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Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Puttalam· 10 April 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa

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The Minister stated that the week in question already includes a public holiday for Good Friday, leaving three working days. He said no decision had yet been taken to declare the 15th a holiday, but the Member’s request would be considered.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, that Friday is already a holiday on account of Good Friday, leaving three working days that week. We have not yet taken a decision to declare the 15th a holiday. We will consider the Hon. Member’s point, but no decision has been made yet.

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Hansard, Thursday, 10 April 2025 ·No. 1747999742032122 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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