Heed 16 year age rule, principals told

COLOMBO: National Identity cards are issued only to persons above 16 years age. School Principals should take note of this regulation when applying for National Identity cards on behalf of students sitting public examinations the internal Administration ministry said yesterday.

The Ministry said there are instances where applications are sent for identity cards without heeding the 16 year age rule.

This practice should be stopped forthwith the Commissioner for Registration of Persons A.G. Dharmadasa has requested. National Identity card applications for students completing 16 years sitting the 2007 December G.C.E. Ordinary level Examination should reach the Department on or before October 15.