Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today that concessionary duty free vehicle permits to public sector officials will be given once in 10 years.

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This comes amidst trade union action launched by Sri Lanka Administrative Service Association, the GMOA and other public services.

Wickramasinghe also said that under the new proposal, a maximum of two permits will be issued per person.

The government had earlier said that the vehicle permits would be abolished. However, amidst growing criticism, the government later said that it will offer Rs one million instead of the permit to buy vehicles.