Cabinet Decisions
June
Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting held on 19.06.2018
1. “Secured Transactions” Bill (Document No. 08)
Approval of Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to repeal the Secured Transaction Act No 49 of 2009 and draft a new bill facilitating small and medium scale entrepreneurs to obtain loans providing most of their assets as securities. It has been proposed to amend Prescriptions Ordinance, Trust Receipt Ordinance, Pawnbrokers Ordinance, Finance Leasing Act No 56 of 2000, Inland Trust Receipts Act No.14 of 1990, Companies Act No 07 of 2007 and Registration of Documents Ordinance simultaneously the proposed bill. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon.Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to amend the aforesaid acts and to table the drafted bills in Parliament.
- Developing 06 small scale milk processing Centres. (Document No.10)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal put forward by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to establish 30 collecting centres and 6 Milk Processing Centres in Kaduwela, Aththanagalla, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Wariyapola and Wennappuwa with the intention of increasing income by enhancing fresh milk processing in rural area.
- Promotion of Internal Aviation Services (Document No.11)
Five institutions have put forward their proposals to Internal aviation services and a committee consist of the Chairman of National Agency for Public Private Partnership and Managing Director of Airport Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited has evaluated the same. Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal made by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva,Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to call applications from respective institutions, to obtain operating licence subjected to the recommendations of said committee.
- Bilateral Talks between Sri Lanka and Thailand on Aviation Services (Document No.13)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, to enter in to an formal agreement on Aviation Services and execute the same, according to the agreement made between Sri Lanka and Thailand in Civil Aviation Summit 2017.
Revision of Ports & Airports Development levy with respect to High technical and Automatic Machineries (Document No.14)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media, to obtain cabinet approval for the Gazette Notification Published under the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act No 18 of 2011 for 75% concession of Ports & Airports Development levy.
- 2018 First Quarterly Report on Public Sector Staff. (Document No.22)
According to the memorandum submitted by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Media, 9,851 new employees were recruited to the Public Sector during the first quarter 2018. 7,555 public servants have left the public sector due to retirements, Resignations, Vacation of Post and dismissals. Provincial Councils have employed 7,840 in addition to the approved Carder. The necessity of adapting all Government Sector Institution to a National Wages Policy was also put on view here. Cabinet of Ministers considered the information above and emphasized that the responsibility of recruiting employees in addition to approved carder should be taken by the heads of respective institutions.
- Mix Development Project for Chalmers Granary Land in Pettah (Document No.23)
Cabinet of ministers has approved to develop Chalmers Granny land as a mix development project. Accordingly, proposals were called and no proposal was received by closing date. According to the discussion held with investors interested on this, Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development has submit a proposal to provide an opportunity to suggest options to pay the value of the land and to introduce a scheme to evaluate such suggestions. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal.
Amendment to Sri Lanka National Freedom From Hunger Campaign Board Act (Document No.28)
Cabinet of Ministers has granted its approval to update the Sri Lanka National Freedom From Hunger Campaign Board Act No 15 of 1973 and to rename as National Food Promotion Board. The proposal made by Hon Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to make necessary amendments to the present bill and to gazette it and to submit for cabinet approval.
- Conduct of Two Workshops in Sri Lanka, on “New Production Technology to enhance Agricultural Water Productivity” and Attractive Agricultural Distribution Models”, (Document No.29)
It has been proposed to conduct Two Workshops on “New Production Technology to enhance Agricultural Water Productivity” and “Attractive Agricultural Distribution Models” organized by Asian Productivity Organization and Ministry of Agriculture. Accordingly Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to conduct 5 days workshop from 23.27.2018 to 27.07.2018 on “New Production Technology to enhance Agricultural Water Productivity” and from 17.09.2018 to 21.09.2018 on “Attractive Agricultural Distribution Models” .
