The Government is considering amending the existing system of vehicle emissions testing as a precursor for issuing motor vehicle licenses annually.
A decision is to be taken on whether or not it is essential to provide a vehicle emissions testing certificate to issue motor vehicle licenses
State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services, Carriages and Automotive Industries Dilum Amunugama said the President has focussed attention on environmental pollution caused by permitting vehicles causing carbon emissions.
The Government intends to amend the existing carbon emissions testing system soon as it has created a corruption cycle, including at the testing centres operated by three main companies in the country.
The State Minister said many complaints have been received on bribes being offered to staff members to bypass the regulatory requirements and on untrained testing staff working at the centres.
The Motor Traffic Department has earned 10% of the testing charges which has now come to Rs.80 million and is yet to resolve issues raised by the public due to the existing system, he added. (Newswire)