Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill gazetted for legislative approval

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The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been published in the Government Gazette, paving the way for the abolition of pension entitlements granted to Members of Parliament and their spouses under existing law.

The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Act, removing the pension scheme currently available to MPs. The Gazette notification has been issued on the directive of the Minister of Justice and National Integration.

The move follows earlier Cabinet approval to present the draft Bill to Parliament of Sri Lanka for consideration. The draft has also received clearance from the Attorney General, alongside Cabinet approval for its publication and tabling in Parliament.

Cabinet had granted in-principle approval to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law at its meeting held on 16 June 2025, clearing the path for the legislative process to proceed.