PCs demand a pension scheme

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The Provincial Council Members Consortium today requested the government to provide them with a pension scheme which they are lawfully entitled under the Constitution.

The Consortium which includes members from all political parties made this request at a special press conference held in Dambulla.

Members representing the UPFA, UNP, Tamil political parties, the SLMC and the Communist party today stated that although under the constitution the Provincial Councilors were entailed to a pension scheme , they have not received anything for the last 22 years. (Kanchana Kumara)

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Comments - 18

dpl Sunday, 13 February 2011 05:40 PM

to get pension all srilanka must enter politics

Mr Retort Monday, 14 February 2011 08:04 AM

For general public, we neither have a SUBA ANAGATHE nor HETAK either when we are young or old. Who is going to look after us

Mr Retort Monday, 14 February 2011 08:04 AM

For general public, we neither have a SUBA ANAGATHE nor HETAK either when we are young or old. Who is going to look after us

Percy Mandawala Monday, 14 February 2011 06:05 AM

Yes Nihal you are correct. They should atleast serve 20 years plus to claim pension rights.

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 14 February 2011 04:08 AM

Do away with pensions for all political categories; unless one is elected to serve for 20 consecutive years. Sure the powers that be will take my advice; any bets?

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 14 February 2011 04:03 AM

For a "worthy cause" birds of all kinds of feathers get together

DireStraits Monday, 14 February 2011 03:53 AM

How about you work for your pay packet first then we can consider the pension? Soon even beggars will want one at this rate.

PATRIOT Monday, 14 February 2011 03:47 AM

Bad enough they are a burden when in power they want to screw us when in their retirement too.
Pensions to all Politicians should be banned. They get ousted from posts since the PEOPLE dont want them. Then another lot of rotters take the seat and just imagine how many will draw pensions?

dpl Sunday, 13 February 2011 05:58 PM

U SA every citizen get pension after 65 years..

MK Sunday, 13 February 2011 10:03 AM

Comis are not enough to live???

Darwin Sunday, 13 February 2011 05:14 PM

Well everybody wants a Suba Anagathayake.

Konde bendapu china Sunday, 13 February 2011 04:02 PM

Wena Mukuthma Epada? what a innocent bunch of people asking Pension,Shame on you

fm Sunday, 13 February 2011 03:12 PM

I recon there shouldn't be PC in the first place. to run a country like SL Parliment + Local Gov is more than enough.

Dr.Anand Sunday, 13 February 2011 12:27 PM

now they will give pension in talks since election is coming up....later no pension....empty backet will remain in the hands

meranchi Sunday, 13 February 2011 12:00 PM

looted people money in under arm and asking pension any one can tell no...?

Fareed Sunday, 13 February 2011 10:35 AM

What a pitty!

wara Sunday, 13 February 2011 10:21 AM

why dont u guys climb up a roof and start a protest!

gul Fernando Sunday, 13 February 2011 10:14 AM

FOR DOING WHAT???

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