By Newswire Editorial
The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) has extended the deadline for submitting appeals and objections under the first phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Scheme until November 15, 2026.
In a statement issued today (11), the WBB said the decision was taken following requests made at the Divisional Secretariat level to provide additional time for applicants and the public to submit appeals and objections online.
The original deadline for submitting appeals and objections was today (11), following the publication of the first list of eligible beneficiaries on October 28, 2026.
According to the WBB, a total of 143,805 appeals and 6,478 public objections had been recorded in the system as of November 11.
The Board said the appeals and objections process was initiated in accordance with Section 11 of the Welfare Benefits Act No. 24 of 2002, which requires a 10-day period to be provided for submissions.
Applicants and members of the public can submit their appeals and objections online through the official website at https://eservices.wbb.gov.lk.
The WBB further stated that applicants requiring technical assistance with online submissions can obtain support from the Welfare Benefits Information Unit at their respective Divisional Secretariat.
Additional information and assistance can be obtained by contacting the 1924 hotline. (Newswire)
