Circular revoked; doctors call off planned strike

Decision reversed

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Colombo, Jan 23 (Daily Mirror) - The strike action by government doctors scheduled for tomorrow morning over the suspension of the increment to the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance has been called off.

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) in a statement said the Director General of Health Services has issued a written notification, revoking the recent suspension of the DAT allowance for doctors, which was included in the January salary.

This decision, effective immediately, comes after the initial directive to temporarily halt the payment.

In addition, health institution heads have been instructed to disburse the relevant allowance for January through a special voucher for doctors not covered by the regular payroll.

The DAT allowance, which was raised from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 70,000 was suspended this morning in accordance with the Treasury's directive.

Comments - 9

Farieze Tuesday, 23 January 2024 07:16 PM

What about us? Doctots earning colossal amount as consultation fees privately. Tax them more.

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ruwan Tuesday, 23 January 2024 10:31 PM

what about you.? do you know 60% doctors don't do private private practice. majority of lady doctors. just because few earns big, doesn't mean everyone is super rich or something

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DOT Tuesday, 23 January 2024 07:45 PM

Congratulations ! Now how do we handle the next in thev Q?

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Potta Harry Tuesday, 23 January 2024 07:53 PM

Land full of jokes

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POWER TO THE DOCTORS Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:19 PM

Correct, because we have CLOWNS AND JOKERS MAKING DECISIONS. POWER TO THE DOCTORS AND THE PEOPLE. LOOKS LIKE "POWER OF THE PEOPLE" WILL HAVE TO PLAY A PART IN THE COUNTRY RISING FROM THE MESS IT IS IN AND THAN WE HAVE TO VOTE AT THE NEXT ELECTION TO FORCE A CHANGE BY WAY OF OUR VOTING.

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Tinpot president and his circus full of apes Wednesday, 24 January 2024 03:10 AM

Another miracle performed by the clown we have for a president. No wonder the country is in this horrible situation.

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Dr. Jagath Ekanaya Wednesday, 24 January 2024 03:13 AM

Get some Russian qualified doctors for cheap. Give them six months training and they will be able to hold a stethoscope the right way

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Ram Wednesday, 24 January 2024 03:40 AM

Doctors got our all powerful President/Finance Minister to kneel before them. What a shame for Ranil. Our Politicians are made of thick skin and not ashamed of anything

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Nimal Wednesday, 24 January 2024 07:16 AM

How did these funds materialize from nowhere when the doctors threatened strike action? A classic example of the sheer indolence and lethargy of the administrative idiots in charge of the two ministries.

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