Iesl Transaction - A 2016 Final

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS,
SRI LANKA
TRANSACTIONS
2016
PART A
ANNUAL SESSIONS 2016

ANNUAL REPORTS 2015/2016
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2015/2016
To promote the acquisition and interchange of technical knowledge,

advance the science and practice of engineering in all its branches and
regulate professional activities in Sri Lanka.
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS,

SRI LANKA
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Tel : 2698426, 2685490, 2699210
Fax : 2699202
E-mail : iesl@slt.lk
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CONTENTS
Photograph of the Council for the Session 2015/2016

Council for the Session 2015/2016
Committees of the Session 2015/2016
Report of the President
24
Report of the Council for the Session 2015/2016
28
Report of the Auditors for the Financial year ending December 31, 2015
52
Reports of the Committees

- Standing Committees
78
- Sectional Committees
85
- Provincial Centres
118
- CPD Committee
144
- JIY Committee
147
- Women Engineers Forum 2016/2017
150
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on October 24, 2015
153
Resolutions proposed to be taken up at the

Annual General Meeting on October 22, 2016
181
Programme of the Annual Sessions 2015/2016
193
Past Office Bearers of IESL
203
(2nd Row) - Eng. Jaliya Bandara, Eng. A P K Mutunayake, Eng. M D S Wijayabandara, Eng. P C Jinasena, Eng. M R Ranatunga, Eng. P A S Anuradha, Eng.(Dr.) U P Nawagamuwa, Eng. K
S Mangala Silva, Eng. M G Hemachandra, Eng.(Dr.) S Wickramaratne.
Standing (1st Row) - Eng. Kosala Kamburadeniya, Eng. Arjuna Manamperi, Eng. K P I U Dharmapala, Eng. Indika Walpitage, Eng. I R P Gunatilake, Eng. P Thangamayil, Eng.(Mrs) Shyama
Gunawardana, Eng. M N A Samad, Eng.(Lt.Col) Dr. Chandana Gamage, Eng.(Prof.) S A S Perera, Eng. N A P S K Narangoda, Eng. M H M A Bandara, Eng.(Dr.) D A R Dolage.
Left to Right :
Seated - Eng. J A G R Jayalath, Eng.(Prof.) T M Pallewatta, Eng.(Prof.) Mrs. N Ratnayake, Eng. R J Gunawardana Chairman, BoT, Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon, Eng. Wimalasena Gamage - President,
Eng. Tilak De Silva, Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, Eng.(Dr.) Kamal Laksiri, Eng. A P R De Silva, Eng.(Dr.) Jagath Peiris CEO/ Executive Secretary.
COUNCIL FOR THE SESSION 2015/2016
THE
THEINSTITUTION
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OFENGINEERS,
ENGINEERS,SRI
SRILANKA
LANKA
Patron
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena
COUNCIL
COUNCILFOR
FORTHE
THESESSION
SESSION2015/2016
2015/2016
President
Eng. Wimalasena Gamage, BSc Eng, PGDEng.Hy (Delft), PGDM (OUSL), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Past Presidents
Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon, BSc Eng, MEng, MBA, D.Tech, MICE, FIPM(SL), FIE(Sri Lanka),
IntPE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. Tilak De Silva, BSc Eng, MSc, FBCS(UK), FIET(UK), MIEEE(USA), FIE(Sri Lanka), C.Eng,
Chartered IT Professional
President-Elect
Eng. J Meegoda, BSc Eng(Hons), MBA(SJP), PGDip(Norway), MIEEE, FIE(Sri Lanka),
Vice Presidents
Eng.(Prof.) (Mrs.) N Ratnayake, BSc Eng(Hons), MEng(Wales), MIEPSL, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. (Prof.) T M Pallewatta, BSc Eng (Hons), MEng, D.Eng, FIAE(SL), FIE(Sri Lanka),
Eng.(Dr.) Kamal Laksiri, BSc Eng.(Hons), MSc, PhD, MASCE, MIET, MASME,
FIE(Sri Lanka), IntPE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Honorary Secretary
Eng. J A G R Jayalath, BSc Eng, MEng, MEcon, PGDip(CM), PGDip.(IT), FIHT(UK),

MIRC(India), MCILT, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Honorary Treasurer
Eng. A P R De Silva, BSc Eng(Hons), MEng(Const. Mgt.), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Chairmen, Sectional Committees
Agricultural & Plantation: Eng. M H M A Bandara, BSc Eng, PGDip(FM), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Building Services : Eng. N A P S K Narangoda, BSc Eng(Hons), MSc, MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Chemical & Process : Eng. (Prof.) S A S Perera, BSc Eng, FIE(Sri Lanka), IntPE(Sri Lanka), CEng
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Civil : Eng. M N A Samad, BSc Eng, PGDip (Struct. Design), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Electrical & Electronics : Eng. Kosala Kamburadeniya, BSc Eng(Hons), PGDip, MBA, MIET,
MASHRAE, MIEEE, MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng, Attorney-at-Law
IT & Communications : Eng. (Lt.Col) Dr. C D Gamage, BSc Eng(Hons), MEng, PhD, MACM,
MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Mechanical : Eng. Arjuna Manamperi, BSc Eng, MEng, MBA, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Representative Fellows
Eng. K P I U Dharmapala, BSc Eng, MASCE, MSSE, FICE, FIE(Aust), PE(Aust), FIE(Sri Lanka),
Eng.(Dr.) D A R Dolage, BSc Eng, MSc, MA, MBA, DBA, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng.(Mrs) Shyama Gunawardana, BSc Eng, PGDip(Hydraulic Eng), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. I R P Gunatilaka, BSc Eng, MEng(Moratuwa), MBA, MA, MEng (IHE), MSSE(SL),
IntPE(Sri Lanka), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. P Thangamayil, BSc, PGDip(Eng), LLB, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. Indika Walpitage, BSc Eng(Hons), MBA, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Representative Members
Eng. M D S Wijayabandara, BSc Eng(Hons), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng, MIP(Germany)

