The Ministry of Finance and Economic Stabilisation has raised concerns over certain manufacturers of alcohol products maintaining sales outlets, which may lead to loss of tax revenue. In addition to revenue concerns, the Ministry notes there are rising complaints of more inferior quality toddy products entering the market through such outlets, which pose grave threats to the health of consumers. In a discussion with Excise Officials, Finance and Economic Stabilisation State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, directed the Department of Excise to provide a report on such outlets and the potential…
