20. Collection of contributions from persons to whom the Act applies

All persons to whom the Act applies and who are entitled to receive benefits in terms of this Act, shall be liable to pay in respect of the benefits they will receive in terms of this Act, a monthly contribution in such amount as may be specified by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette which contribution shall be credited to the fund, Such contribution shall be deductible from the salary, pension,

Samurdhi benefit or other benefit, as the case may be, which such eligible person receives from the government or the

Provincial Council or other source, respectively.