President Wickremesinghe Implements Special Commodity Levy on Various Goods

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In a recent government notification, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, also acting as the Minister of Finance, announced the imposition of a Special Commodity Levy on specific goods starting today. This levy, outlined under the Special Commodity Levy Act, No.48 of 2007, will remain in effect until December 31, 2024, as per the stipulations of Sub Section (3) of the Act.

The affected items include yogurt, butter, dates, fresh and dried grapes, apples, fish, and big onions.

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