📢 Public Administration Circular 05/2026 Issued
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Public Administration Circular 05/2026 introducing new provisions regarding the maintenance of Government Vehicles.
This circular replaces provisions in Circular 30/2016 and introduces updated procedures related to:
Fuel consumption must be re-tested:
After 12 months
After 25,000 km
After major engine repairs
Testing must be conducted by running 80 km inside and outside city limits.
Fuel per kilometer must be calculated accurately.
When vehicles are used for duties exceeding 100 km (200 km both ways), fuel advances must be granted to authorized officers.
Daily Running Charts must be completed properly.
Officer’s signature must be obtained after each journey.
Vehicle details must be recorded immediately in log books.
Any abnormal fuel variation must be investigated immediately.
Drivers must:
Maintain daily running charts accurately.
Wash vehicles at least once every two days.
Follow Form General 268 & 268a guidelines.
Maintain Annex 01 format introduced under Circular 13/2008.
Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
All government vehicle repairs must comply with the procurement guidelines issued by the National Procurement Commission.
📄 Official Circular Download
You can download and read the full official circular below:
📌 Circualrs are atatched Below
🇱🇰 Sinhala Circular 05 / 2026
🟠 Tamil Circular 05/2026
🔵 English Circular 05/2026
⚠ Important NoteThis circular is issued with the concurrence of the General Treasury and must be implemented without affecting actions initiated before 01.03.2026 under Circular 30/2016.
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