Iraj Pathiraja appointed new Immigration Controller General

April 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, an officer in the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, as the permanent Controller General of Immigration and Emigration.

Pathiraja had previously served in the post on a full‑time acting basis following Cabinet approval granted on May 19, 2025. 

The latest decision, presented by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, confirms his appointment on a permanent basis. (Newswire)