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The Hon. Nimal Palihena

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Anuradhapura· 8 May 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles

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The debate concerned the Extraordinary Gazette of 27 January 2025, which relaxes import restrictions on motor vehicles while imposing related import duties. The remarks introduced the subject for parliamentary consideration without stating a further position or proposal.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, today we debate the Extraordinary Gazette dated 27 January 2025 regarding the relaxation of import restrictions on motor vehicles and the imposition of corresponding import duties.

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Hansard, Thursday, 8 May 2025 ·No. 1748426168056758 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Nimal Palihena. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 May 2025. No. 1748426168056758. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21907