The COPA has named the Sri Lanka Customs and the Department of Motor Traffic as two key institutions responsible for the pathetic situation. The Customs and Motor Traffic Departments come under the purview of the Finance and Transport Ministries. Prof. Vitharana said that COPA made recommendations meant to recover taxes due to the Treasury and streamline the process. It reiterated that the Customs and the Department of Motor Traffic caused colossal losses and were the worst culprits. Department of Communications, Parliament yesterday (21) briefed the media of the salient points in the COPA report.

Source: The Nation July 22, 2021 00:33 UTC