Right to Information (RTI)
Information requests can be made under the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016, subject to applicable provisions.
Right of Access to Information
Sri Lanka CERT is committed to transparency and accountability. Under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, No. 12 of 2016, you may request access to information held by the organization, subject to legal provisions and exemptions.
Our objective is to facilitate your request efficiently and ensure your rights are respected throughout the process.
How to Request Information
To request information, you may complete the Information Request Application Form (e.g., Form RTI 01) or submit a written request to the Information Officer. You may also make a request in person by speaking directly with the Information Officer.
Appealing to the Designated Officer
If access is denied, or if you believe the information provided is incomplete or misleading, you may appeal to the Designated Officer by submitting an appeal form (e.g., Form RTI 10) within the legally specified period.
Costs for Information Requests
The following rates apply for standard services. Where an “Actual Cost” applies, the final amount will be based on the cost incurred by the authority.
| Service | A4 (one side) | A4 (both sides) | Legal size (one side) & up to A3 | Legal size (both sides) & up to A3 | Bigger than A3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photocopying | Rs. 5/- | Rs. 10/- | Rs. 10/- | Rs. 20/- | Actual Cost |
| Printout | Rs. 10/- | Rs. 20/- | Rs. 10/- | Rs. 20/- | Actual Cost |
- Copying information to an electronic device provided by the citizen making the request: Rs. 20/-
- Copying information to an electronic device provided by the Public Authority: Rs. 20/-
- Study/inspection of any document/material (or site inspection) exceeding one hour: Rs. 50/- per hour (first hour free)
- Samples/models: Actual cost
- Information provided via email: Free of charge
Contact Details
| Role | Location | Contact No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Information Officer
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Sri Lanka CERT
Room 4-112,
BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
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Tel: +94 11 269 1692
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cert@cert.gov.lk |
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Designated Officer
|
Sri Lanka CERT
Room 4-112,
BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
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Tel: +94 11 269 1692
|
cert@cert.gov.lk |
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Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka
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Room No 203-204,
Block 2,Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall,
Colombo 07
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Tel: +94 112691007
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rti.commission16@gmail.com |
Chairman and Commissioners of the Right To Information Commission
For the latest official list of the Chairman and Commissioners, please refer to the Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka website.
