Sri Lanka extends Aswesuma welfare appeals deadline to November 15

The government announced on Wednesday that beneficiaries whose Aswesuma payments have been cancelled now have until November 15 to lodge formal appeals and objections, rather than the previously set deadline of November 11.

Government sources indicated that the decision to extend the appeal period was made in response to requests from the general public, which were channelled through Divisional Secretariat offices across the country. The additional time is intended to give affected households more opportunity to prepare and submit their cases.

The Aswesuma welfare scheme provides targeted financial assistance to vulnerable households in Sri Lanka. Beneficiaries whose payments have been terminated are able to challenge the cancellation decision through the formal appeals process during the designated submission window.

Members of the public who believe their Aswesuma benefits were cancelled in error are advised to contact their respective Divisional Secretariat offices for guidance on submitting appeals before the November 15 deadline.