Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries has announced that its members may withdraw from field duties and supervisory work if government institutions do not provide fuel allowances for official travel.

In a statement, the association warned that officers would be compelled to step away from field and monitoring activities unless a fuel allowance is provided by the respective institutions for official duties.

The association said Treasury circulars issued by the Treasury Secretary have limited fuel allowances for government officials based on fuel prices as of March 1, 2026, leaving divisional secretaries facing serious difficulties.

It added that despite informing the Presiden...