Transparency & Accountability

Right to
Information.

Access official information and communicate with the designated officers of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka under the Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016.

Contact RTI Officers → Download RTI Forms
About Right to Information

Promoting Openness in University Governance

The Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016, provides a legal framework for citizens to request information from public authorities in Sri Lanka.

Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka has identified an Information Officer to receive requests and a Designated Officer to consider appeals.

Information is provided in accordance with the applicable provisions, procedures and exemptions under the Act.

Official Appointments

Our RTI Officers

Contact the Information Officer for initial information requests, or the Designated Officer for appeals under the RTI Act.

Mr. S. Aruna Indika Somarathna
Designated Officer / Appeals

Mr. S. Aruna Indika Somarathna

Registrar
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka

Office +94 252 222 615 (Ext. 102)
Mobile +94 716 811 844
Email registrar@busl.ac.lk
Considers appeals concerning decisions or non-responses from the Information Officer, in accordance with the Act.
Information Request Procedure

How to Request Information

Follow these steps to submit an information request to Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

01

Prepare Your Request

Clearly describe the information required. You may use RTI 01 or prepare a written request containing the necessary details.

02

Submit to Information Officer

Send the request to the University's Information Officer through an accepted communication method, including email or in person.

03

Receive the Decision

The Information Officer should acknowledge the request and communicate the decision within the applicable statutory period.

Important: Under the RTI framework, the initial decision should ordinarily be communicated within 14 working days. Special statutory rules apply to urgent requests concerning life and personal liberty, and extensions may be permitted in specified circumstances.
Official RTI Documents

Download RTI Forms

Download official government forms in Sinhala, Tamil or English.

RTI 10

Appeal to Designated Officer

Use this form to appeal to the Designated Officer when a response or decision of the Information Officer is unsatisfactory or not received within the required period.

Sinhala PDF ↗ Tamil PDF ↗ English PDF ↗
Frequently Asked Questions

Your RTI Questions Answered

Essential guidance on information requests, responses and appeals.

Who can request information?

Sri Lankan citizens may make requests for information held by public authorities, subject to the provisions of the RTI Act.

Is the RTI 01 form compulsory?

No. A written request containing the necessary information can be submitted without using the prescribed form.

Do I need to explain why I want the information?

Applicants are generally not required to give reasons for requesting information.

How long does the initial decision take?

The Information Officer should ordinarily inform the requester of the decision within 14 working days. Further rules govern provision of records, extensions and urgent requests.

What if my request is refused?

You may appeal to the University's Designated Officer according to the statutory appeal procedure and deadlines. RTI 10 is the relevant appeal form.

Can all information be disclosed?

No. The Act contains exemptions and procedures relating to protected information. Requests are assessed according to the applicable legal requirements.

Further Information

Official RTI Resources

Access the Sri Lankan Right to Information resources and the independent RTI Commission's official website.

For university-specific information requests, please contact the BUSL Information Officer first.