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Sitting of Thursday, 5 March 2026

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 226 speeches· 65 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Widows' and Orphans' Pensions (Q.6) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Hon. Oshani Umanga asked the Minister of Defence to explain delays in paying Widows’ and Orphans’ Pensions or allowances to dependents of armed forces personnel who died in service, and to state what measures will prevent such delays. She also sought clarification on benefits for dependents of disabled ex-service members who married after leaving service, and on whether military personnel recruited before 19 May 2009 but currently ineligible for the 85 per cent pension entitlement will be granted that benefit.

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    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera explained that delays in processing pension-related applications for dependents of armed forces members arise from incomplete documents, verification issues in cases of multiple marriages, delayed death certificates after court inquests, and processing at the Department of Pensions. He stated that the Defence Ministry coordinates with relevant ministries, the Department of Pensions and the Attorney General’s Department, while the tri-forces assist families in resolving legal and procedural issues. He also said a joint Cabinet Memorandum has been prepared to amend regulations under the Widows’ and Orphans’ (Armed Forces) Pension Scheme Act, No. 18 of 1970, to enable pensions for dependents of personnel who married after discharge due to disability from terrorist activities.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Asked for the current status of the joint Cabinet Memorandum to amend regulations under the Widows’ and Orphans’ (Armed Forces) Pension Scheme Act.

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    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence informed Parliament that the relevant Cabinet paper has been prepared, with concurrence from the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and agreement from the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. He stated that it has been signed by the President and the Minister of Public Administration and will be submitted to the Cabinet shortly.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Asked what measures are in place to prevent continuing delays in Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension payments, citing ongoing reports of delayed disbursements.

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    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence acknowledged procedural delays within the Ministry and stated that public days, particularly those chaired by the Defence Secretary, are used to summon applicants and resolve issues through a formal programme. He said measures have been organized to reduce delays and expedite payments.

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