Hon. S.M. Marikkar,— To ask the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs,—(1)
(a) Will he inform this House —
(i) whether he is aware that the Department of Immigration and Emigration has ceased issuing Emergency Certificates (EC passports) with effect from 24.12.2024;
(ii) of the reasons that led to this situation; and
(iii) of the alternative that has been made available for pilgrims travelling to India and Nepal for pilgrimages, and for patients travelling to India to receive medical treatment for various ailments?
(b) If not, why ?
Asked Date
2025-09-11
Asked by
Hon. S.M. Marikkar, M.P.
Ministry
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Cessation of issuance of EC Passports
Answered Date
0000-00-00
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