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Government of Sri Lanka

File a professional misconduct or negligence complaint against a medical practitioner

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Check whether practitioner is registered with SLMC and whether the complaint falls within its professional mandate

    slmc.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. Prepare written statement to Registrar describing factual allegations

  3. Check whether a sworn affidavit is required under Regulation 3 or whether a public-capacity exemption applies

  4. Submit through the formal route provided by SLMC after checking documentary and privacy requirements

  5. Await jurisdiction/preliminary assessment; any committee inquiry and Council decision are separate steps

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