‘GovPay’ System Introduced for On-the-Spot Payment of Traffic Fines in Badulla and Bandarawela

As part of the ongoing digitalization initiative of the Sri Lanka Police, the ”GovPay” system, which enables on-the-spot payment of fines for traffic offences, was introduced to the Badulla and Bandarawela Police Divisions in the Uva Province on December 18, 2025.

The inauguration ceremony was held at the Kanmark Hotel in Bandarawela from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. During the event, modern technological devices and smartphones required to enhance the efficiency of traffic duties were distributed at the divisional level.

Accordingly, 82 smartphones were distributed to the Bandarawela Police Division, while 90 smartphones were provided to the Badulla Police Division.

The event was attended by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Monaragala Range, Attorney-at-Law Mr. Nihal Thalduwa, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic and Road Safety, Mr. W.P.J. Senadheera; the Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Badulla Division, Mr. K.W.R. Jagath Rohana; and the Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Bandarawela Division, Mr. Roshan Amarasinghe, along with several senior police officers and representatives of technical departments.

Representing partner institutions, Project Manager Ms. Udari Withanage and Ms. Inuka Mayakaduwa from the Technical Department of ICTA, as well as Assistant Manager Mr. Migara Silva from LankaPay, were also present. Chief Inspectors of Police, Officers-in-Charge of the Badulla and Bandarawela Headquarters, and Officers-in-Charge of all Traffic Divisions participated in the training and inauguration programme.

The implementation of the ”GovPay” system is expected to reduce inconvenience to motorists by enabling quick and easy fine payments, while also enhancing transparency and efficiency in police operations through real-time data connectivity.