The Department of Pensions will begin disbursing the Rs. 3,000 monthly interim allowance to pensioners today (October 16), following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. After addressing delays in releasing the funds, the Treasury has allocated the required amount to the Department of Pensions, which will begin crediting the allowances to pensioners' accounts today.
Following a Cabinet meeting on October 14, the Treasury has allocated Rs. 2,021 million for 679,960 pensioners this month.
Pensioners receiving payments through public and private banks will have their allowances credited today, while those receiving pensions from post offices and sub offices can access their payments starting October 18, the President’s Media Division stated.
