Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Sri Lanka has issued a circular outlining the criteria for granting annual salary increments to Presidents of Labour Tribunals.

The circular, dated January 21, states that the primary objective of the Commission is to ensure the expeditious disposal of cases pending before Labour Tribunals. In pursuit of this objective, and after considering all relevant factors, the Commission has determined a minimum performance requirement for eligibility for annual salary increments.

Accordingly, Presidents of Labour Tribunals are required to deliver a minimum of 45 orders in respect of contested cases within the relevant year in order to qualify for their annual salary increment.

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