Sri Lankan Business Chambers Challenge SVAT Removal in Court Over Lack of Refund Mechanism

Sri Lankan business chambers are challenging the removal of Simplified Value Added Tax for exporters without a proper refund mechanism.
They filed a writ application against the Inland Revenue Department’s decision to collect VAT without an automated refund system.
The chambers argue that the lack of a refund system is unlawful and violates constitutional rights.
Concerns include potential delays and abuse due to the proposed committee-based refund selection process.
The chambers emphasize that SVAT was effective and that its removal could harm the export supply chain.

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