State Revenue Collection focus of talks

Measures Taken to Promote Integrity in State Revenue Collection Institutions Reviewed

A discussion on the functioning of the Internal Affairs Units established within state institutions and the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029 was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

The meeting focused on advancing Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts, particularly within key revenue-generating and revenue-collecting institutions, namely the Sri Lanka Customs, the Inland Revenue Department, and the Department of Excise.

During the discussion, the measures currently being implemented to strengthen anti-corruption initiatives and foster a culture of integrity within these institutions were reviewed.

Attention was also given to future initiatives to further reinforce ethical governance and promote a stronger culture of integrity across these organizations.

The meeting was attended by Additional Secretary to the President Ms Chandima Wickramasinghe, Director General of Customs W. S. K. Liyanagama, Commissioner General of Inland Revenue R. P. H. Fernando, and Commissioner General of Excise M. B. N. A. Pemarathna, together with the heads of the Internal Affairs Units of the respective institutions.