Eng P C Jinasena, BSc Eng(Hons), MACE(Sri Lanka), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. M R Ranatunga, BSc Eng(Hons), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng.(Dr.) U P Nawagamuwa, BSc Eng (Hons), MEng(AIT), Dr.Eng(YNU), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. K S Mangala Silva, BSc Eng(Hons), MEng(Structural), MSSE(SL), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. M G Hemachandra, BSc Eng(Hons), Dip(Mgmt), Dip. in Com. Arbitration, MBA(Infrastructure),
Eng. A P K Mutunayake, BSc Eng(Hons), MEng, MBA, MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng. Jaliya Bandara, BSc Eng(Hons), MSc, MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Eng.(Dr.) Sanjeewa Wickramaratne, BSc Eng, PhD, MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng.
Eng. P A S Anuradha, BSc Eng(Hons), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
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Board of Trustees
Eng. R J Gunawardana, BSc Eng.(Hons), MBA, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng - Chairman
Eng.(Prof.) A K W Jayawardane, BSc Eng.(Hons), MSc (Lough), PhD(Lough), FIE(Sri Lanka),
Eng.(Dr.) Ananda Ranasinghe, BSc Eng(Hons), MTech(Const.Mgmt), MEng(Struct Eng), PhD, MICE,
AIStructE, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng, Attorney-at-Law
Eng. Tilak De Silva, BSc Eng, MSc, FBCS(UK), FIET(UK), MIEEE(USA), FIE(Sri Lanka), C.Eng,
Chartered IT Professional
Eng. W J L S Fernando, BSc Eng.(Hons), MEng, MIET, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
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Secretariat
CEO/Executive Secretary - Eng.(Dr.) L Jagath A Peiris, BSc Eng, MBA, DBA, MIET (UK),
MSOE(UK), MIPlantE(UK), IntPE(Sri Lanka), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Deputy Executive Secretary - Eng.(Ms) Badra Jayaweera, BSc Eng, FIET, FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Director(Member Services & Education) Eng. W N A M Abeysekera, BSc Eng. MBA, CPM,
Manager (Membership) Mr. K K Sunil Senason, B.Com(Spl)
Manager (Finance) Ms. S N Kulathunga, BSc (Accounting)
Manager (Operations) - Mr. Tudor Dharmasiri
Manager (Publicity) Mr. M J Farzandh, BSc(Agric.)
Manager Techno (Operations, Sales & Marketing) - Mr. P M W Kannangara
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COMMITTEES
Board of Trustees
Eng. R J Gunawardana Chairman
Eng.(Prof.) A K W Jayawardane
Eng.(Dr.) Ananda Ranasinghe
Eng. Tilak De Silva
Eng. Shavindranath Fernando
Board of Management of the Benevolent Fund

Eng. R J Gunawardana - Chairman
Eng. W Gamage
Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon
Eng. A P R de Silva
Eng. Priyal De Silva
Eng. P Thangamayil
Eng. K S Senanayake
Eng. P C C Perera
Eng. R B Kumarapathirana
Board of Accreditation
Eng. (Prof.) B L Tennekoon - Chairman
Eng. W Gamage
Eng. (Prof.) L L Ratnayake
Eng. (Prof.) A K W Jayawardane
Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda
Eng. M R Thabrew
Eng. (Prof.) Mohan Kumaraswamy
Eng. (Prof.) K K C K Perera
Eng.(Prof.) Leelananda Rajapakse
Eng. (Dr.) P D C Perera
Eng. (Dr.) A Atputharajah
Eng. M I Ilham Jazeel
Eng. Madhawa Perera
Eng. (Dr.) P N Wikramanayake
Eng. E M Piyasena
Eng. (Prof.) K A Malik K Ranasinghe
Eng. D K B S Tilakasena
Eng. M L Weerasinghe
Eng. (Ms.) A Wimalasuriya
Board of Registration
Eng. W Gamage - Chairman
Eng.(Dr.) Jayantha Ranatunga
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Eng. W J L S Fernando
Eng.(Prof.) L L Ratnayake
Eng. Priyal de Silva
Eng.(Prof.) S A S Perera
Eng. Russel de Zilwa
Eng. (Prof.) B L Tennekoon
Eng. Madhawa Perera
Eng.(Dr.) D A R Dolage
Eng. Mangala Yapa
Eng. D K B S Tilakasena
Eng.(Prof.) K K C K Perera
Eng. M D S Wijayabandara
Eng. G D A Piyatilake
Eng. Ranjith Gunatilleke
Eng. M L Weerasinghe
Eng. M I Ilham Jazeel
Eng.(Prof.) Leelananda Rajapakse
Eng.(Dr.) A Atputharajah
Eng.(Dr.) Chandana Perera
By-Laws Revision Committee

Eng. W Gamage Chairman
Eng. B R O Fernando
Eng. L C R De Silva
Eng. Tilak De Silva
Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. N Ratnayake
Eng. K P I U Dharmapala
Eng. P Thangamayil
Eng. (Dr.) D A R Dolage
Eng. P W Sarath
Editorial Board
Eng.(Prof.) Mrs. Niranjanie Ratnayake
Eng. (Prof.) T M Pallewatta
Eng.(Dr.) Kamal Laksiri
Eng. (Dr.) U P Nawagamuwa
Eng. (Prof.) K P P Pathirana
Eng. (Dr.) K E D Sumanasiri
Eng. (Dr.) Mrs. T N Wickramarachchi
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Officers of IESL
Eng. (Dr.) S B Wijekoon
Eng. J Meegoda
Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. Niranjanie Ratnayake
Eng. (Dr.) Kamal Laksiri
Eng. J A G R Jayalth
Eng. A P R De Silva
Continuing Professional Development Committee

