Institutions

Overview

This institution which commenced its functions on 01 January, 1928 as the Office of the Registrar of Motor Traffic for the purpose of registering unregistered motor vehicles in Sri Lanka was subsequently converted to the Department of Motor Traffic by Motor Traffic Act No. 14 of 1951. An efficient and productive service is being rendered with the objectives of Registration of motor vehicles, Regulation, Issuance of Driving licenses, Road Safety Measures and Environment-friendly usage of motor vehicles in Sri Lanka.

Driving License Division at Werahera and most of the district offices are functioning with online connectivity with Head Office at Narahenpita as the focal point in order to carry out in a qualitative and productive manner , the functions of the Department which have been expanded along with the rapid increase in the usage of motor vehicles in Sri Lanka at present, The future ambitions of the Department is to expeditiously fulfill the expectations/requirements of the beneficiaries at rural/regional level and to further facilitate their expectations with the deployment of modern facilities and new technologies , through the online connectivity between all district offices and the Head Office at Narahenpita.

Overview

The primary function of the CAASL is to regulate local civil aviation industry under the legislative provisions in the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka Act No 34 of 2002 and Civil Aviation Act No.14 of 2010, in conformity with the applicable International Standards and Recommended Practices adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aiming at higher performance in safety, security, efficiency, regularity and environmental responsiveness of the industry that contributes to the growth of the national economy, for the enhancement of quality of life of citizens of the country.

Motto

"Safe and Efficient Skies for all"

Stance

The airspace above us is a public asset with vast potential for socio-economic development that needs to be managed for the progress and prosperity of the country and posterity of the nation.

Goals

• To achieve or exceed safety and security outcome targets;
• To be professional and competent;
• To attain wide credibility and recognition;
• To sustain or enhance its achievements;
• To achieve the highest level of productivity in all activities
• To maintain a high degree of compliance with international standards and Recommended Practices; and,
• To be a strong facilitator for planning and development of civil aviation.

Strategies

• Improved and consistent implementation of statutory functions and fulfillment of social obligations in conformity with the applicable International Standards and Recommended Practices;
• Identification and implementation of solutions to significant aviation problems;
• Introduction of specific culture change initiatives;
• Working in co-operation and partnership with the Aviation Industry;
• Operating in a transparent and consistent manner and communicating effectively both externally and internally;
• Maintaining the effectiveness and consistency of all documents, materials, and internal procedures.