The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) states that raids are being carried out islandwide to identify phone shops operating without proper TRCSL registration.
TRCSL Compliance Director – Mrs. Menaka Pathirana says many unregistered mobile phone sellers are still operating, and efforts are underway with police assistance to create awareness on registration.
She stated that the annual license fee is Rs.15,000, and selling mobile phones without it is punishable by a fine of Rs.100,000 – Rs.1 million or a prison sentence of upto three years.
The Director added that complaints have been filed against such unregistered outlets and urged all unlicensed vendors to register with TRCSL immediately.