Eng. (Dr.) Kamal Laksiri - Chairman
Eng. W Gamage

Eng. (Prof.)(Mrs.) N. Ratnayake
Eng. (Ms.) T D Abeysuriya
Eng. W K Piyarathna
Eng. Madhawa Herath
Eng. A Nihal Dissanayake
Eng. R G Gamini
Eng. R Ganeshwaran
Eng. G D Hathiringe
Eng. M G Jayaratne
Eng. (Ms.) R M D Jayawardane
Eng. D L N B Jayawardhana
Eng. S P Kandanearachchi
Eng. (Dr.) (Ms.) S C S Karunaratne
Eng. G T D M Kumara
Eng. E K C S Madhuranga
Eng. K G D Nanayakkara
Eng. P Anojan
Eng. K W K Priyadarshana
Eng. A C Rasiah
Eng. (Dr.) G N. Samarasekara
Eng. K Weerasinghe
Eng. M N S S Sharifdeen
Eng. P. Kalubowila
Eng. (Ms.) P M P Wijeratne
Eng. C N Dalugoda
Education Committee
Eng. (Prof.) T M Pallewatta - Chairman
Eng. W Gamage
Eng. (Prof.) (Mrs) N Ratnayake
Eng. (Dr) Kamal Laksiri
Eng. J A Granie R Jayalath
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Eng. N A P S K Narangoda
Eng. M N A Samad
Eng. S R N De Zilwa
Eng. M A W Malasinghe
Eng. G D Hathiringe
Eng. R Shanmugaratnam
Eng. B W Nimal Rupasinghe
Eng. S Witharana
Eng. R Ganeshwaran
Eng. G D Nanayakkara
Eng. (Mrs.) M T C P Hapangama
Eng. D A M Abeysekara
Finance & Procurement Committee

Eng. B R O Fernando
Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. Niranjanie Ratnayake
Eng.(Dr.) Kamal Laksiri
Eng. A P R de Silva
Eng. J A G R Jayalath
Eng. W Indika
Eng. M G Hemachandra
Eng. J W M R T Seimon
Eng. P W Sarath
Eng. K M G U R Dias
Eng. A P N Vithanage
Eng. S Sritharan
Eng. N A B R Wijayawardhana
Eng. M N Susantha Perera
Eng. T S Godakumbura
Library and Publication Committee

Eng. (Prof.) (Mrs) Niranjanie Ratnayake - Chairperson
Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda (President Elect)
Eng. K S Senanayake
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Eng. (Dr.) Udeni Nawagamuwa
Eng. (Dr.) K.E.D. Sumanasiri
Eng. P W Wickramasekara
Eng. (Ms.) G A S C Samararatne
Eng. (Dr.) B C L Athapattu
Eng. Samudaya Nanayakkara
Eng. (Dr.) J.M.A. Manatunge
Eng. T Uthayakumar
Eng. A K M Priyanvada
Eng. R L O Muthunayake
Eng. K J Sirikumara
Eng. K S Kumara
Eng. M S Kankanamge
Eng.(Ms) I Dushyanthan
Eng. R R De Silva Bulathge
Eng. N P A R K Nainanayake
Professional Standards Management Committee

Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda - Chairman
Eng. W Gamage
Eng. (Prof.) (Mrs.) N Ratnayake
Eng. B R O Fernando
Eng. A P R De Silva
Eng. A Manamperi
Eng. P C Jinasena
Eng. M N A Samad
Eng. Kosala Kamburadeniya
Eng.(Lt Col) Dr. C D Gamage
Eng. S R N De Zilwa
Eng. M A W Malasinghe
Eng. (Dr.) K M P S Bandara
Eng. J W M R T Seimon
Eng.(Ms.) S H Gunawardana
Eng. K P W Rajasiri
Eng. Indika Walpitage
Eng. U L D N D Perera
Eng. S H U De Silva
Eng. K M G U R Dias
Eng. N R Ratnayake
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Eng. M Gamage
Eng. R Ganeshwaran
Eng. R G Gamini
Eng. (Mrs.) M T C P Hapangama
Eng. A P N Vithanage
Eng. Madhawa Herath
Eng. Z T M Fazli
Eng. N A B R Wijayawardhana
Eng. W P G D R Senanayake
Eng. H K Sudantha
Eng. P K D Ajith Chanaka
Eng. M K Hapuarachchi
Professional Affairs Committee

Eng. (Dr) Ananda Ranasinghe
Eng. (Prof) (Ms) Niranjanie Ratnayake
Eng. (Prof) T M Pallewatta
Eng. M N A Samad
Eng.(Lt. Col.) Dr. C D Gamage
Eng. Arjuna Manamperi
Eng. Hemal A Pieris
Eng.(Mrs.) Shyama Gunawardana
Eng. K S Senanayake
Eng. W M D N Ranasinghe
Eng. N A S Kumara
Eng. Asantha G Sumanarathna
Eng. (Ms.) Nanthiny Kamalathasan
Eng. (Major Gen.) S A G Sooriyarachchi
Eng. H D Chaminda
Eng. R G Gamini
Eng. A W M B Wijekoon
Eng. H V C Mendis
Eng. B M B K S Bandara
Eng. A I Kaluarachchi
Eng. A Nalaka Santhajeewa
Eng. D G Konara
Eng. Amila Amunugama
Eng. R Ganeshwaran
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ICT Committee
Eng. Samudaya Nanayakkara - Chairman
Eng. S A Samarakoon
Eng.(Lt Col) Dr. C D Gamage
Eng. K Dilan Anuruddha
Eng. M L V Hasaranga
Eng. Nalinda Herath
Eng. Madhawa Herath
Eng. W Indika
Junior Inventor of the Year (JIY) Committee

Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda President-Elect, IESL
Eng. H N Gunasekara Chairman
Eng. H D B P Herath Secretary
Eng. B S Samarasiri
Eng. D M Punchibanda
Eng. L G Samarawickrama
Eng. S A P C Siriwardane
Eng. D D L Wijethunga
Eng. E S C Edirisinghe
Eng. Thivjhan Kanaganayagam
Eng. D M D K Dissanayaka
Eng. M R de Silva
Mr. Maduranga Karunajeewa Coordinator
Techno Committee
Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda Chairman
Eng. Saliya Kaluarachchi
Eng. Dhanushka Senanayake
Eng. H D B P Herath
Eng. D M D K Dissanayake
Eng. Madhawa Herath
Eng. R M T O Rajapakshe
Eng. R A M D Ranasinghe
Eng. DM H B Dissanayake
Eng. L H T K Gunawardena
Eng. S A Samarakoon
Eng. H M J N Herath
Eng. S C A Subasinghe
Eng. (Ms.) Sanojani Wijesinghe
Eng. M N A Samad
Eng. (Dr.) C D Gamage
Eng. (Ms) P M P Wijeratne
Eng. W Jayaratne
Eng. Y Dilrooban
Eng. V Kayaththiry
Eng. D A G Muditha Lakmal
Eng. Thimira Godakumbura
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Eng. Keerthi Sri Senanayake

Eng. Krishnarajah Sayanthan
Eng. Isuru Wijewardena
Eng. G T D Methsiri Kumara
Eng. C H D Gamage
Eng. H M C N Herath
Eng. N P A R K Nainayake
Eng. K H G S Jayaneth
Eng. J G D S de Silva
Eng. Ajith Chanaka
Eng. W H M P Weerakkody
Eng. R M S S Wellawa
Eng. U P Pallekumbura
Eng. G N Alahakoon
University Liaison Committee

Eng.(Prof) (Mrs) Niranjanie Ratnayake
Eng. A P R De Silva
Eng. M N A Samad
Eng. (Prof.) S A S Perera
Eng. M H M A Bandara
Eng. (Lt. Col) Dr. Chandana Gamage
Eng.(Prof.) B L Tennekoon
Eng. (Prof) K K C K Perera
Eng. (Prof.) L Rajapaksha
Eng. (Dr.) P D C Perera
Dr. K A C Udayakumar
Eng.(Dr.) A Atputharajah
Eng. (Dr.) S M Junaideen
Eng. S N Niles
Eng. S M Dissanayake
Eng. (Dr) Ruwan Appuhamy
Eng.(Dr) D A R Dolage
Women Engineers Forum

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Joint Secretary
Joint Secretary
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Eng. (Ms.) Mangala Wickramanayake

Eng. (Ms.) Shayma Gunawardana
Eng. (Ms.) U.W.V.De.S.Kanakaratne
Eng. (Ms.) Tharangika Jayasundera
Treasurer
Social Secretary
Eng. (Ms.) Kushmy Senaratne

Eng. (Ms.) Devika Abesuriya
Committee Members

Eng. (Ms.) M.M.N.Munawwara

Eng. (Ms.) Dulmini Indrasiri
Eng. (Ms.) Lilani Ruhunuge
Eng. (Ms.) Nadeesha
Eng. (Ms.) Sudhari Jayasinghe
Eng. (Ms.) Sudarshani Widhanapathirana
Eng. (Ms.) Tharangani
Advisory Committee
Members

Eng.(Ms) Lanka Hathurusinha

Eng.(Prof) Mrs. N Ratnayake
Eng. (Ms) Lakmini Nonis
Eng. (Ms.) Thamara Mallawaarachchi
Eng. (Ms) Badra Kamaladasa
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SECTIONAL COMMITTEES
Agricultural & Plantation Engineering Sectional Committee
Eng. M.H.M.A. Bandara - Chairman
Eng. Dr. Sarath Samaraweera - Secretary
Eng. T.K.G. Ranasinghe
Eng. N Kanesu
Eng. (Capt.) Nalaka Gunasinghe
Eng. Ariyaratne Edirisinghe
Eng. H.M.A.P. Ratnayake
Eng. Mahesh Dissanayake
Eng.(Ms) Nilanthi Fernando
Eng. G.A.M.A. Wijethunge
Eng. Priyantha Dissanayake
Eng. M.M.S. Marasinghe
Building Services Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. Prasanna Narangoda (Chairman)
Eng. Suran Fernando (Secretary)
Eng. Chula De Silva
Eng. Bandula Karunaratna
Eng. Koojana Weerasinghe
Eng. Samantha Gunawardana
Eng. Priyantha Balapitiya
Eng. Lasantha Dharmathilake
Eng. Aruna Amarasekara
Eng. Gamini Ranaweera
Eng. Mahesh Jayatissa
Eng. Nishantha Indika
Eng. Samantha Indika
Eng. Faizal Ghany
Eng. Lakmal Isuru
Eng. Reza Ghany
Eng. Ishan Perera
Eng. Asitha Bandaranayake
Chemical & Process Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. (Prof) S A S Perera - Chairman
Eng. M.L Wickramasinghe Joint Secretary
Eng. K G H Kodagoda Joint Secretary
Eng.(Dr.) S A K Abaywardana
Eng. D Chandrasekara
Eng. C K D Welhenge
Eng. E M Piyasena
Eng. W R M U Wickramasinghe
Eng. S K Thennakoon
Eng. D Gunasekara
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Eng. M A M Jinasena
Eng. E K C S Madanayaka
Eng. K G V K De Silva
Eng. P Sarathchandra
Civil Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. M N A Samad - Chairman
Eng. K M T B Ganegoda - Secretary
Eng. W.B.G. Fernando
Eng. C.J Ranasinghe
Eng. S.M. Madawalagama
Eng. B.H.T. Bulathsinhala
Eng. Pradeep Kumara
Eng. A.M.H.K Abeykoon
Eng. U.L. Darshana N.D. Perera
Eng. B.R. Jayakumar
Eng. Ananda Silva
Eng. Faizal Ghany
Eng. L.N.Pallegama

