Mangala objects to duty free vehicles for members

04 Sep 2019 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera is reported to have objected to a Cabinet memorandum by Home Affairs, Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister Vajira Abeywardane to grant permits for members of the currently defunct provincial councils to import vehicles valued at US$35,000 each sans duty.

Meanwhile, the Cabinet paper was deferred for later. (Kelum Bandara)