
Mrs. Priyanka Kodithuwakku
Senior Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources
Telephone
+94 11 244 6183Government of Sri Lanka
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.
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Ministry of Fisheries • Internal Affairs Unit
100%
Identity Protection Guarantee
3 Days
Initial Case Intake Receipt
Direct
Liaison with CIABOC (1954)
About the Unit
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.
Government of Sri Lanka
Ministry of Fisheries
Dedicated to upholding ethical public service standards, protecting fisher rights, and maintaining transparency across all marine and aquatic institutions.
Core strategic pillars established pursuant to good-governance directives and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
Prevent corruption within the institution and actively foster a culture of integrity, professional ethics, and good governance among all employees.
Ensure complete transparency and accountability in all departmental activities, and facilitate lawful public access to information regarding decisions and operations.
Promote ethical governance and rigorous moral benchmarks across all departmental divisions, coastal authorities, and regional fisheries offices.
Establish secure, tamper-proof reporting mechanisms that protect whistleblowers, public complainants, and staff against any form of retaliation or reprisal.
Coordinate directly with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and law enforcement authorities for prompt legal action.
Direct profile cards of designated officers in charge of public grievances, oversight inquiries, and ethical standards.

Senior Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources
Telephone
+94 11 244 6183.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Director (Development)
Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources
Telephone
+94 11 244 1537Official guidelines, complaint submission procedures, and whistleblower protection frameworks.
Official gazetted publication issued under the authority of the Ministry of Fisheries Internal Affairs Unit.
Official gazetted publication issued under the authority of the Ministry of Fisheries Internal Affairs Unit.
Submit reports regarding financial irregularities, bribery, ethical breaches, or administrative malpractice directly to the Internal Affairs Unit.
Ministry of Fisheries • IAU Intake
Official & Secure Incident Register
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about filing complaints, confidentiality rules, and investigation steps.
Government of Sri Lanka
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.
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Ministry of Fisheries • Internal Affairs Unit
100%
Identity Protection Guarantee
3 Days
Initial Case Intake Receipt
Direct
Liaison with CIABOC (1954)
About the Unit
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.
Government of Sri Lanka
Ministry of Fisheries
Dedicated to upholding ethical public service standards, protecting fisher rights, and maintaining transparency across all marine and aquatic institutions.
Core strategic pillars established pursuant to good-governance directives and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
Prevent corruption within the institution and actively foster a culture of integrity, professional ethics, and good governance among all employees.
Ensure complete transparency and accountability in all departmental activities, and facilitate lawful public access to information regarding decisions and operations.
Promote ethical governance and rigorous moral benchmarks across all departmental divisions, coastal authorities, and regional fisheries offices.
Establish secure, tamper-proof reporting mechanisms that protect whistleblowers, public complainants, and staff against any form of retaliation or reprisal.
Coordinate directly with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and law enforcement authorities for prompt legal action.
Direct profile cards of designated officers in charge of public grievances, oversight inquiries, and ethical standards.

Senior Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources
Telephone
+94 11 244 6183.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Director (Development)
Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources
Telephone
+94 11 244 1537Official guidelines, complaint submission procedures, and whistleblower protection frameworks.
Official gazetted publication issued under the authority of the Ministry of Fisheries Internal Affairs Unit.
Official gazetted publication issued under the authority of the Ministry of Fisheries Internal Affairs Unit.
Submit reports regarding financial irregularities, bribery, ethical breaches, or administrative malpractice directly to the Internal Affairs Unit.
Ministry of Fisheries • IAU Intake
Official & Secure Incident Register
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about filing complaints, confidentiality rules, and investigation steps.