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. Kosala Kamburadeniya - Chairman
Eng. Tenson Bamunuarachchi - Secretary
Eng. Ravi Rupasinghe
Eng. A.M.N.S.S. Sharifdeen
Eng. Pathum Jayawardena
Eng. Ajith Indikadulla
Eng. M.M. Aliyar
Eng. Neil Abeysekara
Eng. L. Roshan De Silva
Eng. Nilantha Balasuriya
Eng. Kasun Premathilaka
Eng. Yushan De Silva
Eng. Sampath Pathiranarachchi
Eng. Gayan Maliviarachchi
Eng. Thilanka Ratnayaka
Eng. WinindaKith Piyarathna
Eng. Janaka Udana
Eng. Harshana Disanayaka
IT & Communication Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. (Lt. Col) Dr. Chandana Gamage - Chairman
Eng. Dileepa Lathsara Secretary
Eng.(Prof.) K K Y W Perera
Eng. Saman Samarakoon
Eng. Ajith P Indikadulle
Eng.(Dr.) Shantha Fernando
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Eng. Achini Randeniya
Eng. Vidula Hasaranga
Eng. Kushan Sharma
Eng. Nalinda Herath
Eng. Kasun Chathuranga
Eng. Harshana Porawagama
Eng. Dilan Gamachchige
Eng. Nalin Karunasinghe
Eng. Sandareka Wickramanayake
Eng. Dilan Anuruddha
Eng. Musthalie Shaheed
Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. Arjuna Manamperi - Chairman
Eng. K A L Kollure - Secretary
Eng. P R S Chandrakumara
Eng. G S D Dahanayake
Eng. R M N K Dharmasena
Eng. T S Godakumbura
Eng. K M Herath
Eng. U M O N Ilanganthilaka
Eng. L H A U Jayarathne
Eng. L P Jayasinghe
Eng. P Kalubowila
Eng. K P A N Karunanayake
Eng. W D G R Karunarathna
Eng. M K C C Mirihagalla
Eng. A P K Muthunayake
Eng. N K M C Neththikumara
Eng. L I Palayangoda
Eng. K A B Pathirathna
Eng. T M N L Peiris
Eng. R K A G Rathnayaka
Eng. R M D M Rathnayake
Eng. S D G R Sandanayake
Eng. A M A D M Senadhira
Eng. C P Thambawita
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PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS
IESL Eastern Chapter
Eng. S. Jayanthan - Chairman
Eng. M.R.M. Farhan - Secretary
Eng. A.S.M. Irshath
Eng. S. Santhiramohan
Eng. S. Mayuran
Eng. U. Mayuran
Eng. S. Sathees
Eng. A.M. Haikal
Eng. A.L.M. Fazmy
Eng. S. Thushan
Eng. T. Pathmarajah
Eng. M.T.M. Zuhail
Eng. Dr. S.M. Junaideen
Eng. D.A. Pragash
IESL Kandurata Chapter

Eng. (Ms.) S K I Wijewardena - Chairperson
Eng. K A Ariyawansa - Secretary
Eng. D M S S Dasanayaka
Eng.(Ms.) H M S K Dharmadasa
Eng. (Ms.) C M S Dissanayake
Eng. K T G M Duleeka
Eng. K P Kodituwakku
Eng. P A Liyanarachchi
Eng. T V N Perera
Eng. R M A C B Rathnayake
Eng. V P S D S Vitharana

IESL Rajarata Chapter

Eng. J.A.D.R. Sujith Kumara - Chairman
Eng. K.C.D. Fernando - Secretary
Eng. D.M.S.P. Bandara
Eng. R.M.K. Karunaratna
Eng. T.M.R. Dissanayake
Eng. M.I.D. Muhtukumarana
Eng. M.W.S. Bandara
Eng. S. C. Rathnayaka
Eng. (Ms.) D.L.B.P. Wijesekara
Eng. P.P. Seneviratna
Eng. P.U.K. Thilakaratna
Eng. S.I. Kasthuriarachchi
Eng. D.S.B. Herath
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Eng. A.M.C.T.K. Attanayake

Eng. Chathura Ranaweera
Eng. D.S. Rathnayake
Eng. H.M.A.P. Rathnayake
Eng. L. Kotavilaarachchi
Eng. B.A.N. Jayalath
Eng. Aruna
Eng. (Ms.) Priyanka Munasinghe
Eng. P.A.N.H. Thilakarathna
Eng. Niranjan Dhanapala
Eng. A.M.J.B. Alahakoon
Eng. Shanthirathna
IESL Ruhunu Chapter

Eng. Sunil Jayawardena - Chairman
Eng. (Dr.)(Mrs.) T.N. Wickramaarachchi - Secretary
Eng. D.M.J. Roshan Kumara
Eng. N.A.A. Priyantha
Eng. Ravindra Jayadewa
Eng. Anusha Sampath
Eng. (Dr.) Sudhira De Silva
Eng. J.A. Sandaruwan Dharmapala
Eng. I.D. Wijesiri
Eng. Chamil Janaka
Eng. D.C.L. Gallage
Eng. Chandana Kumara
Eng. Srimal Bandara
Eng. V.G.D. Indeewara
Mr. Chandana Munasinghe
IESL Uva Chapter

