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Excise Commissioner General M.J. Gunasiri has strongly denied accusations that a large number of excise permits were issued illegally during the recent Presidential Election period. In a statement, Gunasiri clarified that these claims are unfounded and misrepresent the department’s licensing procedures. Since May of last year, only 172 excise licences have been granted, generating Rs 2.2 billion in revenue for the government. He emphasised that all licences were issued following a government policy decision, ensuring…
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The Commissioner General of Excise announced that all liquor shops and wine stores across Sri Lanka will be closed on 21 and 22 September due to the upcoming Presidential Election. This measure is in place to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process during the election period, the Excise Department said.
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In response to recommendations from the Committee on Ways and Means, the Department of Excise is set to introduce a unique non-fake security sticker system for all liquor manufacturers. The new system aims to ensure authenticity and improve tax collection efficiency, the department said. This is included in the recent report of the Committee on Ways and Means that presented to Parliament. The key recommendations of the committee include the implementation of a security sticker…
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