Complete online Health Declaration Form to get QR code before arrival- AASL – Daily Mirror.LK
Read MoreNotification under the Control of Pesticides Act, No. 33 of 1980 (dated – 22.11.2021) – State Ministry of Agriculture
Read MoreNotification regarding the Minimum Retirement Age of Workers Act, no.28 of 2021 (dated – 17.11.2021) – Department of Labour
– Sri Lanka labour department has published the Minimum Retirement Age of Workers Act, no.28 of 2021 and crux of titles appended below, refer attachment for further details.
– Short title
– Minimum retirement age.
– Term of contract of service & etc. contrary to the provisions of this Act to be void.
– Complaints to the Commissioner- General against premature retirement.
– Application to the Court of Appeal.
– Administration of the Act.
– Powers of the Commissioner-General.
– Service of notices.
– Premature retirement.
– Non-compliance with the directions of Commissioner-General.
– Offences committed by a body of persons.
– Contempt against the Commissioner-General.
– Offences under this Act to be tried summarily.
– Proceeding of inquiry by the Commissioner-General to not inconsistent with the principles of natural justice.
– Special defence open to a person charged with and offence under this Act.
– Interpretation.
– Sinhala text to prevail in case of inconsistency.
Read MoreNotification regarding Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special provisions) (Amendment) Act, No.29 of 2021 (dated – 17.11.2021) – Department of Labour
– Section 3 of the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No. 45 of 1971 is hereby amended in subsection (1) thereof, by the repeal of paragraph (c) and the substitution therefore of the following:-
– “(c) To the termination of employment of any workman where such termination was effected upon such workman attains the minimum retirement age as specified in the Minimum Retirement Age of Workers Act, No. 28 of 2021; refer attachment for further details.
Read MoreNotice on National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for the Month of October 2021 (dated – 22.11.2021) – Dept. of Census and Statistics
Read MoreCentral Bank considers extending loan relief package for tourism sector – Colombo Page
Read MoreNotice on Speculation that expatriate Sri Lankans’ remittances to Sri Lanka will be forcibly converted into Sri Lankan Rupees is completely unfounded (published on 22.11.2021) – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
– Expatriate Sri Lankans are free to hold such remittances in foreign currency form or convert such remittances into Sri Lankan rupees at their discretion.
– They will continue to enjoy the current privileges without any change whatsoever
Read MoreNotice on Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka Rules No. 5 of 2021 issued under the provisions of the Monetary Law Act, No. 58 of 1949 (published on 22.11.2021) – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
– The following ‘Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)’ and answers have been prepared as clarifications to the common concerns of banks and other stakeholders in respect of the revised Rules under the MLA issued in anticipation of greater foreign currency liquidity in the domestic market and stable exchange rate, primarily to facilitate the external trade of the country, refer attachment for further details
Read MoreNotice on Value Added Tax making payments and furnishing returns for the month of October 2021 (dated – 16.11.2021) – Inland Revenue Department
– Filing VAT returns – on or before November 30, 2021.
– Return Period Code for Monthly Return (October) – 2141
– The penalties imposed for failure to make the payments on or before the due date, would not be waived off or reduced, refer attachment for further details
Read MoreRates of Exchange with effect from 22.11.2021 (dated – 22.11.2021) – Dept. of Customs
– The Notification relating to the Rates of Exchange published in Gazette No. 2254/1 of 15th November, 2021 is hereby rescinded
Read MoreRevisions made to health guidelines – FT.LK
Read MoreNotification regarding booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine for age group 60 year and above in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Anuradhapura, Ampara (dated – 15.11.2021) – Ministry of Health
– The Ministry of Health has taken the decision to include the age group 60 years and above to provide a booster vaccinations against Covid-19, refer attachment for further details.
Read MoreCSE approves Revision of index calculation methodology of ASPI – Daily News. LK
Read MoreNotification regarding Rates of Exchange effective from 15.11.2021 (Dated – 15.11.2021) – Dept. of Customs
– The Notification relating to the Rates of Exchange published in Gazette No. 2253/01 of 08th November 2021 is hereby rescinded.
Read MoreSri Lanka awaiting regulatory approval of molnupiravir anti-COVID drug – Economy Next
Read MoreStrict guidelines during festive season – Daily Mirror.LK
Read MoreNotification regarding quarantine and prevention of diseases Ordinance (Chapter 222) (dated – 09.11.2021) – Ministry of Health
– Regulations made by the Minister of Health under section 2 and 3 of the Quarantine and Prevention Diseases Ordinance (Chapter 222), refer attachment for further details
Read MoreSri Lanka Central Bank to introduce an incentive package of benefits for migrant workers proportional to their remittances – Colombo Page
Read MoreNotification of the Imports and Exports (Control) Regulations No.14 of 2021(dated – 03.11.2021) – Ministry of Finance
– The Regulations prescribed in this Gazette shall only be applicable to the importation of goods which have the date of Bill of Lading/ Air Waybill on or after 03 November 2021, refer attachment for further details
Read MoreNotice regarding Tax Confirmation certificate for the renewal of the liquor licenses (dated-11.11.2021) – Inland Revenue Department
– Liquor License Holders are hereby informed to fulfil the following requirements in requesting the Tax Confirmation Certificates for the renewal of the Liquor Licenses with effect from 1st January 2022, refer attachment for further details
Read MoreNotice regarding advance personal Income Tax (APIT) is due on 15 Nov 2021(published on 10.11.2021) – Inland Revenue Department
– Advance personal Income tax payment is due on 15.11.2021.
– Online payment can be made through online tax payment platform (OTPP).
– The penalties imposed for failure to make the payments on or before the due date, would not be waived off or reduced
Read MoreNotice regarding 2nd Installment payment of Income Tax due on November 15, 2021 (Published on 09.11.2021) – Inland Revenue Department
– 2nd Installment payment of Income Tax is due on 15.11.2021 for individual, companies, corporations and all other persons;
– Online payment can be made through online tax payment platform (OTPP).
– Penalty and interest imposed for non-payment or late payment of Income Tax will not be waived off or reduced
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