Eng. P S S Vithanage - Chairman
Eng. T W M L P Wijesundara - Secretary
Eng. B A M S Beligaswatte
Eng. D M R Dhanapala
Eng. D M G C Dissanayake
Eng. W M N N Gunasekara
Eng. B H Hasan
Eng. Aravinda Karunarathne
Eng. H M L M Kumara
Eng. M T G A N Lakmal
Eng. S N B M Padmasiri
Eng. W M D Ranasinghe
Eng. R M S N K Rathnayaka
Eng. J M Samankumara
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IESL Vadakkin Chapter

Eng. N Navaneethan - Chairman
Eng.(Ms.) M Thayaparan - Secretary
Eng.(Ms.) G Abira
Eng. J Amalendran
Eng. M T A Consalas
Eng. S Gowrythasan
Eng. N Kirushnarupan
Eng. T Rajagopu
Eng. M M Rajkumar
Eng. K M M Ruwaim
Eng. T Sivakaran
Eng. (Dr.) S S Sivakumar
Eng. S Suntharakumar
IESL Wayamba Chapter

Eng. K B V Indrapala - Chairman
Eng. H M K J Weerasooriya - Secretary
Eng. Kasun Thisara Abeysinghe
Eng. A M G B Alahakoon
Eng. R M Amadoru
Eng. S D N Ariyawansha
Eng. M J Arulthasan
Eng. I M S Bandara
Eng. B M L S Bandaranayake
Eng. D M B Dissanayake
Eng. D M M P Dissanayake
Eng. S M B Dissanayake
Eng. P V J Fernando
Eng. M I M Irshad
Eng. S N Jayasinghe
Eng. J S Jayatissa
Eng. J M T B Jayawardhana
Eng. M M D K Mahiti
Eng. M K D R T Mallawaarachchi
Eng. G D T R B Olagama
Eng. W S S Piyasinghe
Eng. E G K Priyananda
Eng. R A H Rajamanthri
Eng. M G H Ranatunga
Eng. R A K S Ranawaka
Eng. P D B Ratnayake
Eng. R A D S Wickramanayake
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PRESIDENTS REPORT
Dear Members,
Frist of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude
for the trust and confidence you placed in me by
electing me as President of The institution of Engineers
for the session 2015/2016.
I am writing this Presidents report with a much lighter
heart towards the end of my presidency than I did when
I delivered my inaugural speech at the inauguration of
the 2015/2016 sessions.
The session 2015/2016 being the 110th anniversary
of the institution the engineering community was
expecting a great deal of initiative and activity during
the session.
We had several religious functions to commemorate the 110th anniversary including the all night
Pirith Ceremony at the institution on 3rd January 2016 and Sangika Dana alms giving onthe
following day to bless all past and present member engineers.On the 110thbirthday of the Institution
of Engineers, Sri Lanka which was on 6th January 2016, religious ceremonies; Buddhist, Christianity
and Islamic were held in Eng. D.J. Wimalasurendra Memorial auditorium of the institution invoking
blessings.
As I mentioned in my Presidential Address at the inauguration of the sessions 2015/2016, IESL members
have to play a vital role, through IESL, towards national development keeping high professional
standards and skills both within and outside the field of engineering towards sustainability in the
next few decades to win the hearts and minds of the general public under the policies of Good
Governance.
To achieve the above targets all the Council members, members of all Standing Committees, Sectional
committees and Provincial Chapters worked hard and the progress made is remarkable.
With the view of strengthening the IESL, during the last few years, the Professional Standards
Management Committee had worked hard in training Associate Members for professional review
examinations, conducting B Paper Lecture series in the IESL auditorium and publishing same in
the IESL web site. The IESL Provincial Chapters also organized regional seminars and training to
enhance the skills of our Associate Members. Many Engineers in senior Managerial positions with
wide experience were given opportunities under the special route to become Chartered Engineers.
As a result of all efforts made in the year 2016 more than 400 engineers were inducted as Chartered
Engineers.
The Education Committee suitably amended the Terms of Reference of the Education Standards
Committee and also played avital role in evaluating foreign degrees as well as local private universities
which are not accredited under Washington Accord or recognized by IESL, to give Associate/ Affiliate
/ Student membership.
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The Accreditation Board was fully involved in the process of improving the accreditation of engineering
degree programs in national universities by providing training on the subject of curriculum mapping
and aligning of assessment and other subjects ensuring consistency among accreditation panels in
collaboration with subject experts from foreign universities and accreditation boards.
During the month of April, President of IESL and Immediate Past President, Eng. (Dr.) S. B. Wijekoon,
participated in the symposium of Accreditation of Engineering Degrees in Beijing, China organized
by the China Engineering Education Accreditation Association on their invitation which has given
good exposure on Accreditation processes of member countries of the International Engineering
Alliance (IEA).
With that valuable experience in hand the President IESL with a delegation comprising Immediate
Past President, Eng.Dr. S.B. Wijekoon, Eng. Prof. T.M. Pallewatta (Representing IESL President Elect)
and Director Accreditation, Eng.(Miss) Arundathi Wimalasuriya attended the annual meeting of
the International Engineering Alliance during May 30-June 3, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which gave
valuable exposure on Accreditation of Four Year degree courses. Further, we were able to develop
linkswith accreditation boards of all other countries of the IEA and agree to exchange available
expertise in each others accreditation process.
Further, with the view of commencing Accreditation of three year degree programs at the
incorporated level under Sydney Accord in Sri Lanka, the delegation had unofficial discussion with
member countries to get collaboration and the Institution of Engineers, Ireland had readily agreed
to extend their support.
The IESL has also requested the University Grants Commission (UGC) to allocate sufficient funds to
strengthen the laboratories of engineering faculties and as a result more than SLRs.1000 million was
allocated to Engineering faculties.
Further, the IESL met the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the UGC and discussed the policy of
establishment of engineering faculties under private universities and new engineering faculties in
national universities. The, IESL also discussed the establishment of Engineering Technological courses
as three year degree courses.
The Chairman of UGC had requested the IESL to become a member of the Sydney Accord and accredit
the courses accordingly.
Further, the Chairman of UGC had mentioned that UGC has no authority to make rules for Universities
coming under BOI projects and that IESL has to play a vital role in recognition and accreditation of
such engineering courses.
The IESL under its Professional Affairs Committee played vital role in discussions with the government
