Govt Wont Short-change Security Personnel- Interior Ministry on 20% Deducted Rent Allowance

The Ministry of Interior has confirmed the deduction of 20 percent tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel, noting that it is in line with laws of the country.

In a statement, it clarified that the deduction was done by the Ministry of Finance at source in line with Tax law according to the Ministry of Finance.

“The attention of the Ministry of the Interior has been drawn to information circulating in the media that the Ministry has deducted 20 percent tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel.

“The Ministry wishes to clarify that it does not have the mandate to deduct tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel.”

It further urged restraint among the personnel, assuring that the government had no intention to Short-change them.

“We urge all personnel to remain calm and rest assured that the government will not short change any personnel and will continue to prioritize their welfare.”

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