Government implements reduction in Special Commodity Levy on imported onions and rice

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March 28, Colombo (LNW): The government has enacted a reduction in the special commodity levy on imported onions and rice, effective from March 27.

Specifically, the Special Commodity Levy previously set at Rs. 65 per 1kg of rice has been adjusted to Rs. 1, a measure set to remain in effect until April 03, 2024.

Additionally, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed a reduction in the tax imposed on imported other onions (Rose Onions) to Rs. 10 per kilogram, applicable until April 30, 2024.

This directive, issued by the President, stems from the authority vested in him under the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007.

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