Increased allowances for police officers from next week

Colombo, Feb 10 (Daily Mirror) -The food, travel and accommodation allowance for police personnel which were increased by the 2024 budget will be paid at the beginning of next week, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

In addition to the allowances received so far, half of the allowance increased by the budget will be paid immediately, the minister said.

The allowance of Rs. 17,000 for junior officers is to be increased by Rs. 11,800, and 50% of this is to be paid immediately, the minister further said.