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Sri Lanka Appoints 15-Member Commission to Address Public Sector Salary and Pension Issues
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PoliticsEconomyWednesday, June 24, 2026

Sri Lanka Appoints 15-Member Commission to Address Public Sector Salary and Pension Issues

TLDR

  • President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed 15-member commission.

  • Addresses public sector salaries/pensions; chaired by T. Ashoka Peiris.

  • Gazette issued June 22, 2026; appointments presented June 24, 2026.

  • Members include K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, N. B. M. Ranatunga, and others.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially appointed a 15-member commission to address critical issues concerning public sector salaries and pensions in Sri Lanka. This significant move, formalized through a special Extraordinary Gazette notification, aims to resolve long-standing disparities and enhance the professionalism of public service. The commission, chaired by Telge Ashoka Peris, will provide recommendations for structural reforms and improvements, aligning with the government's objectives, including those related to the 2026 Budget. The commission's mandate includes identifying solutions for current and former employees and proposing reforms based on technological and global trends.

2 Updates

Update #3\u00b7 Jun 24 · 12:16 PM

The commission to address public sector salary and pension issues was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The gazette notification establishing the commission was issued on June 22, 2026. In addition to Chairman T. Ashoka Peiris, other members appointed include Judge (Retd.) K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, N. B. M. Ranatunga, Dr. R. W. Jayanth, and Dr. G. M.

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 24 · 11:07 AM

Following the issuance of the gazette notification on June 23, 2026, letters of appointment were officially presented to the 15-member commission tasked with addressing public sector salary and pension issues on June 24, 2026. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Secretariat, was presided over by Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. T. Ashoka Peiris, a retired Ministry Secretary, has been appointed as the commission's Chairman.

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