* Sri Lanka to impose VAT on water bills

Water Supply And Water Drainage Board of Sri Lanka has decided to impose the Value Added Tax (VAT) to water bills with fewer than 25 units.

Additional General Manager of the Water Board said the 15% VAT will be applied to water bills with fewer than 25 units, effective from last July.

He pointed out that 75% of the Sri Lankan water consumers use fewer than 25 units per month.

Meanwhile the Water Board has decided to increase the VAT by 5% for the water bills with higher than 25 units, Additional General Manager added.

Source : Colombo Page - Colombo, Sri Lanka, dated 25/08/2008