COPF urges Finance Ministry to probe irregularities in imports of vehicles by expatriate workers

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Colombo, July 10 (Daily Mirror) - Whilst highlighting that 66 percent of vehicles imported by Sri Lankan expatriates have been done through two vehicle importing companies, chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Harsha de Silva said today that his committee has requested the Finance Ministry to probe these irregularities.

Dr. de Silva said irregularities have been revealed by the committee appointed by COPF to look into the matter.

“We have requested the Finance Ministry to probe the irregularities and take necessary action,” he added.

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Sumal Wednesday, 10 July 2024 02:15 PM

Can we know what are irregularities? You people just enjoying our money for nothing including permit vehicles so why expat workers and private employees can't have work permit to import vehicles for the tax they are paying?

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Patcitz Wednesday, 10 July 2024 11:09 PM

They won't coduct any investigation as Ranil sworn in as a PRESIDENT to run a CORRUPT GOVERNMENt with the sole assistance of the US commands. Therfore, Ranil should stick to His Master's Voice.

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Pro bono publico Wednesday, 10 July 2024 11:18 PM

Vehicle import should be restricted like in Singapore. Hike revenue licence fees to luxury tax levels

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