Those who did not receive Rs. 2,000 allowed to appeal

COLOMBO (News 1st): Those who did not receive the Rs. 2,000 allowance have the opportunity to appeal, the Presidential Task Force on Economic Rehabilitation and Poverty Alleviation says. The Task Force mentions that an allowance of Rs. 2,000 is being given to persons who have lost their income. However, those who have lost their income but have not yet received the allowance are allowed to appeal, the Task Force says. The Presidential Task Force on Economic Rehabilitation and Poverty Alleviation added that steps have been taken to expedite the payment of the Rs. 2,000 allowance in many areas.