The Ministry of Civil Aviation was the Sri Lankan government ministry responsible for the formulation of a more appropriate policy framework and efficient mechanisms by which to offer competitive and qualitative aviation services in order to fulfill the local and international requirements in the aviation sector. The ministry was established in 2010 under the government of Mahinda Rajapaksa, and was effectively dissolved following his defeat to Maithripala Sirisena.
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 22 November 2010 |
| Dissolved | 12 January 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | Sri Lanka |
| Employees | 121 |
| Annual budget | Rs 13.678,780 Billion |
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| Website | aviationmin.gov.lk |
Piyankara Jayaratne is the only individual who has ever served as the minister responsible for this ministry.
List of ministers
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Incumbent since 12 January 2015Vacant | |
| Ministry of Civil Aviation | |
| Appointer | The President |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Piyankara Jayaratne |
| Formation | 22 November 2010 |
| Final holder | Piyankara Jayaratne |
| Abolished | 12 January 2015 |
| Website | aviationmin.gov.lk |
The Minister of Civil Aviation is an appointment in the Cabinet of Sri Lanka.
| Name | Portrait | Party | Tenure | President | ||
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| Piyankara Jayaratne | Sri Lanka Freedom Party | 22 November 2010 – 12 January 2015 | Mahinda Rajapaksa | |||