- Production Increase of Local Big Onion (Document No.30)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal put forward by Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to purchase 5,000kg of Big Onion Seeds from local Big Onion Seed producers to cultivate new 1,000 Hectares and to purchase more 2,000 kg s and store for the next season and to intervene marketing 1 kg of local big onions from 70/- to Rs.80/- Price and to amend import duty to allow for this.
Construction of Volleyball and Basketball codes at National Police Academy, Katana (Document No.32)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration, Management and Law & Order to construct a Volleyball code and a Basketball code at National Police Academy at Katana.
- Amendments to the Establishment Code to meet the Provisions of Right of Information Act No 12 of 2016 (Document No.33)
Right of Information Act No.12 of 2016 has been enacted from 03rd February 2017. It is noted that the provisions of Establishment Code are also should be amended to the execution of this act. Accordingly the proposal made by Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration, Management and Law & Order to issue the Circular Instructions drafted for the revision of Part II of Establishment Code, was approved by the cabinet of Ministers considering the advice of Public Service Commission.
- Socialization of "Gramashakthi" Livelyhood Development Program through Model Village Program (Document No.36)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to implement "Gramashakthi" Project through Model Village Program in order develop the livelihoods of rural people by collective empowerment.
- Establishment of Educational Institutions for Buddhist "Dasa Sila Matha"(Document No.38)
Actions has been taken to amend Piriven Education Act No 64 of 1979 to provide necessary assistance to the volunteer institutions that executed for the education of "Dasasil Matha". Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education to register these institutions under the name of "Dasasilmatha Educational Institution" and to provide necessary facilities.
- National Hajj Act (Document No.89)
Around 7000 to 10000 Muslim Devotees apply for Hajj pilgrims each year from Muslim religious and Cultural affairs Department. Since Hajj Pilgrims annual quota is around 3400 , selection of pilgrims and travel agents became difficult. Hence it is necessary to formulate an act to regulate Hajj pilgrimage and cabinet of Ministers has approved proposal made by Hon. M.H.M. Haleem Minister of Postal service and Muslim religious affairs to request legal draftsman to draft a bill on this regard.
Action Plan for Marketing board of Spices and Related products (Document No.43)
The cabinet of Ministers has approved an action plan presented by Hon. Daya Gamage, Minister of Primary Industries, on Spices and related product development , Promotion and marketing of such products in local and international markets, Promotion of quality, organic production, technology upliftment and research studies etc. to be done by Marketing Board of Spices and Related Products.
- Amendment of Act of The Institute of Personal Management in Sri Lanka No 24 of 1976 (Document No.)
The institute of Personal Management consist of 1500 professionally qualified fulltime members was established in 1959 and it was incorporated in 1976 under the act no 24 titled Sri Lanka Personal Management Institute. Recently Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to rename this institute as Chartered Personal Management Institute in Sri Lanka. The Cabinet has been approved proposal presented by Hon Raveendra Samaraweera, Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations to gazette the bill and present the parliament for approval.
Establishment of Cyclotron machine to operate Pet Scan Machines in Government Hospitals (Document No.)
A proposal has been presented by of M/s Access International (Pvt)Ltd. to establish Cylotron Machine in Sri Lanka subjected to entering in to a purchasing agreement. Considering the importance of this proposal Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rajitha Senarathna, Minister of Health , Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to appoint a negotiation Committee for the assessment and negotiation of the matter.
- Procurement of Railway Engines to transport Solid Wastage to Aruwalkkalu area in Puttlam (Document No.54)
A Sanitary earth filling project has been implemented in Puttlam Aluwakkalu area and under this project the solid wastage is transport form Kelaniya by using 04 railway engines, 34 wagons and 94 containers. Hence cabinet has been approved the proposal made by Hon. Patli Chmpika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolies and Western Development to purchase 04 railway engine from M/s Dongfang Electric International Corporation for USD 8.27.
