The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to present the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to Parliament for its consent. Policy approval for repealing the Parliamentary Pensions Act No. 1 of 1971, which governs pensions for Members of Parliament, was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 16 June 2025. In line with the government’s policy vision of “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life”, and the promise made to all Sri Lankans who supported that vision, a draft bill was prepared by the Legal Draftsman to abolish the pension entitlements granted to elected Members of Parliament and their spouses. According…
Cabinet approves Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pension Entitlements
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