The Ministry of Defence has initiated the process of updating licensing conditions for the regulation and registration of private security agencies currently registered under the Ministry in accordance with the Private Security Agencies Regularization Act No. 45 of 1998.

Under these updates, all registered institutions are required to submit applications for license extension at least three months before their current license expires, as announced by the Ministry of Defence.

It is essential to note that operating without a valid license is a violation punishable under the Private Security Agencies Regulating Act No. 45 of 1998, and individuals are cautioned against engaging in such activities.

For additional details and to access the application process for extending private security agency licenses and registrations, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official website of the Ministry of Defence at www.defence.lk.