Consultancy service to investigate the constructions and review the plans of Proposed Thalpitigala Reservoir Project (Document No.57)
The Cabinet of Ministers has been approved the proposal presented by Hon.Duminda Dissanayaka, Minister of Irrigation and aquatic resources to obtain consultancy service from Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau .
- Revision of Tax Acts to provide Tax Concessions (Document No.)
The cabinet of ministers has been given the approval to amend the act of Value Added Tax, Nation Building Tax and Economic Service Charges to stable maintenance of the Government Revenue. However, it was identified that certain taxes has to be withdrawn on the requests made by certain relevant parties. On the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera Minister of Finance and Mass Media the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal made by Hon. Minister of Finance and Mass Media to remove the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on doctors’ consultation fee, channeling fee and professional charges. The nation Building Tax from constructions which were agreed before the August 1st 2017 and foreign exchange Transactions Unrealized in the central bank.
June
cabint Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting held on 12.06.2018
Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting held on 12.06.2018
- Establishment of the “Office for Reparations” (Document No 06)
Cabinet of Ministers has grated its approval to establish an office for Reparations to provide reparations formally and transparently, to individuals affected by the conflict which took place in Northern and Eastern Provinces , Political of Civil disturbances or due to enforced disappearances . Accordingly the proposal made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, to gazette the respective bill prepared by the legal draftsman and consequently put forward for parliament approval.
- Amendment to National Environment Act (Document No 08)
It has been identified the necessity of amending National Environment Act to meet the current and future environmental issues such as water pollution by factories, Urban garbage issues, and the problems coursed by illegal constructions. Accordingly the proposal made by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment, to amend National Environment Act No 47 of 1980 and instruct the legal draftsman to prepare bill necessary for these amendments was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
- Funds for purchasing Locomotive Engines (Document No 11)
Cabinet of ministers has granted its approval for purchasing 12 locomotive engines with the intention of enhancing up country railway service. Accordingly the proposal made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, to enter in to an agreement for the provision of US$ 48.67 million from Standard Chartered Band upon the aid of Canada Exports Development Institute, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
- Issuance of Title Deeds under the resettlement project of Awarakotuwa Muthurajawela (Document No 56)
Under the Muthurajawela Development Project executed in 1994, illegal residents were resettled in a part of the same developed land. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, to grant title deeds for the families identified through a research conducted on providing title deeds for the residents.
- Samurdhi Subsidy for 150,000 low income families (Document No 28)
Approximately 1.38 million families are Subsidized by Samurdhi Subsidy program. However it has been identified that there are families that should be subsidized but do not receive samurdhi subsidy. Accordingly the proposal made by Hon. P. Harison , Minister of Social Empowerment to expand this subsidy up to 150,000 more low income families as recommended by respective Divisional and District Secretaries, was approved by the cabinet of Ministers.
- Implementation of “Sampath Piyasa” Program in Model Villages(Document No 32)
Under the model house village program of National Housing Program, provides low income or poor families the right of a land , house and settlement. There are 75 modern villages handed over to the people. Accordingly Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions, to set up a “Sampath Piyasa” unit which has been introduced by Central Environmental Authority , in each modern village, under the directions of Presidential Task Force.
- Donation of Special Compensations for properties destroyed due to the incidents in Beruwala and Aluthgama
Government has provided maximum compensations under the existing regulations for damaged properties due to public conflicts in Beruwala and Aluthgama in 2014. However a Special Assessment Committee appointed by the District Secretary has recommended to compensate the household and other equipments which were not covered by the said compensation. Accordingly the proposal made by Hon. D.M.Swaminadan , Minister of Resettlement, Rehabilitation , Northern Development and Hindu Religious affairs for allocating Rs. 185.9 million to facilitate these payments, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in principle.
- Purchasing 160 Passenger Compartments ( Document No 38)
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to award the contract of purchasing 160 passenger compartments under the Indian Loan Subsidy, to M/s Rights Ltd for US$ 82.63 million upon the recommendation of Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.
