One Day Service of Issuing NIC Due to Forthcoming LG Election.

The Department for Registration of Persons has taken steps to expedite the one-day service of issuing National Identity Cards due to forthcoming Local Government  Election.

Commissioner General of the Department Viyani Gunathilaka said, issuing NICs has been increased to 1,500 to 2,000 daily, in addition to normal issuing of 3,000 NICs.

The process is in operation at the Department situated at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla.