Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 2,500 for public sector pensioners who retired between 2020 and 2024, effective July 1, 2027, as part of ongoing government efforts to bridge pension payment disparities.

Presenting the 2027 Budget in Parliament today (12), the President outlined key structural updates and timelines for public sector pensions:

Interim Allowance for 2020-2024 Retirees: Eligible pensioners-including those whose salaries were determined under Department of Management Services Circulars 02/2025, 03/2025, 04/2025, and 05/2025-will receive the monthly Rs. 2,500 interim relief until a comprehensive pension revision based on the new 2025 basic salary struct...