The amendments were to be implemented from August 08. However, several issues have arisen during the rushed implementation and this has called for the suspension, reports say.

Amendments also included the cost of obtaining a NIC under the One Day Service (ODS) going up to Rs. 1,000.

Accordingly, the charges are to be reviewed and a gazette is to be issued. Until then, the present charges will prevail, Commissioner General of the Department of Registration of Persons - R.M.S. Sarath Kumara says.