State Minister for Finance Mr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has said that steps have been taken to abolish the import permit system for wheat flour from midnight yesterday.
16 rupees per kg imposed on wheat flour import will be increased to 27 rupees.
The state minister has also said that a tax of 6 rupees will be imposed on wheat grains.
However, while addressing the media in the Ruwanwella area, he has stated that there will be no increase in the price of flour and that only import control is expected.
What is the Rs.16/- increased to Rs.27/- for? If Tax of Rs.6/- in addition, it will definitly be passed on to consumers hence price increase can be expected