Online Traffic Fine Payment System via GovPay launched in the Northern Province

GovPay — Government Digital Payment Platform — continues to expand nationwide digital service delivery with the official launch of the Online Traffic Fine Payment System in the Northern Province. This marks the third province to enable Online Traffic Fine Payments, advancing the Government’s vision of a modern, transparent, and citizen-centric public service.

The official inauguration took place at the Kilinochchi SSP Office Auditorium, under the patronage of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Ananda Wijepala, and the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.

With this rollout, motorists in the Northern Province are now able to settle traffic fines conveniently, securely, and instantly using their bank’s online or mobile banking applications, or any digital payment app connected to GovPay. At present, a total of 14 online and mobile banking platforms and 6 FinTech applications are enabled for digital fine payments.

Since its introduction in April 2025, the Online Traffic Fine Payment System has already facilitated 23,539 digital fine payments, generating over Rs. 31 million in revenue, reflecting strong citizen adoption and operational efficiency gains.

Ahead of the launch, a comprehensive training and awareness program was conducted for traffic officers across all six Traffic Divisions on 26–27 October in Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, and Jaffna. Nearly 400 officers took part in this initiative, jointly organized by Sri Lanka Police, the Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), and LankaPay.

The launch event was attended by Senior DIG in charge of the Northern Province, Tilak C. A. Dhanapala; DIG Wanni Range, H. A. K. A. Indika Hapugoda; DIG Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Range, J. A. Chandrasena; DIG Jaffna and KKS Range, G. H. Marapana; SSP Vavuniya Division, W. A. Somaratne; SSP Mannar Division, W. K. A. J. Eric Ranjith; SSP Kilinochchi Division, Jayantha de Silva; SSP Mullaitivu Division, L. A. D. Ratnaweera; SSP Jaffna Division, J. P. S. Jayamaha; and SSP Kankesanthurai Division, P. M. R. Ambepitiya. Also in attendance were Mr. Harsha Purasinghe — Chairman, Digital Task Force of the Ministry of Transport; Mr. Channa de Silva — CEO, LankaPay; and Mr. Udaya Kasthuriratne — Lead, Digital Government & Digital Economy Programmes at ICTA, along with over 150 traffic police officers representing the Northern Province.

The expansion of GovPay to the Northern Province further accelerates Sri Lanka’s digital public service transformation by reducing operational burdens on institutions and enabling greater convenience for citizens. Several more provinces are scheduled to be integrated into the digital traffic fine payment ecosystem in the coming months, paving the way toward a fully digital and trusted national service landscape.

For more information, visit www.govpay.lk