Sri Lanka Government Gazette 2025 May 02 Sinhala Tamil English

01.What is the Government Gazette of Sri Lanka?

All new laws, rules, government decisions, and public announcements are published in the Government Gazette, which is the official journal of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It serves as the official channel for enforcing government announcements.

02.What kind of content does the Gazette publish?

The Gazette contains:

• Amendments and new legislation (Acts, Bills, Regulations)

• Appointments by the government (Judges, Ministry officials, Board members)

• Jobs and tenders in the public sector

• Registrations and dissolutions of companies

• Notices of land acquisition

• Notifications about taxes and customs

• Notices of citizenship and name changes

03.Does the Gazette have legal force behind it?

Indeed. A law, rule, or notice is formally enforceable after it is published in the Gazette. Gazetted notices are accepted as legitimate by government agencies and courts.

04.How frequently is the Government Gazette of Sri Lanka published?

Regular Gazettes: Published once a week, usually on Fridays.

Extraordinary Gazettes: Issued when necessary for pressing issues (e.g., sudden policy changes, emergency regulations).

05.Where can I find the Government Gazette of Sri Lanka?

Free online:

• www.documents.gov.lk is the official website.

• Government Printing Department: www.govprint.gov.lk

• Hard Copies: Available at the Government Publications Bureau (Colombo) and major libraries.

06.Can the public publish notices in the Gazette?

Yes, but only certain categories. Private entities (e.g., companies, individuals) can publish specific notices (e.g., name changes, dissolutions) after approval and payment of fees.

07.How do I check old Gazettes?

• Online Archives: Available on the official website.

• National Archives of Sri Lanka: Maintains physical and digital records.

08.In legal documents, how should I cite the Sri Lanka Government Gazette?

For instance:

“Gazette Extraordinary No. 1234/26 of 25th January 2024.”

Incorporate:

• Number in the Gazette (e.g., No. 1234/26)

• Publication date

• Type (Regular/Extraordinary)

09.Who is in charge of publishing Sri Lanka’s Government Gazette?

It is published by the Ministry of Public Administration’s Department of Government Printing.

10.Does the Gazette have an admission fee?

Free to access online.

Hard copies: The Government Publications Bureau sells them for a small fee.

Do You Need More Assistance?

Department of Government Printing can be reached.

Telephone: +94 11 2 367 367

Email address: info@govprint.gov.lk