RMV special unit to nab forgeries

Irangika Range

A special unit will be deployed to nab those forging vehicle registration documents outside the premises of Motor Traffic Department.

Transport Deputy Minister Rohana Kumara Dissanayake told the Daily News it is reported that several gangs are engaged in forging documents and swindling money from the people who come to the RMV for their vehicle registrations.

“A number of complaints from the public who have been cheated by these gangs were received by the Ministry and legal actions are being taken against them,” the Deputy Minister said.

The Deputy Minister further said it is revealed that several employees attached to the RMV were involved in this racket which has expanded on a large-scale.

“We will take stern action against employees if they are found guilty of these illegal activities,” the Deputy Minister said.

These parties are engaged in issuing fake driving licences by using fraudulent chassis numbers and both the Police Department and Custom Officers have arrested a large number of vehicles with fraudulent chassis numbers.

According to Police statistics, drivers who had used fraudulent driving licences were responsible for a number of road accidents which occurred in the recent past. He said a special unit comprising eight officers will initially be set up at the Transport Ministry.

They will work together with the officials of the Police Department to carryout the raids. Two units will also be established in the RMV premises in Verahera and the Sri Lanka Transport Board head Office in Narahenpita shortly.