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1,391,830 Aswesuma application rejected: Opportunity given to appeal

The government has given an opportunity for those who were refused Aswesuma benefits to apply. Sources said that applicants, who were found ineligible for the Aswesuma welfare benefit scheme, could submit appeals. According to the Board, a total of 1,391,830 applications, submitted for Aswesuma benefits, have been deemed ineligible. In accordance with Section 11 of […]

The government of Sri Lanka has announced that it will allow individuals who have been rejected from the Aswesuma welfare benefit scheme to appeal the decision. As of now, a total of 1,391,830 applications for Aswesuma benefits have been deemed ineligible. According to Section 11 of the Welfare Benefits Act, these applicants have been given the opportunity to submit an appeal.

The appeal period is set to run from October 29, 2026, to November 11, 2026. Additionally, beneficiaries who are dissatisfied with the benefit category assigned to them are also given the chance to appeal the decision.

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