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The Hon. Ajith Gihan

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Puttalam· 20 May 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7)

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Ajith Gihan asked the Deputy Minister about findings in the 2025 COPA Report regarding an excess cadre of about 200 employees and unpaid EPF/ETF dues. He requested clarification on whether the dues have since been paid and the total amount paid.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Minister, my second supplementary question is this.

¶ 02 The 2025 COPA Report shows an excess cadre—about 200 employees—and issues with paying EPF/ETF; many dues were unpaid. Have you now made those payments? How much has been paid?

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Hansard, Wednesday, 20 May 2026 ·No. 23618 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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