity levy on a kilo of imported onions and potato has been slashed by Rs 20 in lieu of the festive season.
Accordingly, the Rs 40 levy which was imposed on a kilogram of onion and potato will be reduced to Rs 20.
The change will be in effect from midnight today (Dec 3).
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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