- Establishment of Cost Estimates Review Committee ( Document No 40)
It has been identified that most of the contracts in relation with Government’s Infrastructure Development projects are exceeds the engineer estimates and the cost is being increased during the execution. Accordingly cabinet of ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to establish a Cost Estimate Review Committee consisting of respective officers under the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs, in order to review the total cost estimates and Contract cost variances of infrastructure development projects under the authority of cabinet appointed procurement committees.
- Delthota Water Supply Project (Document NO 41)
The proposal made by Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply, to work with M/s M-U-T GmbH Institute of Austria and to call for proposals from the same institute for the implementation of Delthota Water Supply Project, was approved by the Cabinet.
- Sale of Mineral Sands by Lanka Mineral Sands Institute (Document No 43)
Lanka Mineral Sands Institute is a government owned company executed under the Ministry of Industries and Commerce. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce, to vend 25,000 tons of Ilmenite to Rescom Mineral Trading FZE at a price of US$ 145,25 per 1 MT, upon the recommendation of cabinet appointed procurement committee.
- Awarding the contract of consultancy services for the implementation of Uva Province Projects under the Second Combined Road Investment Program (Document No 45)
Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide USD 900 million for implementing this program. Cabinet approval has granted to implement these programs in Southern, Eastern , Uva and Western Provinces. In accordance with the recommendation of cabinet appointed consultative procurement committee, the proposal of Hon. Kabeer Hasheem Minister of Highways and Road Development to award the contract of supplying consultative services for projects in Uva Province including the Supervision of Constructions and Management of Contract to combined company of Pyunghawa Engineering Consultants of Korea and Consulting Engineers and Architects Associated Pvt.Ltd for Rs.1.154 million.
- Development of the roads from Bibilla to Chenkaladi and from Padiyathalawa to Tampitiya
Loan facilities have been provided by "Soudi Fund" to develop 86.75 Km of the road from Bibila to Chenkaladi . Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon Kabir Hashim, Minister of Highways and Road Development to award following two packages of contract executed under the same project, to Consulting Engineers & Contractors (Pvt.) Ltd. upon the recommendation of cabinet appointed standing procurement committee.
- Development of 29 Km road from Bibila to Padiyathalawa for Rs. 2,389.07 million
- Development of 30 Km road from Padiyathalawa to Tampitiya for Rs.2,295.63 Million
- Appointing a Task Force to Conduct, Coordinate and Monitor the Development Programs in Northern and Eastern Provinces.
H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, informed the cabinet that the steps have been taken to appoint a Task Force under the chairmanship of president and consisting of Prime Minister, Provincial Governors, Officers of Armed Forces and Police in charge of the respective province and all the other relevant parties, in order to review, coordinate, conduct and monitor the Development Programs executed by the Government in Northern and Eastern Provinces.
- Reduction of Kerosene Price ( Document No 54 and 59)
Earlier, the Government decided to increase the Kerosene Price to some extent. However considering the requests made by Fishermen and the low income who use Kerosene, cabinet of Ministers approved the proposals of Minister Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Minister of Rural Economic Affairs to reduce the Price of Kerosene 1 l from Rs.110/- to Rs.70/-.
- 2017 Annual Report of the Ministry of Finance (Document No 57)
In accordance with the provisions of Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Act No 3 of 2003, a report on final budget condition should be tabled in parliament by the Minister of Finance. Accordingly, the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to table in parliament the 2017 Annual Report of Ministry of Finance was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
June
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 05.06.2018
1. Allocations for the project to strengthen Primary Health Care System (Document No 07)
An agreement has been made with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, of the world bank for raising funds, USD 200 Million, for the implementation of above project. Accordingly, Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic affairs, informed the cabinet of ministers that in accordance with the agreement project will be completed within 5 ½ years, the loan amount is to be paid within 33 years including 6-year grace period.
