Vehicle Tax Loophole Could Cost Treasury Rs.120 Billion
Source: Lanka News
Category: Politics
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: September 12, 2026 at 04:57
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Sri Lankaβs vehicle import market is facing a major policy reckoning as the Ceylon Motor Tradersβ Association (CMTA) warns that a 15% Customs depreciation mechanism could cost the Treasury more than Rs.120 billion in 2026, while simultaneously distorting competition between authorised distributors and alternative import channels. The CMTA has urged the Government to abolish the [β¦] The post Vehicle Tax Loophole Could Cost Treasury Rs.120 Billion appeared first on Lankanews.lk .