The claim
Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva said that Rs. 3,200 of a Rs. 3,700 bottle of arrack is pure tax.
Original review summary
The review reports that officials estimated the tax on the Rs. 3,700 bottle at approximately Rs. 2,200, and that de Silva restated that figure—not Rs. 3,200. It says the Rs. 3,200 figure appeared only in the Divaina report.[S1]
Additional context
The discussion took place on 12 August 2026, when Excise Department officials appeared before the Committee on Public Finance. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026