| (All amounts in Sri Lanka Rupees millions) |
 |
| |
Group |
Company |
| |
2003 |
2002 |
2003 |
2002 |
 |
| Salaries, wages, allowances and benefits |
3,016 |
2,670 |
2,913 |
2,653 |
| Retiremet costs |
|
|
|
|
| - defined contribution plans |
313 |
284 |
299 |
283 |
| - defined benefit plans (Note
20) |
155 |
99 |
152 |
98 |
| |
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3,484
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3,053
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3,364
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3,034
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|