The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 21 November 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day

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Clarifying the elderly allowance, Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that the Central Government pays Rs. 5,000 per month, increased from Rs. 3,000, and does not provide a Rs. 500 payment. He suggested that the Rs. 500 referred to by another Member may be a Provincial Council payment.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, regarding the elderly allowance—you mentioned Rs. 500. We are not giving Rs. 500 from the Central Government. The allowance was Rs. 3,000 and now it is Rs. 5,000 per month from the Central Government. Perhaps the Rs. 500 is a Provincial Council payment.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 21 November 2025 ·No. 22936 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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