Ministry Governance & OversightAnti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023

Internal Affairs Unit

Institutional Integrity, Public Accountability & Oversight

The dedicated statutory oversight body of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources. Safeguarding integrity, investigating irregularities, protecting whistleblowers, and ensuring ethical public governance across all departmental operations.

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About the Unit

Ensuring Institutional Integrity & Ethical Governance

The Internal Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources serves as an independent administrative oversight body dedicated to maintaining institutional integrity, public accountability, and fair service delivery across all departments, coastal offices, and harbour operations.

Operating under the statutory provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023 and national public service integrity directives, our primary mandate includes evaluating public complaints, investigating reports of officer misconduct or administrative irregularities, enforcing anti-corruption protocols, and ensuring that all citizen inquiries are resolved promptly with strict confidentiality.

Statutory Whistleblower Protection
Independent Administrative Reviews
Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 Compliance
Zero Toleration for Retaliation
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Dedicated to upholding ethical public service standards, protecting fisher rights, and maintaining transparency across all marine and aquatic institutions.
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Statutory Mandate

Key Objectives of the Internal Affairs Unit

Core strategic pillars established pursuant to good-governance directives and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.

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Statutory Mandate Obligation

Corruption Prevention & Integrity Culture

Prevent corruption within the institution and actively foster a culture of integrity, professional ethics, and good governance among all employees.

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Statutory Mandate Obligation

Transparency & Information Access

Ensure complete transparency and accountability in all departmental activities, and facilitate lawful public access to information regarding decisions and operations.

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Statutory Mandate Obligation

Ethical Governance & Standards

Promote ethical governance and rigorous moral benchmarks across all departmental divisions, coastal authorities, and regional fisheries offices.

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Anti-Corruption Act Compliance

Protected Reporting & Whistleblower Safety

Establish secure, tamper-proof reporting mechanisms that protect whistleblowers, public complainants, and staff against any form of retaliation or reprisal.

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Inter-Agency Legal Cooperation

Legal Enforcement & CIABOC Partnership

Coordinate directly with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and law enforcement authorities for prompt legal action.

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Institutional Contacts

Key Internal Affairs Officers

Direct profile cards of designated officers in charge of public grievances, oversight inquiries, and ethical standards.

Mrs. Y.I.D. Gunawardhana
Official Oversight
Integrity Officer

Mrs. Y.I.D. Gunawardhana

Director (Development)

Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources

Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, New Secretariat, Maligawatta, Colombo 10
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Downloads & Regulations

Internal Affairs Documents & Guidance

Official guidelines, complaint submission procedures, and whistleblower protection frameworks.

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Verified Official Directive

Code of Conduct

Official gazetted publication issued under the authority of the Ministry of Fisheries Internal Affairs Unit.

02 October 2026380 KB
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Verified Official Directive

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Official gazetted publication issued under the authority of the Ministry of Fisheries Internal Affairs Unit.

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Confidential Incident Intake

Incident Reporting Portal

Submit reports regarding financial irregularities, bribery, ethical breaches, or administrative malpractice directly to the Internal Affairs Unit.

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Official & Secure Incident Register

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Log an Incident Report

Provide detailed particulars of the grievance or misconduct below for confidential review.

If you have physical documents or electronic evidence, you may also email them directly to iau@fisheries.gov.lk referencing your case ID.

Encrypted submission routed directly to the Senior Assistant Secretary (Internal Affairs).

Frequently Asked Questions

Internal Affairs Unit FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about filing complaints, confidentiality rules, and investigation steps.

You can submit complaints directly using our online Confidential Reporting Portal on this page, by sending an official email to iau@fisheries.gov.lk, calling our direct helpline (+94 11 244 6183), or visiting the Complaints Desk at the Ministry Secretariat in Colombo 10.