Sri Lanka Police has clarified that officers will intervene only to maintain public order when a lessor or authorised representative gives prior notice and requests police protection during the repossession of vehicles or other leased equipment.

Police stated that officers do not participate in the actual repossession. If the lessee resists, the lessor must seek legal proceedings through the relevant District Court.

Police also noted that officers can investigate complaints over repossessions carried out contrary to the Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000, including allegations of offences such as robbery, theft or criminal trespass.

Police further clarified that the Act applies to lease agreements, while there are no corresponding provisions authorising police intervention in hire-purchase agreements under the Consumer Credit Act No. 29 of 1982.