The People’s Bank has implemented a cutting-edge payment acceptance solution for the Ministry of Justice.
This transformative initiative permits the public to pay fines imposed by courts seamlessly through digital payment methods such as credit cards and debit cards.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Ministry premises on Thursday.
The signatories were the Secretary to the Ministry Mrs. Wasantha Perera, and the CEO/GM of People’s Bank Clive Fonseka.
Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, State Minister Anuradha Jayarathne and People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse were also present.
This collaboration between People’s Bank and the Ministry of Justice signifies a major leap forward in the realms of efficiency, transparency, and public service.
The implementation of this digital payment solution aims to address the growing need for streamlined and user-friendly processes in the legal sphere, making the payment of fines a hassle-free experience for the public.
Minister Rajapakshe said, “We have ambitious plans to leverage on the latest technology to offer maximum convenience to the public when they interact with the judicial system. This collaboration with People’s Bank is a testament to that commitment and we have several similar initiatives that we hope to implement soon. We are also planning to introduce a redesigned space in courts to offer greater comfort to witnesses.”
People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse said, “Government institutions adopting the latest technology such as these have enabled citizens to experience a higher level of convenience when interacting with government services.
The availability of payment options has led to shorter queues at physical payment centers, reducing wait times and enhancing overall service satisfaction.
The success of People’s Bank’s collaborative effort with government entities serves as a model for future partnerships and exemplifies the potential of synergy between financial institutions and the public sector.”
Ministry Secretary Mrs. Wasantha Perera said, “After implementation of POS machines at courts to enable the public to make payments via Credit & Debit Cards, there are plans underway to enable online payments and QR code payment facilities for greater convenience of the public. This collaborative effort between People’s Bank and the Ministry will ensure a more efficient fund management encouraging citizens to fulfill their financial obligations promptly”.
People’s Bank CEO/GM Clive Fonseka said, “Peoples Bank, known for its innovative digital banking solutions, has embarked on a mission to transform the way government manages payments. By leveraging its expertise in financial technology, the bank has joined forces with multiple government entities to establish fast, secure, and user-friendly payment acceptance systems.
“This is yet another example of that drive which aims to enable citizens to conveniently pay taxes, fines, fees, and other payments using multiple payment methods.”
