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Southern Province Ministry of AgricultureRight to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 of Sri Lanka
Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016
The Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 grants all Sri Lankan citizens the right to access information held by public authorities, under Article 14A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
This Act came into force on 3rd February 2017 by Official Gazette notification of the President. It grants Sri Lankan citizens the full right to obtain any information held by a public authority through a written request. (Subject to applicable government conditions)
The Southern Province Ministry of Agriculture is fully committed to implementing the RTI Act. You have a legal right to obtain any public information you need.
The RTI (Right to Information) system was introduced to implement democratic service for the people of Sri Lanka, from local to national level.
Your rights under the RTI Act
The right to obtain letters, documents, reports, and official notes held by a public authority, through a written request.
The right to receive information within 14 days from the date of submission of your request.
The right to request written reasons if your request is rejected.
The right to submit an appeal to a senior officer within 21 days of a rejected request.
The right to submit a second appeal to the RTI Commission (RTIC).
The right to receive information in copy, digital or audio-visual format.
Steps to follow when submitting an RTI request
Prepare a written request specifying the information you wish to obtain. A precise and clear request will help you receive a prompt response. You may use the RTI Application Form RI-01 / AP-01.
RI-01 / AP-01 Application FormPay the applicable request fee (Rs. 50/- per request). Payment can be made through GovPay or government payment methods. The payment receipt must be submitted along with the request.
Applicable fees applySubmit the written request to the Designated Information Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Written request requiredA response will be received within 14 days of receipt of the request. Information can be obtained in the requested format (written / digital / copy).
Within 14 / 48 daysIf the request is rejected or a response is not received within 14 days, you may submit an appeal using the RI-10 / AP-10 appeal form within 21 days.
RI-10 / AP-10 Appeal FormIf an unfavourable response is received even after the 1st appeal, a 2nd appeal may be submitted to the RTI Commission (RTIC). RTIC is an independent body.
www.rtic.gov.lkQuestions frequently asked by the public about RTI
Information Officer
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Southern Province Ministry of AgricultureAddress
4th Floor, Dakshina Paya, Labuduwa, GalleTelephone
+94 091 4946393 / 091 4943078Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 8:30 – 4:15