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Wine stores in the country should be open at least from 10 am to 10 pm so as to increase the excise levy, Parliamentarian Diana Gamage said today.
She told Parliament that some billions of rupees of excise levy was lost as the wine stores are closing at 9 pm.
The MP said even though the government impose excise duty, no method was in place to collect this duty.
“We impose excise duty but no method is in place to collect the duty. We can collect excise duty only if we sell alcoholic products. Wine stores and restaurants should be kept open at least from 10 am to 10 pm. We lose billions of excise tax just because wine stores are closing at 9 pm,” she said.
Gamage said even if wine stores were closed at 9 pm, people who wanted to purchase liquor know how and where they can buy them after 9 pm. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)
You know me Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:55 PM
yes opening wine store late at night now 20% corruption(whatever you think bad) now this next one hour emotions are settled as it’s nighter darker wilder makes 20% to 50% cases increases whether the private benefits will be outweighed by the external costs on bad image,police bribes,increased cases speak with right mind you know if you are man because men are different and not everyone but many
Ram Wednesday, 24 May 2023 02:30 AM
Who will care when statements are being made by a cheat who should be behind bars, but thanks to the powers be she is still enjoying freedom
Taley Wednesday, 24 May 2023 04:55 AM
Why is she still in Parliament? How can a foreign national sit in parliament and contribute to legislation in a sovereign country.
Truth Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:23 AM
You can earn billions and billions by keeping the liquor shops opens throughout the day and save similar amounts by doing away with free education in the universities and health sectors. Can you tell us from where people get souch money to spend on liquor when there are reports saying three meals a day is a luxury for many people in the country.
Sam Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:33 AM
But supermarkets are open till 11 PM. What’s the big deal?
Sunil Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:14 AM
Not enough. Keep them open round the clock to hasten Sri Lanka's impending doom.
Enaksha Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:31 AM
It's not all about money as this parliamentarian espouses. One day she calls for marijuana and now liquor based revenues. Doesn't she realise that so many families are being destroyed in the process. Some politicians many stand to benefit as they are heavily invested in the industry.
felix demel Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:37 AM
The people are more organised than the parliamentarians. If the liquor shops close at 9.00pm the people know how to buy on time. Opening till 10.00pm is not going to increase sales. Apart from everything the prices are rocket high and that is why the sales are down.
Citizen k Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:51 AM
Though your idea has some economic sense,first profit margin must be reduced for production of alcohol and the living standard of the people must improve so they have a disposable income .Currently everyone is struggling to put food on the table.Work on how people involved in the industry can purchase raw materials.Walking the talk is important.
Rod Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:12 AM
People can't afford to buy liquor due to Ridiculously high price taxing majority poor to make revenue is bad news even devop nations close wine stores at 9pm due to public safety Road safety etc...if you seriously reduce the price accordingly With information cost of living you probly get the results you need food and beverage alcohol non alcohol products runs on turnover make less margins massive turnover everyone wins..
nada Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:39 AM
UK sewer being discharged in srilanka
Gamini Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:37 PM
why do we need a MP only to discuss-marijuna, liquor and nothing productive and development orientated
Peter Buckosqie Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:46 PM
After drinking too much after 10 pm, people may need women, can you take the contract providing women giving up your ministry post, even you too can join.
ANNECUNT Wednesday, 24 May 2023 02:36 PM
Rajapaksa brothers are looting our money and we cannot do anything about it ,so let the people atlease drink and be merry. so open 24 hours good
Underworld Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:57 PM
Strangely this suggestion has not been mooted by any male MPs in Parliament.? Curious to know her background !
Henry Perera Wednesday, 24 May 2023 06:27 PM
Now I understand what a civilized country looks like - open bars till late!
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