Minister of External Trade and Commerce and officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Trade on
Foreign Trade Agreements to safeguard interests of Engineers with other professionals under OPA
forming the United Professionals Movement and the government agreed to allow professionals
participation in the process of formulating the ECTA agreement.
Presently the Ministry has entrusted the UPM to draft sectorial rules and regulations pertaining to
the Engineering Profession.
The committee was also to have submitted proposals for the Budget, New Constitution and Economic
Planning in respect of sustainable development but due to lack of concrete proposals from members
it did not materialize.
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The provincial Chapters also conducted public awareness programs in development activities and
the Planning Circles of provincial chapters are progressing well. All provincial chapter members now
realize the value of Planning Circles.
With the view of promoting the image of Engineers among the public the IESL organized public
seminars on Railway Electrification, Power Sector Development and Water Management Seminar
on World Water Day.
A long term demand of the IESL materialized when the government decided to implement railway
electrification under ADB funding. The Workshop on Power Generation Options organized by the
Power Sector Committee was remarkable.
The Annual National Engineering Conference was held successfully on 19th August at the Waters
Edge hotel and Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Special Assignments graced this occasion as
Chief Guest and Eng. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
attended the seminar as Special guest for the evening session.
The Theme of the conference was National Polices Voice of Engineers and attendance was highly
satisfactory and useful for Engineers as experts on national policy making and skills developments
of engineers.
The IESL had organized three National Engineering Conferences in the last three years with heavy
costs. Therefore mechanisms have to be developed to monitor how our engineers use the findings
of these seminars in their work places fordevelopment ofthe country.
During this session IESL was able to bring about the Submission of the Engineering Council bill to
the parliament, which was delayed due to various reasons during the last few years, which is a
good achievement. All Past Presidents, current Council Members and officials of the Power and
Energy ministry and particularly Eng. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis andWestern
Development and Mr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minster of Power and Renewable Energy gave their
fullest corporation to bring the proposed bill to the parliament.
During my tenure IESL was able to reestablish collaborations with the American Society of Civil
Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK.
The Council members and members of the Information Technology and Communication Engineering
Sectional Committee and ICT Committee and all other experts of the IESL have made all the effort to
upgrade the IESL website to cater the present demand and introduce the electronic voting system
to fulfill the demand of IESL members. But unfortunately due to unavoidable reasons it could not
materialize but I hope the next council would fulfill the aspirations of the members in this regard.
During my tenure as President of IESL I received the fullest co-operation from Past Presidents, Eng.
Jayavilal Meegoda, President Elect, all Vice Presidents, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer
and all Council members and committee members of sectional and standard committees, chairmen
and committee members of Provincial Chapters to perform my duties. I take this opportunity to
express my deep appreciation for their co-operation.
The Executive Secretary, both present and former, Deputy Executive Secretary and Managers and
other staff have given their fullest co-operation and without their support I couldnt have performed
the responsibilities as President of IESL. I deeply appreciate their service throughout the session.
After completing this session as well as my stay in the council from 1999, I feel deeply that I have done
something for my engineering profession and I would like to work with the new council members
to help the IESL in future.
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As IESL members all of us have tremendous responsibility to protect our profession from threats and
develop the profession to deliver the servicesof Engineers to the nation for sustainably developing
the country.
All IESL council members are performing voluntary work having been elected by members to
represent them in the council. The Prime duty of the Council is make correct decisions for the better
future of the engineering professionals through IESL within objectives of the IESL. To achieve those
targets, I feel, the most important factor is our synergy, respect of each other and patiently listening
to their views and taking decisions collectively.
Finally I wish all of you most respectable professional life with prospective future.
Thank you.
Eng. Wimalasena Gamage

President of IESL Session 2015/2016
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COUNCIL REPORT 2015/2016

The Session 2015/2016 commenced on October 24, 2015 with the first meeting of the Council held
immediately after the Annual General Meeting 2015.
The Institution of Engineers celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2016. All night pirith ceremony was
held on 3rd January 2016 and Sangika danaya and arms given to commermarate IESL members who
passed away during the past few decades on 3rd January 2016.
The all religion religious ceremony was held on 6th January 2016 in Eng. D.J. Wimalasurendra
Auditorium to commemorate its birthday.
1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eng. (Dr.) Jayantha Ranathunga served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for a brief
period and was succeeded by Eng. Ranjith Gunawardana. Eng.(Prof.) A K W Jayawardane, Eng.
(Dr.) Ananda Ranasinghe, Eng. Tilak De Silva and Eng. W J L S Fernando were the other members
of the Board of Trustees
2. BENEVOLENT FUND

The following were the members of the Benevolent Fund as at the end of the Session:

Eng. R J Gunawardana Chairman as the Chairman, Board of Trustees

Eng. W Gamage - President

Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon- Immediate Past President

Eng. A P R de Silva Honorary Treasurer



Eng. P Thangamayil

Eng. K S Senanayake

Eng. P C C Perera


Eng. A.P.R de Silva Honorary Secretary of IESL current session 2015/16 is resigned from
Benevolent fund to protest the appointment of an Employee of IESLCE as Chairman of Board of
Trustees.
The Benevolent Fund stood at Rs.6,994,762/86 as at 08/09/2016.

