Compensation for Mullativu, Killinochchi businessmen

Chaminda Perera

Over 30 members of the business community in the Mullativu and Killinochchi district whose property was damaged due to the conflict

received compensation worth over Rs. 67 million yesterday on the directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

They received their cheques at a ceremony at the Finance Ministry auditorium under the patronage of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

These businessmen who had taken insurance cover which included the coverage from the risk arising out of Srike, Riots, Civil Commotion and Terrorist activities (SRCC&T) had appealed President Mahinda Rajapaksa to pay them compensation under the SRCC&T fund of the National Insurance Trust Fund. The President had ordered the Trust Fund to make the compensation payments on humanitarian grounds as the claimants have failed to fulfill certain requirements for such payment.

Minister Rajapaksa who has taken a great interest in providing relief to these entrepreneurs also instructed the National Insurance Trust Fund to make their payments early.

The Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka also took a keen interest in settling these claims. Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundera , National Insurance Trust Fund Chairman D. Vidanagamachchi and Working Director W.H. Piyadasa were present at the ceremony.