President issues extraordinary gazette declaring four more public services essential

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued another extraordinary gazette declaring four more public services essential, exercising his powers under Section 02 of the Essential Public Services Act No. 61 of 1979.

Accordingly, services related to the supply of electricity, supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel, postal service, and all types of work or labour required for the maintenance, care, feeding, and treatment of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries, and similar institutions have been declared essential, with effect from April 17, 2023.

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