Right to Information



Information Officer
Mrs. K.W.L. Atigala
Senior Assistant Secretary (Human Resource Management & Admin)

No: 58,
Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha,
Colombo 07.

Tel: 011 2576483
Fax: 011 2575312
Email: atigala@pmoffice.gov.lk


Designated Officer
Mr. J.M.I.R.K. Jayasundara
Additional Secretary (Admin)

No: 58,
Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha,
Colombo 07.

Tel: 011 2370955
Fax: 011 2574713
Email: rkj@pmoffice.gov.lk


RTI Commission
Chairman

Right to Information Commission
Room No. 203-204
Bandaranaike Memorial International
Conference Hall
Colombo 07.

Tel: 011 2691625 / 011 2678980

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Procedure for Accessing Information

The following is the proper procedure to follow when making a request for information from the Prime Minister's Office under the Right to Information Act:

   Step 01
Submit an information request application to the following Information Officer in the Prime Minister's Office. Applications to request information can be downloaded from the following web link: Download
  1. If the request for the relevant information is made in writing, the application in the relevant format can be sent to the following addresses and fax numbers:
    Mrs. K.W.L. Atigala
    Senior Assistant Secretary (Human Resource Management & Admin)
    No: 58,
    Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha,
    Colombo 07.
    Tel: 011 2576483
    Fax: 011 2575312
    Email: atigala@pmoffice.gov.lk
  2. When making a request for information by phone, use the following phone numbers.
    Information Officer - Tel: 011 2576483
    Subject Officer - Tel: - 011 2575317/18 – Extension- 168
   Step 02
If, after 14 working days, your information request is not answered, please send an appeal application to the below-mentioned designated officer. The information request form can be downloaded from the following web link: Download
  1. The relevant appeal application can be forwarded to the following addresses and fax numbers
    Mr. J.M.I.R.K. Jayasundara
    Additional Secretary (Admin)
    No: 58,
    Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha,
    Colombo 07.
    Tel - 011 2370955
    Fax - 011 2574713
    Email - rkj@pmoffice.gov.lk
   Step 03

If you are not satisfied with the decision, appeals can be made to the Right to Information Commission within 02 months of receiving a response.