The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister

22 February 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day)

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The Deputy Minister clarified that the decision concerns tax arrears arising from inputs used in post-tsunami reconstruction projects funded by foreign aid. He stated that the measure is intended to settle long-standing disputed arrears and is not relief directed at any particular businessperson or entity.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Deputy Chairperson. A brief clarification: After the tsunami, Sri Lanka received substantial aid. Taxes charged on certain inputs for reconstruction works ended up as long-standing disputed arrears. This decision resolves those long-pending disputes. It is not a relief targeted at any specific businessperson or entity.

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Source: Hansard, Saturday, 22 February 2025 ·No. 1741001658041256 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 February 2025. No. 1741001658041256. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/25054