May
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 15.05.2018
1. Providing Fire Fighting equipments/ Vehicles for Colombo Municipal Council (Document No. 08 )
Proponent :- Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description :- It has been proposed to supply fire fighting equipments and vehicles in order to enhance the capacity of Fire Brigade Unit in Municipal Council Colombo. The proposal of Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe to discuss with Unicredit Bank in Austriya and enter in to an agreement to obtain a interest free loan of Euro 10.5 million in this purpose, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
April
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 24.04.2018
1. Implementation of Integrated Border Management Strategy in Sri Lanka (Document No. 06 )
Proponent :- H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence.
Description :- National Border Management Committee has been established in 2016 to function as the Government’s main co-ordinating institution in Border Management. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of H.E. the president Maithripala Sirisena to implement the Integrated Boundary Management Strategy and Action Plan, prepared by the said committee, under grant aids provided by International Organization of Migration Australia.
April
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 10.04.2018
1. Improving Facilities in Identified Hospitals (Document No. 07)
Proponent :- Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description :- Although Cabinet of Ministers has already approved a project for improving the facilities in identified Hospitals, loan facilities could not be obtained from EXIM Bank of China as planned. Considering the importance of early implementation of this project, approval was granted by the Cabinet of Ministers to enter into loan agreements to obtain US$ 72.25 million ( 85 % of the total Project Cost) from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) and US$ 12.75 million (15% of total Project Cost ) from Peoples Bank.
March
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 20.03.2018
01. Implementation of Strategic Plan of the United Nations’ World Food Project with respect to Sri Lanka (Document 08)
Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – World Food Organization has agreed to provide US $ 46.8 million for the Implementation of Strategic Plan of the United Nations’ World Food Project, with respect to Sri Lanka. Accordingly it was decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with World Food Organization in order to accept that grants. Further it was decided to implement the said strategic plan through respective Ministries.
02. Project to establish a Neonatal Infant Specialist Centre and Obstetrics Investigations Unit at De Soysa Maternity Hospital (Document 10)
Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to enter into loan agreements with Standard Charted Bank to obtain a loan of EUR. 17.99 million and with Sampath Bank to obtain a loan of EUR. 8.45 million in order to implement this project.
03. Implementation of a Health Evaluation Program for the Immigrants to Sri Lanka (Document 13)
Proponent – (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine
Description – It was decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between International Organization of Migration and the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine representing Sri Lanka in order to establish and implement a Health Evaluation Program for Resident Visa Applicants in Sri Lanka.
04. Alternative Sources of Funding (Document 15)
Proponent – Iran Wickramarathne Acting Minister of Finance and Mass Media
Description – It has been estimated that a sum of US $ 732 million is needed in first quarter of 2018, for refunding foreign debts and for debt services. Since it is advantageous to Release Sri Lanka Development Bonds with a relatively high cost and maturing in 2018, Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal to provide funds up to US $ 300 million through the Foreign Currency Banking Units of Peoples' Bank and Bank of Ceylon or Offshore Banking Units.
05. Mullaitivu Water Supply Scheme (Document26)
Proponent - Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply
Description – It was decided to award the tender for the Construction of Mullaitivu Water supply Scheme to Joint Venture of M/s. Ceylex Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. and Pratibha Industries in India for Rs. 894.74 million ,on the recommendation of Standing procurement Committee.
06. Procurement for the Eye Contact Lenses used for Eye Surgery. (Document No. 27)
Proponent – (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine
Description – It was decided to award the tender for the purchase of 18,600 Hydrophobic Lenses to M/s. Vision 2000 (Pvt.) Ltd. For Rs. 322.84 Million in accordance with the recommendation of Standing Procurement Committee which has been appointed by the Cabinet.
07. Introducing Information Management System for Technical Vocational Education and Training Sector ( Document No. 28)
Proponent – Mr.Chandima Weerakkody, Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training
Description - It has been proposed to introduce a Modern Information Management System to the institutions which provide Vocational Training and Technical Education under the Ministry of Skill Development and Vocational Training. It was decided to initiate and implement work during the year 2018.
