By: Isuru Parakrama
October 08, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Posts has announced the immediate cancellation of all stamps previously issued to members of parliament.
In a formal notification, former parliamentarians have been instructed to return any unused stamps to the Parliamentary Post Office without delay.
Each parliamentarian is typically allocated 10,000 stamps annually, with an approximate value of Rs. 500,000.
However, these stamps are now deemed invalid, and their use is suspended until the new parliament is constituted following the upcoming general election.
This decision forms part of a broader effort to streamline postal expenditures and ensure accountability during the transition period between parliamentary terms.
By cancelling the current allocation, the Department of Posts aims to prevent any misuse of resources, ensuring that the system remains efficient and cost-effective.
Additionally, the return of unused stamps helps the Department maintain accurate financial records and manage its inventory more effectively.
The cancellation of these stamps remains in effect until newly elected parliamentarians take office, at which point a fresh allocation will be considered.
