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The Hon. Kins Nelson

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Polonnaruwa· 22 July 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Airlines and Aviation Services (Q.8/2024)

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Kins Nelson asked the Deputy Minister what steps are being taken to recover approximately Rs. 22 billion in embarkation levy owed by SriLankan Airlines to the Civil Aviation Authority. He noted that the levy is paid by passengers and constitutes government revenue rather than airline income.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, my first Supplementary Question is this.

¶ 02 Hon. Deputy Minister, SriLankan Airlines has to pay the Civil Aviation Authority an amount close to Rs. 22 billion as embarkation levy. This is not revenue earned by SriLankan Airlines; it is paid by passengers arriving in Sri Lanka. It is revenue due to the Government. What action are you taking to recover this amount due to the Government?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ·No. 1753443916033328 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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