Kalutara Inland Revenue Office Fire Prompts Investigation, Data Systems Unaffected

A fire broke out at the Kalutara Regional Office of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) last night, prompting an investigation by police and relevant authorities. Commissioner General Rukdevi Fernando confirmed that the incident caused no damage or disruption to the crucial tax data systems, attributing this to robust data security measures. While emergency services at the Kalutara office are temporarily suspended, taxpayers can access essential services through nearest regional offices or the Tax Services Division at the IRD head office. Measures are actively being taken to restore normalcy, re-establish system connectivity via remote access, and fully resume office operations.