“There is no tax for Machinery, Jewellery, Motor Cars or any other items which are imported to this Country for development projects and exhibitions on a temporary basis which will be re-exported. The equipments or machinery brought to this Country for such competition or exhibition should be re-exported within the recommended time period,” the Ministry further said.

The Country has not lost any tax revenue for the racing cars imported for the use at the night races held recently in order to promote tourism industry and foreign investments, the Ministry of Finance & Planning adds.

Another baseless rumor spread by these groups is that Dr. P B Jayasundera, Secretary to Ministry of Finance & Planning informed Ministry Secretaries at a meeting held at the Treasury that they should curtail all Government expenses except payment of salaries.