Allowances of tri-forces increased
The allowances for members of the tri-forces has been increased under the budget proposal for the year 2019 presented by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera in parliament yesterday (05). The Commando Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Rent Allowance, Good Conduct Allowance of the Armed Forces, where some have not been increased for over 20 years, will be increased from July 1.
Accordingly, the Good Conduct Pay Allowance, which will be paid with effect from July 01, 2019, are as follows:
The Rate of Housing Rent Allowance paid in the month of January 2019 will be increased by 100% with effect from July 01, 2019.
The Uniform Upkeep Allowance will be increased with effect from July 01, 2019, and are as follows:
Additionally, the Commando Allowance will be increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month with effect from July 01, 2019.
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