📢 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

This 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.