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[Ministers binge at public expense every month
By Dilrukshi Handunnetti At least 29 ministers draw the monthly housing rent allowance of Rs 100,000 paid to ministers of cabinet, non cabinet and deputy ranks with the majority of them nevertheless holding private residences in Colombo. The allowance is paid to ministers of all ranks who do not possess a private home in Colombo to facilitate their stay in Colombo. According to a series of oral questions answered in parliament, out of the 29 ministers who do claim the allowance, around 25 have their own private residences within the District of Colombo. At least two such ministers not only obtain the allowance while having a Colombo residence but also maintain a flat each at the Madiwela MPs Housing Complex. Besides, there are at least two lavish spending ministers who are occupying lavish luxury apartments with government money - one at Park Residences, Colombo 5 and another at Park Residencies, Colombo 2. Besides the above allocation, these ministers have their entire electricity and water bills footed by their respective ministries.] |
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