Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today there is no reason for doctors to worry about their overtime payments as overtime and holiday payments of medical officers are calculated on the total basic salary which was increased in the budget even though the basic is increased in three stages.

The Minister told Parliament that as per the new salary increment, the basic salary is increased in three stages and said however, the overtime and holiday payments for medical officers is calculated on the total salary increment.

He said this while responding to a question by SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardhane who said that doctors have faced serious issue as their overtime rates have reduced to 120/1 from 80/1.

The Minister s...