Navin threatens to resign

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Plantation Industries Minister Naveen Dissanayake today threatened to resign from his ministerial portfolio if the Finance Ministry tried to take a sum of US 60 million dollars belonging to the Sri Lanka Tea Board, which falls under his Ministry.

Addressing a ceremony in Elpitiya, Mr. Dissanayake said it was reported that the Finance Ministry intended to take the funds from the Tea Board. “I can’t give Tea Board funds. If they were to take it, I will resign as I can’t continue to function as the Minister,” he said.

He said the funds were collected through the CESS Tax and it therefore belonged to the Tea Board. “The funds do not belong to the government. It will be used for the promotion campaign of the Tea Board which will protect the Ceylon brand in tea” he said.

Minister Dissanayake asked State Minister of Finance Lakshman Yapa who was also at the event to enlighten the President over his remarks stating that it would be an injustice if the funds were taken away from the Board.

“No one had ever tried to take away funds of the tea board before. I’m not certain as to why they are trying to take funds now. These moves are not in line with yahapalana principles. If the Government is going against the principles of Yahapalanaya, we can’t endorse it. We are working without making a fuss but if there is injustice I will quit this post”. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Comments - 27

Asanka Friday, 19 August 2016 10:13 AM

another drama...so funny...

Ranjit Wednesday, 24 August 2016 10:52 AM

Please.

Aquarius Monday, 22 August 2016 08:06 PM

Mr. Dissanayake, you are simply letting down your father with your political path. Take a breather and see how and why your father was so respected by everyone from all parties. Don't disgrace his name.

Nihal Gunatilake Monday, 22 August 2016 05:58 PM

Hello = Who ask you not to GO? Nobody is indispensable.Yahapalana government want suffer , please leave before somebody say don't go wait we will keep the money with you. bye- Karu

shanthapriya Saturday, 20 August 2016 10:27 AM

truly, nobody wants to stay in a place where there is no funds

ralahamy Friday, 19 August 2016 05:58 PM

It is very simple. Revenue should go to the Treasury. Allocations will be made from the budget annually for expenses. If every person try to keep the revenue, then there cannot be any control. This is basic.

Moka Friday, 19 August 2016 05:56 PM

@Cobra Is that why Champika and the clan has been resigned from the previous government? :D

M.O.Daya Friday, 19 August 2016 03:54 PM

No there is no tough going with Yahapalanaya. But yes everything was tough during MARA palanaya.

Yehiya Friday, 19 August 2016 02:17 PM

Your father had very professionalism, but I never seen from you. Learn politics from Mrs. Srima.

Sharon Friday, 19 August 2016 12:43 PM

Seems the going is getting tough with Yamapalanaya...

mAno Friday, 19 August 2016 11:08 AM

JUST BLUFFING.......

Mano Friday, 19 August 2016 11:07 AM

VERY GOOD LET HIM GO. ByE

MANO Friday, 19 August 2016 11:03 AM

WHY ONLY HIM ?

R .Perera Friday, 19 August 2016 10:51 AM

Mr.Navin,We challenge you to resign. Please understand that all monies of departments and boards and ministries belong to the government and hence the treasury.Allowing ministers and a handful of officers to handle such large reserves has a control issue.With this reserve what has the tea board done to improve the TEA PRICES to the producers to keep the tea industrygrowing.Giving handouts to exporters is not the solution dear minister and if you have not understood then your resignation is welcome and is good riddance.

Handipora Thursday, 18 August 2016 05:22 PM

Navin, these are matters you have to sort out at Cabinet level.Now don't try to tilt the apple cart.

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 19 August 2016 09:05 AM

He will never resign, this is only a small game show.

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 19 August 2016 08:58 AM

Absolutely correct, I will bet my last dime this fellow is playing to the gallery and will never resign.

Mohamed Hisham Friday, 19 August 2016 08:49 AM

Navin is like a frog, he's used to jumping around. Go ahead and resign, be a man!

mnsmart Friday, 19 August 2016 08:39 AM

Clean suit, empty pocket, no money, very hard up.....

THILAK Thursday, 18 August 2016 08:51 PM

I DON'T THINK SINGLE MINISTER WILL RESIGN FROM GOVT, IF THEY RESIGN HOW THEY GET BENEFITS PLEASE RESIGN AND SHOW THAT YOU ARE ONE OF THE QUALITY POLITICIAN IN SRILANKA

Cobra Thursday, 18 August 2016 08:38 PM

Sorry Nishen, people with back bones don't resign they stay put and fight!

usuf Thursday, 18 August 2016 07:26 PM

pls dont take rash decision instead cud be resolved by discussion & co operation via DM Android App

Nishen Thursday, 18 August 2016 07:11 PM

At last one minister with a backbone.

kora Thursday, 18 August 2016 06:27 PM

there is nothing to tilt this spilling shit cart. Dont try to get sympathy vote any way people are awaiting to send you all home for ever

Viktor Thursday, 18 August 2016 06:26 PM

Treasury has been taking the cess for several years. Unfair, but his is nothing.

TONY Thursday, 18 August 2016 06:23 PM

ANY CALLS/OFFERS FROM MR OR THE JO

Genuine Thursday, 18 August 2016 05:35 PM

FM is one Id the stumbling blocks in the government PM should give him some other ministry such as Religion or culture we dont trust him via DM Android App

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