The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Draft Bill, which seeks to revoke the special benefits granted to former presidents and or their widows, has been Gazetted, dated 31st July 2025. 

Per the Gazette notification, the draft bill prevents the provision of granting special benefits, such as any residence, monthly allowance, monthly secretarial allowance, official transport, and other such facilities to former presidents or the widow of a former president.

The draft bill also stops the monthly pension paid to the widow of a former president of Sri Lanka. (Newswire)

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