The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Prime Minister in her capacity as the Minister of Justice , Public Administration, Home affairs, Provincial Council and Local Government to appoint a committee consisting of
• Mr. K.T. Chithrasiri (Chairman)- retired Supreme Court Judge
• Mr. D. Dissanayaka – Retired Secretary to Ministry
• Mrs. Jayantha C.T. Bulumulla – Retired District Secretary
to submit a detailed report within two (2) months with suitable recommendations in order to limit on a rational basis the entitlements, allowances, and privileges of the Members of Parliament, Ministers and Ex-Presidents which creates an unnecessary burden on the Treasury or to introduce other suitable alternative method.
Members of Parliament, Ministers and Ex-Presidents who are elected by the people, have been granted various entitlements, allowances, and privileges such as salaries, allowances, pensions, quarters, vehicles, staff, office equipment and security personnel. The government has to bear a significant cost annually from the public tax to provide the said various entitlements, allowances, and privileges and the government has recognized the necessity of minimization of this huge expenditure at the present fiscal capacity.
