In a significant move, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared the postal service as an essential public service through an Extraordinary Gazette notification issued on November 8, 2023.
The declaration was made under the authority granted to the President by Section 2 of the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979. By designating the postal service as an essential public service, the President recognizes the vital role it plays in the community.
The Gazette highlights the necessity of ensuring uninterrupted services provided by Public Corporations, Government Departments, Local Authorities, Co-operative Societies, or their branches engaged in postal services. This designation underscores the importance of the postal service in the daily lives of citizens and emphasizes the need to prevent any hindrances or interruptions to its operations. By issuing this Gazette, President Wickremesinghe reaffirms the government's commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning of the postal service and its continued contribution to the well-being of the community.
