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The Hon. K. Kader Masthan

Sri Lanka Labour Party· Vanni· 21 October 2025 ·Oral question: Question by Private Notice (SO 27(2)): Department of Pensions Services

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K. Kader Masthan noted that pensioners are facing practical difficulties with the current online pension system and are still required to travel long distances to the Department. He requested urgent action to address these shortcomings and asked that legal amendments be considered to allow pensions for those who joined service after age 45, citing expectations of fairness and reform.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Minister. While future improvements are noted, pensioners report that the current online system often does not work; elders still have to travel long distances to the Department. Please address these urgent shortcomings quickly. Also, consider legal amendments to allow pensions for those who joined after 45, as people expect change and fairness.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 ·No. 22635 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. K. Kader Masthan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 October 2025. No. 22635. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29576