Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has rejected claims regarding the awarding of a tender for Sri Lanka’s e-passport project, describing them as “completely false.”
“The statement made regarding the e-passport is completely false because no tender has been awarded so far,” the minister stated, adding that the procurement process is still ongoing.
Wijepala noted that the tender process for the e-passport project was initiated under the previous government and that several companies have since sought legal action in relation to the matter.
He further explained that a separate tender process concerning the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system linked to the e-passport project is currently under review, following an appeal filed before the Appeals Committee by one of the institutions involved.
“A tender has been called regarding the PKI system, but an institution has gone before the Appeals Committee over the selection process. No final decision has been taken yet,” he said.
The minister added that the Cabinet has referred the matter to the Procurement Commission and emphasized that all related tender procedures are being handled transparently.
