Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 18 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation

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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is taking steps to reduce taxes and has not imposed any new taxes, while providing the maximum possible reliefs. He said a detailed report would be submitted and that the Government would explain how the Petroleum Corporation incurred losses, including the role of former Ministers in charge, with the relevant Minister expected to respond.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, we are taking steps to reduce these taxes. As seen yesterday, maximum possible reliefs have been given. No new tax has been imposed. We will provide a detailed report to you. We will soon explain how the Petroleum Corporation incurred losses and the role of the Ministers then in charge. The Minister will come and answer.

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