Sri Lanka’s judiciary took a step toward digitalisation on Tuesday as the Supreme Court launched a facility to accept case-related payments via debit and credit cards.
The system was inaugurated under the patronage of Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena at the Supreme Court premises in Colombo.
It enables lawyers and the public to settle payments such as fines, case fees, stamp duties, and charges for certified copies through both card transactions and online platforms.
Officials said the move marks the initial phase of automating payments in the court system, with plans to extend the facility from magistrates’ courts to the Supreme Court.
The launch was attended by members of the Judicial Service Commission, Bar Association of Sri Lanka President Rajiv Amarasuriya, and court registrars.
Meanwhile, the Justice Ministry announced that a fast-track programme for digitising court services will formally commence on September 12, under the guidance of Chief Justice Surasena and with the participation of Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara at the Judicial Training Institute in Hulftsdorp. (Newswire)
