Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2023-04-17

Amendment to the Sri Lankan Institute of Architects (SLIA) Law No.1 of 1976

- The Sri Lankan Institute of Architects incorporated by the Act No.1 of 1976 functions relating to the profession of Architecture of Sri Lanka, its practice and education of Architecture. It has been found necessary to amend sections of practice of the architecture, membership and use of titles relevant to in the Sri Lankan Institute of Architects Law, to be suited with the present day needs of the profession of Architecture. Accordingly, a Committee has been appointed comprising of representatives of the relevant professional bodies to examine and submit recommendations in that regard. As such, the proposal made by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing to amend the relevant sections of the Sri Lankan Institute of Architects Law No.1 of 1976 based on the recommendations of the said Committee, was approved by the Cabinet.