Acts & Regulations
The legislative framework governing the Sri Lanka Medical Council — including the Medical Ordinance, its amendments, and subsidiary regulations gazetted under its authority.
Overview
The Sri Lanka Medical Council operates within a comprehensive legislative framework that defines its authority, functions, and obligations. This framework comprises the primary enabling legislation — the Medical Ordinance — and a body of subsidiary regulations and gazette notifications that govern specific operational matters.
All documents published on this page are official instruments that carry the force of law. Registered practitioners and the public are entitled to access these documents, which set out rights, duties, fees, and procedures under SLMC regulation.
Principal Acts
Primary legislation enacted by Parliament governing SLMC
Regulations
Subsidiary rules made by the Council under delegated authority
Gazette Notifications
Official notices published in the Government Gazette
Principal Acts
Medical Ordinance
The primary enabling legislation establishing the Sri Lanka Medical Council. Defines the composition, powers, and functions of the Council; the registration framework for medical and dental practitioners; qualification recognition; and the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Council.
Medical (Amendment)
This Act may be cited as the Medical (Amendment) Act, No. 46 of 2024
Regulations
The SLMC issues subsidiary regulations under powers granted by the Medical Ordinance. These instruments govern specific operational matters and carry the same legal force as the parent Act once gazetted.
Medical & Death Certificates
Guidelines
Guidelines for Medical Practitioners and Dentists regarding the Issue of Medical Certificates
Download PDFInstructions on Serious Professional Misconduct for Medical Practitioners and Dentists
Professional Guidelines
This document provides guidance on serious professional misconduct applicable to registered medical practitioners and dentists.
Download PDFGuidelines on Ethical Conduct for Medical and Dental Practitioners Registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
Professional Ethics
This document sets out the ethical principles and professional standards expected of medical and dental practitioners registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC).
Download PDFSocial Media Guidelines for Registrants of the Sri Lanka Medical Council
Professional Ethics
This document provides guidance on the responsible and professional use of social media by registrants of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC).
Download PDFGazette Notifications
The following gazette notifications have been issued by the SLMC under the Medical Ordinance. All gazettes are published in the official Government Gazette of Sri Lanka.
Medical (Maintenance of Minimum Standards of Medical Education)
2018-01-26
The Medical (Maintenance of Minimum Standards of Medical Education)
2019-12-26
Regulation on Medical (Maintenance of Minimum Standard of Medical Education)
2021-04-10
Appointment of Registrar
2014-02-28
For gazette notifications not listed here or for certified copies, please contact the SLMC Registrar's Office at info@slmc.gov.lk or visit the Government Printer website.