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COPA questions lion’s share of fines going to Customs-By Shamindra Ferdinando Irregularities, lapses, corruption erode public finance Source:Island The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has summoned the Inland Revenue Department tomorrow (23) for an inquiry regarding the inordinate delay in collecting taxes amounting to billions of rupees and extraordinary payments made to the officers of the Customs Department out of fines imposed on both public and private sector enterprises. Besides, a COPA sub-committee is inquiring into revenue losses suffered over the years as a result of releasing vehicles imported for special purposes as dual-purpose vehicles.  ...

Apr 25, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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Weeratunga to report on best vaccine for SL next week-BY AANYA WIPULASENA Source:Sundayobserver The Government will hold discussions about a vaccine candidate suitable for Sri Lanka in the next few days and provide information by the end of next week, chief advisor to President, Lalith Weeratunga said. Weeratunga has been tasked with coordinating with concerned parties and countries to select a vaccine to be used in Sri Lanka. He will look into areas including countries developing vaccines, their efficacy and how safe they are, the cost to be borne by the country and most importantly how to bring the vaccines down. ...

Dec 29, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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