Categories: Articles

LNP – Sand, soil, gravel transportation permits to be issued online from Sept. 30: Amaraweera

Steps have been taken by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to issue transport permits through online from September 30 that is required for development projects in the country as well as for people’s needs, Environment Ministry Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Addressing a weekly media briefing at the Ministry today, he said the decision was taken following instructions from the President to reduce the number of people visiting government offices to obtain services and to take steps through advanced technology to make it easier for them to avail the services.

“Currently, 1,000 – 2,000 people visit the GSMB regional offices every day to obtain transport permits. The number of transport licenses issued annually exceeds one million. There is a congestion on issuing these permits on daily basis as the transport licenses have to be renewed annually, “the Minister said.

Accordingly, 777,000 transport licenses have been issued by the GSMB so far this year.

“One of the objectives of this plan is to prevent irregularities in issuing transport licenses. “Delays in issuing transport permits could affect the minerals required for government development projects as well as construction by the public,” he said.

Therefore, the process of issuing these online licenses will be launched.

However, GSMB Director General and Engineer D. Sajjana de Silva said that issuing transport permits will begin from the end of this month

AddThis Website Tools
Tyronne Jayamanne

Recent Posts

LNP – “Podi Zaharan’’ arrested for filming Dawoodi Bohra Convention in Colombo

A 27-year-old Mohamed Shafrool, alias “Podi Zaharan, was arrested by police for allegedly filming the…

7 hours ago

LNP – Indictments served against ex-Minister Lakshman Yapa

Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Director General of the Board of Investment (BOI)…

7 hours ago

LNP – More skeletal remains, personal belongings unearthed at Chemmani mass grave

The ongoing excavation at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna has led to the…

7 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka firmly rejects any handover of Katchatheevu island

Sri Lanka has categorically stated that Katchatheevu Island will not be ceded to any country…

8 hours ago

LNP – Shahrukh Khan to perform in Colombo?

Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan is slated to perform in Colombo this year.

8 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka achieved 70% renewable energy generation in June 2025 – CEB

Sri Lanka has reached 70% renewable energy generation during June 2025, the Ceylon Electricity Board…

22 hours ago