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LNP – Harsha appointed Chairman of Public Finance Committee

The Public Finance Committee which met today, unanimously appointed SJB MP Harsha de Silva as its new Chairman.

He has been appointed as per Standing Orders 121 and in accordance with a prior agreement reached by all parties.

The committee approved the revised budget and the proposed Social Security Tax Bill at the meeting .

Also the committee approved the regulations that are to be imposed under the Exchange Rate Bill No 12 of 201 and also the regulations under the Special Commodity Levy Bill.

Tyronne Jayamanne

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  • Not much point with Harsha. He was angling to be President. Saying only six months. He would keep for as long as possible if he got in. Anyhow Harsha seems to have a hankering for big posts, at least he can fill himself up with satisfaction for being a Chairman.

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