Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill to Parliament yesterday (7) which is aimed at repealing the Presidents' Entitlement Act No. 4 of 1986.

This Bill also seeks to abolish special benefits that have been granted to former Presidents, their families and retired Members of Parliament.

Once enacted, this Bill will repeal special privileges that have been granted to former Presidents, their families and retired Members of Parliament.The proposed legislation that has been published in the Gazette dated July 31, 2025, would bring to an end the entitlements of former Presidents and their widows including their official residences, monthly allowa...