SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
February 27, 2019The Registration of Chainsaw Machines being carried out across the country will end tomorrow (28th February).
Accordingly, all state, semi-government, private-sector institution or privately owned Chainsaw Machines should be produced at the nearest police station and a registration permit obtained by tomorrow.
This is being carried out according to a decision taken by the Ministry of Defence on the orders of His Excellency the President, Maithripala Sirisena. It is aimed at controlling deforestation caused by illegal felling of trees using Chainsaw Machines, and regulate the felling of trees.
After registering, a special license and a number will also be issued for identification purposes. Necessary instructions have been issued to all police stations in the country.
The support of all are expected in this regard.
Secretary
Ministry of Defence
2019.02.27