A Bill to abolish special privileges granted to former Presidents and their families was published in a gazette notification on Thursday (31 July).
The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986 and has been titled the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act.
According to the Bill, any residence provided, or monthly allowance, secretary’s allowance, official transport, or other facilities granted to a former President, or the widow of a former President, will no longer be provided from the date the new law comes into effect.
The Bill was gazetted under the direction of the Minister of Justice and National Unity.
by Ranil Dharmasena