Deadline extended for National Identity Card applications

The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) has announced an extension for individuals over the age of 40 who have been unable to obtain National Identity Cards (NIC) due to issues with their birth certificates. 

Commissioner General Pradeep Saputhanthri stated that the deadline for these applications has been extended to June 30, moving the original deadline from March 31. 

The extension was granted in response to requests from Divisional Secretaries, according to the department.