08. A Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Peradeniya and Southeastern University of Norway on Corporation in the field of Higher Education, . (Document No. 32)
Proponent – Lakshman Kiriella, Former Minister of Higher Education and Highways
Description – With the agreement of Mr. Kabir Hashim , Present Minister of Higher Education & Highways It was decided to sign the Memorandum of Understanding proposed by the former minister. Activities such as Conducting Joint Research and Educational Programs, Exchange of Academic Staff, and Students, and Expansion of the Courses are covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.
09. Conducting the Inauguration of 70th World Health Day (Document No. 33)
Proponent – Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine
Description – It was decided to host the inauguration of World Health Day which has been organized to commemorate the of 70th anniversary of World Health Organization at Colombo on 7th April 2018 with the participation of representatives of 11 countries.
10. Provide Provisions for supplying Garbage Collecting Machines to Local Government Institutions in Sri Lanka. (Document No. 37)
Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – It has been planned to provide 190 Garbage Collecting Vehicles to 84 Local Government Institutions with the intention of widening the capacity of collecting and transporting garbage. It was approved by the cabinet of Ministers to obtain a loan of not more than US $ 14 million from Economic Development Cooperation Fund of Export-Import Bank of Korea.
11. Memorandum of Understanding between Bandaranayake International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) in Sri Lanka and Foreign Services Academy (FSA) in Pakistan. (Document Number 44)
Proponent – Mr. Thilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Description – It was decided by the Cabinet of Ministers to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding during the recent official visit by His Excellency the President to Pakistan. There will be Opportunities to develop the relationship between Foreign Service Officials in both countries, and exchange the knowledge on Foreign Policies, International Relationship, International Law, and Diplomatic Activities due to this Memorandum of Understanding.
12. Memorandum of Understanding between Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka and International Centre for Chemical and Biological Science in Pakistan. (Document Number 45)
Proponent – Mr.Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Science Technology and Research.
Description – With the intention of co-operation in Chemical and Biological Fields in both countries, it was decided to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding during the recent official visit by His Excellency the President to Pakistan
13. Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration and National Institute of Public Policy in Pakistan (Document Number 46)
Proponent – Ranjith Maddumabandara, Minister of Public Administration and Management
Description – it was decided to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding in order to expedite Government service through the capacity development of Government Sector.
14. Amendment of Companies Act no 7 of 2007, in order to avoid Money Laundering and Funding Terrorism (Document No 47)
Proponent – Mr. Champika Premadasa, Acting Minister of Industry and commerce
Description – It has been identified the necessity of rapid legal amendments to avoid Money Laundering and Funding Terrorism. Therefore it has been decided to made necessary amendments to the Companies act No.7 of 2007 to collect the details on share holders who has more than 25% of company ownership of a company (excluding Limited Public Companies) or beneficiaries those who have active control of such company.
15. Supply of Chemical Fertilizers for the Paddy cultivation in Yala Season. (Document - 51)
Proponent – Duminda Dissanayake, Minister of Agriculture
Description – In accordance with the recommendation of Special Standing Procurement Committee, appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers it was decided to purchase Chemical Fertilizers as follows.
• 24,000 Metric Tons of Urea Fertilizer from M/s Ameropa Asia (Pvt.)Ltd.
(1 Metric Ton of Urea Fertilizer for US $ 307.18)
• 18,000 Triple Super Phosphate from M/s Agri Commodities & Finance FZE
(1 Metric Ton of Super Phosphate for US $ 333.5)
• 18,000 Metric Tons of Muriate of Potash from M/s Agricultural Resources and Investment (Pvt.) Ltd. (1 Metric Ton of Muriate of Potash for US $ 315.85)
16. Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of National Security Studies in Sri Lanka and Institute of Strategic Studies ,Islamabad (Doc No-52 )
Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description- It has been decided to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding between the institute of National Security Studies and the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad in Pakistan in order to develop the Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on National Security Studies.
