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The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) today welcomed President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to withdraw the 2016-budget proposal to increase the import tax on electric vehicles by 50 percent.Bippity Boppity Boo Friday, 25 December 2015 08:44 AM
The FM made a statement still at the same table with car dealers that the tax on EVs will not be reduced. The FM has to go. He is not suitable for this job.
Sincere Friday, 25 December 2015 02:15 PM
This proves that this budget did not have any underhand deals. People objected, and the "Sanwedi thaththa" agreed to the opinion of the people.
Saman Friday, 25 December 2015 02:03 PM
RAVI K become laughing stock
gayan Friday, 25 December 2015 12:57 PM
The split is not too far away.
Overseas citizens Friday, 25 December 2015 12:27 PM
FM s many decisions have been over turned and I think he should resign respectfully. He is not fit to be a FM even though the UNP gave him to satisfy his desires. There are many capable ministers who could carry out his duty much better than him. Also he is a huge commission agent who work only on lucrative deals for him. As a overseas employee who has contributed to the Sri Lankan economy for the last 15 years, we too has not got any facility or benefits from these budgets. Instead of that we get taxed and raped in customs even if we bring something for our use to Sri Lanka. This is sickening.
Bippity Boppity Boo Friday, 25 December 2015 11:04 AM
He talked of all cars, not just non electric. This FM has to GO!
Bippity Boppity Boo Friday, 25 December 2015 11:02 AM
ppp, what development projects, name one. The FM even skiped the cabinet meeting when this was decided.
leslie Jayaweera Friday, 25 December 2015 10:37 AM
These guys are bunch of Jokers. Not a single project initiated, but blame everyone in the previous administration. The poor tax payers
Nav Friday, 25 December 2015 09:46 AM
After 16 amendments, this will be the 17th.Shows the FM had no idea of many subjects.In 2002 he said give us and see for one time. What happened to Sathosa.All Solar equipment should be imported duty and other charges free.
Karu Friday, 25 December 2015 09:35 AM
Public opinion is also for the removal of Finance Minister with questionable credentials.
Lal Friday, 25 December 2015 09:32 AM
Minsiters make unpopular decisions There was an article in a newspaper saying they reduced projects for 2016 due to budget amendments
ppp Friday, 25 December 2015 09:28 AM
They slashed several development projects to reduce this tax! You still happy?
ppp Friday, 25 December 2015 09:27 AM
ravi talked on normal cars not electric.
Bippity Boppity Boo Friday, 25 December 2015 08:45 AM
Oh! Bad luck for the FM and car dealers. They www planing to make a quick buck on this issue. It was well planed.
Bippity Boppity Boo Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:23 PM
Hurray! Thank you my President. It is nice to have a President who understands environment and long term ecumenic benefits.
mnsmart Friday, 25 December 2015 08:40 AM
Cost 2.8 mln is misleading. different models cost range is apr. 1.8 mln to 13 mln
Push Friday, 25 December 2015 06:44 AM
Where is the Kepler electric car FM was talking about?
Premalal Friday, 25 December 2015 06:04 AM
We definitely need a cabinet reshuffle just to change the FM. The country needs some confidence not confusion.
Premalal Friday, 25 December 2015 05:47 AM
Finance Minister proposes, the rest of the country disposes.
Nuwan Friday, 25 December 2015 04:47 AM
A responsible government should not only listen to public opinion, but also should make sound and stable policy decisions on one go. The message on economic leadership is not good.
Don Friday, 25 December 2015 12:58 AM
The environment and the people who love it thanks you Mr. President.
k.soysa Friday, 25 December 2015 12:02 AM
The Minister says that the duty has been reduced but the VIAL person says the prices will go up SLIGHTLY. What is all this??!!
piyal Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:40 PM
Being a UNPer and being a EV owner - if not President God bless SL - Decision making never been so poor by Finance Ministry - never in the history - Its the art of "making all the people unhappy at the same time" not easy though!
Chryshan K. Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:36 PM
Wow its an excellent move. Bad luck for combined opposition since tax increase on electric cars was the only thing they had to talk about.
Lanka Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:27 PM
Thanks for hearing people! Next time please listen to people before the budget not after approving a crazy budget.
Bippity Boppity Boo Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:26 PM
Aiyo Ravi. Time to pack up and go. You are a total failure and I new it from the start. Give the job to professional like Eran or Harasha. Finally Get Lost.
Bippity Boppity Boo Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:25 PM
Oh! Sorry for Ravi and his gang of car dealers who posed for the photograph and informed the public that the tax on cars will not be reduced. They had to cheek to tell us to buy the cars they had in stock.
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