Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- In an effort to promote the local film industry, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to grant back the tax concession which was initially granted by him during his tenure as President and which was annulled by the previous Good Governance Government, following discussions with film industry professionals.

Film industry professionals had met with the Prime Minister on January 8 at Temple Trees where they had conveyed to him their grievances and the impact of the tax on film production as well as equipment.

In response to this, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Religious and Cultural Affairs after discussions with the Premier decided to revert to the tax concessions which were offered ...