Under the Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016, every Sri Lankan citizen possesses the statutory right to request and access public records and official information held by public authorities. The Western Provincial Council Secretariat is committed to fostering transparency, integrity, and democratic accountability.
Designated Statutory Officers
Information Officer
Mr. M. Ashoka Peiris
Office Address: 11th Floor, Western Provincial Council Complex, No. 204, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla.
Telephone: 011-2092807 (Ext: 3760)
Mobile: 071-8071662
Official Email: secretarywppc@sltnet.lk
Designated Officer / Appellate Authority
Mr. K.P. Harsha Wijewardana
Office Address: 11th Floor, Western Provincial Council Complex, No. 204, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla.
Telephone: 011-2092801 / 011-2092800
Fax: 011-2092803
Official Email: secretarywppc@sltnet.lk
4-Step Information Request Procedure
1. Submit Application
Lodge Form RTI-01 or a written request with the Information Officer specifying required records.
2. 14-Day Decision
Written notification issued within 14 working days approving or citing statutory exemptions.
3. Fee & Release
Payment of prescribed retrieval fees followed by release of official document copies or inspection.
4. Right of Appeal
Appeal within 14 days to the Designated Officer via Form RTI-10 if information is refused or delayed.
Standard RTI application forms (RTI-01) and appeal forms (RTI-10) are available at the Secretariat.