17. Granting Loans under Concessionary interest rate for the properties which has been destroyed due to the problematical situation in Kandy. (Doc No- 53)
Proponent – Mr.Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprises and Kandy Development
Description – It was decided to Grant Loans under “Athwela Loan Scheme” on 2% concessionary interest rate and with subjected to the respective conditions and regulations in order to restore the such destroyed businesses in Kandy District.
March
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 06-03-2018
01. Funding for the implementation of Water Supply Project Giridara (Document No – 06)
Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to empower National Water Supply and Drainage Board to enter in to a Loan Agreement with Peoples Bank to obtain a sum of Rs.513.28 Million for Giridara Water Supply Project.
02. Listing the census units (Document No – 8)
Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of National Policies
and Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to List the island-wide census units during the year 2018 and to continue this process two yearly thereafter.
03. Funding for the construction of Multipurpose Center Makumbura. (Document No – 9)
Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of National Policies
and Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to carry out proposed constructions of the Makumbura Multipurpose Centre using the remaining balance of the Loan obtained from JICA for Outer Circular Highway Project-Second Phase. Estimated amount is Rs.306.79 million.
04. Establish Project Management Units to expedite the Northern Railway Rehabilitation and Installation of Railway Cross Roads Protection Systems (Document No –10 )
Proponent – Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
Description – It was decided to establish Project management units to expedite Northern Railway rehabilitation and to implement the project of installing railway cross-road protection system under the financial assistance of Union of Imports and Exports of Hungary.
05. Amending Labour Laws in order to protect the rights of Domestic Workers (Document No – 11)
Proponent – W.D.J. Seneviratne, Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations
Description – considering a proposal made by the Minister of Labour Trade Union relations and Sabaragamu Development, W.D.J.Senevirathne the cabinet of Ministers granted Policy Approval to made legislations to protect the rights of domestic workers.
06. Implementation of the Loan Scheme for Small and Medium Scale enterprises (Document No –13 )
Proponent – Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media
Description – it was decided to enter in to loan agreements with Participating Financial Institutions (10 Government and Private Sector Banks) for the Loan Aid Program of granting loans to start a business or widen an existing business.
07. Extension of Polduwa subway from "Suhurupaya " towards "Koswatta Junction" (Document No –17)
Proponent – Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Description – It was decided to extend Polwatta Subway towards Koswatta Junction (nearly 4 km ) as a four lane road.
08. Granting Two portions of lands in Muthurajawela Sand Fill Area to service projects on Lease basis (Document No – 18)
Proponent – Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Description – It was decided to grant two portions of lands to John Keels Logistics (Pvt.)Ltd on Lease basis for a period or 30 years.
09. Flood Control in Colombo and Kolonnawa Area (Document No –20 )
Proponent – Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Description – It was decided to implement a project to remove the obstacles to the flow of the Kiththmpahuwa canal in Sedawatta – Ambathale road by reconstructing the flood gate located near the spill and to conserve the banks of the canal with the support of the climate action committee of the department of irrigation.
10. Amendment of Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No.35 of 2005 (Document No – 26)
Proponent –Chandrani Bandara, Minister of Women and Child Affairs
Description – It was decided to amend the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No.35 of 2005 inserting the amendments proposed by the committee.
11. Obtaining suitable lands to the local government for solid waste management (Document No – 27)
Proponent – Faizer Mustafa, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Navin Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries Gayantha Karunathilaka, Minister of Land and Parliamentary Reforms
Description – It was decided to convey the lands that has already been released for disposal of garbage to respective local authorities. Further it was decided to take over the lands, owned by the State Plantation Corporation and Land reforms Commission that has been identified as suitable for the disposal after developing as sanitary landfills ,to the government under the Land Acquisition act and to allocate them to local government authorities.
12. Construction of Kalu Ganga – Moragahakanda exchange channel under the Upeer Elahera Chaneel Constructin Project (Document No –31 )
Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description – it was decided to award the contract of Upper Elahera Channel Construction project to Sinohydro Corporation Limited for Rs. 6,111.91 million.
13. Obtaining Catering Services for Airport Lounges (Document No –35 )
Proponent – Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
Description – It was decided to award the contract of supplying catering services for the airport Lounges to M/s Sri Lankan Catering Limited for 3 years.
14. Perform the constructions of Government Institutions using NERD Technology (Document No –37 )
Proponent – Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Science, Technology and Research
Description – it was decided to perform the constructions in Government institutions using NERD Technology directly through National Engineering and Research Development Centre, subject to Rs.50 million Maximum.
15. Procurement of 100 MW additional electricity in order to ensure continuous power supply in the country (Document No – )
Description – it was decided to purchase electrical Power capacity for 6 months as follows.
56 MW capacity from M/s Aggreko International Projects Limited at the rate of Rs.28.063 Per Hour
44 MW capacity from M/s Heyleys Avenutra (Pvt) Ltd at the rate of Rs.28.367 per Hour.
16. Construction of Wavunathiw Sola Power Plant (Document No – 40)
Proponent - Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and Renewable Energy
Description – It was decided to award the Build, Own & Operate contract of Wavunathiw Sola Power Plant to M/s Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons (Pvt)Ltd at the rate of Rs.11.86 per KWH
Accordingly, the proposal made by Hon. was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
17. Purchasing 100 Compactors in order to formalize the Garbage Transportation (Document No – )
Proponent: Faizer Mustafa, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government
Description – Considering the recommendations of Procurement committee and Procurement Appeals board, it was decided to award the contract of providing 100 compactors to XZY Hong Kong Company Limited for Rs. 622,13 .
18. establishment of Medical Faculty of University of Sabaragamuwa (Document No – 45)
Proponent - Lakshman Kiriella, former Minister of Higher Education and Highways
Description – Considering the agreement of the Minister of Higher education and Highways Mr. Kabeer Hasheem it was decided to take over the Building Complex and land owned to the Department of Auditor General located at Rathnpura – Colombo main road ,near the Batuhena School to the Ministry of Higher education and Highways.
19. Introducing a new Act for the commission to investigate Bribery or Corruption (Document No –50 )
Proponent - H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description – It was decided to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft a new Act to establish the Commission to investigate Bribery or Corruption as a Independent Institution.
20. Compensation Payment Office (Document No –51 )
Proponent : Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft an Act to establish a compensation Payment Office where any Sri Lankan can submit their Compensation Claims.
21. Implementation of the Government Paddy Purchasing Program for Maha Season 2017/2018 (Document No – 52)
Proponent - P. Harrison, Minister of Rural Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to obtain Rs.500 Million to implement the Paddy Purchasing Program of the Government.
22. Solve the Educational Problems of Medical Students in SITEM (Document No – 57)
Proponent : H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description – It was decided to implement the below mentioned recommendations of the Committee.
• to assign the Current SAITM Students to the Medical Faculty of Kothalawala Defense University and to award Medical Degree to the students who successfully complete the study.
• to provide the re current and Capital expenditure which are needed for their studies and the re current expenditure for the maintenance of Hospital services, by the Government.
February
DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE CABINET OF MINISTERS AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 27.02.2018
01. Transfer power of filing cases based on facts revealed by commissions of inquiry to Bribery Commission (Document No.05)
Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena
Description – Legal Draftsman has drafted legislation to amend commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 on the above purpose and it should be passed by a 2/3 majority. Accordingly, it was decided to publish the said bill in gazette and present in parliament for approval.
February
Cabinet approves amend Audit Bill
The Cabinet has given its approval for the amended Audit Bill, the Cabinet spokesman Minister of Lands and Parliamentary reform revealed this morning.