During the Session an amount of Rs. 450,000/- was provided from the Benevolent Fund to
three (3) members by way of financial assistance.
3. BY LAWS REVISION COMMITTEE

The By-Laws Revision Committee for the Session 2015/2016 comprised of the following:


Eng. B R O Fernando

Eng. L C R De Silva

Eng. Tilak De Silva


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Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. N Ratnayake

Eng. P Thangamayil
Eng. P W Sarath
During the Session the Committee deliberated on the proposed revisons to the following By Laws:
By Laws 2, 26, 30, 46, 48, 52, & 106.
4. ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF SRI LANKA (OPA)

The following were nominated to serve in the Forum of the OPA.

Eng. W Gamage

Eng. (Prof) Dayantha Wijeyesekera

Eng. J Meegoda

Eng. Hemal A Pieris

Eng. Madhawa Perera




Eng.(Dr.) Chandana Gamage

Eng. Saman Samarakoon

Eng. C Withana
5. PAST PRESIDENTS FORUM

The Past Presidents Forum had three meetings during the sessions and the following
recommendations made by the Forum were accepted by the Council:

1. Setting up of a Think Tank to advice the Council on matters of National and Public
interest

2. The protocol to be followed at a funeral of a Past President of IESL.
6. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW

At the onset of the session 2015/2016 the Professional Standard Management Committee
(PSMC) under the leadership of President Elect, Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, set its objectives to
improve the standards of the Professional Review Process and remove the barriers for Associate
Members to obtain the Charter Status which is the pinnacle of an Engineers carrier. Targets
were set to increase the number of admissions to Member category.
In doing so, Professional Standard Management Committee (PSMC) held eleven (11) meetings
during the 2015/2016 Session.
The total Member count as at September 2015 was 16,673 and the count at the end September
2016 is 17,650. The table illustrates the additions, movements and removals from each category
during the session.
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FELLOWS
HONORARY FELLOWS
MEMBERS
COMPANIONS
495
21
03
4,092
387
15
13
102
21
02
00
8,324
85
1,006
597
31
177
387
ASSOCIATES
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01
01
3,625
1,063
02
1,006
16,673
1,414 1,705
285
1,414
02
06
01
01
Net change during

the session
Total as
26.09..2016
For nonpayment of
Subscriptions
for 2015
19
498
03
190
4,381
289
04
11
741
8,973
649
47
69
-16
05
31
-4
3,684
59
03
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
TOTAL
Suspended
02
AFFILLIATE MEMBERS
STUDENTS
Deceased
Transferred
DELETIONS
Re-instated
Elected
Transferred
MEMBERSHIP
Total as at
11.09.2015
ADDITIONS
1,006
17,650
To address a long felt need of standardizing the Professional Review process, workshops for
PR Panel Members and Reviewers were held. The participants and the facilitators shared the
knowledge, discussed the issues and shortcomings and identified mechanisms to improve and
maintain the Standard of PR Interviews.
It is well known that obtaining Chartered Engineer status is reaching the pinnacle of Engineering
Career. Many Associate members who faced the PR process were often found not prepared as
per expectations of the IESL as they have not been properly guided. Hence the PSMC conducted
PR Workshops at all provincial chapters with the help of eminent fellow members of IESL. They
shared a wealth of knowledge and experience in industry and about the IESL PR processes.
Two more additional PR examinations per session were introduced making it altogether four
per session. During 2015/16 session PR cycles of May/June and November/December were
introduced in addition to Feb/March and Aug/Sept, providing eligible Associate Members
four opportunities per year to apply for PR examinations. Attention was given to maintain the
standards and the quality of PR process while increasing the number of cycles.
Dedicated separate rooms equipped with required facilities to conduct PR Interviews were
arranged which facilitated to conduct PR Interviews at a faster rate.
The B Paper examination of the Professional Review was conducted as per PR Rules in the
provinces/Qatar chapter with one member from the Professional Standards Management
Committee assigned to supervise the work in each of the examination centers. 749 numbers of
Associate Members applied for the B Paper Examination this session from Provincial chapters/
Qatar foreign chapter.
For the first time, during this session IESL held the exam at Doha, Qatar with the assistance of
the Qatar Chapter. Twenty Seven (27) Associate Members sat for PR B Paper Aug/Sept 2016
at Qatar on 4th September 2016. The exam was held in Sri Lanka Chapters and Qatar Chapter
at the same time.
A check list was introduced for PR applicants. The IESL Event participation details were made
mandatory for Professional Review applicants with the objective to promote young engineers
involvement in IESL activities to get the required professional exposure.
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Considering the importance of the first two competencies of the Professional Review, the first
two competencies were made compulsory to pass at the interview for PR applicants coming
under normal route.
PSMC made arrangements for AM to maintain a web based log book from the next session.
During the session 2015/2016, 36 numbers of Engineering Organizations were given recognition
to training Graduate Engineers for their Charter status. PSMC made arrangements to invite all
the Engineering organizations in the country to be accredited training partners of IESL.
Many engineers holding senior management positions were given the Charter status through
the special route which was established for a period of one year with effect from August 7, 2015
to enable experienced engineers to become Chartered Engineers and Council approval granted
to extend this by further one year.
All the processes under PSMC were streamlined and the largest number of Chartered Engineers
was inducted in the history of IESL during this session.
7. EDUCATION

The Education Committee had eleven (11) meetings during the session 2015/2016.
The Chairman of the committee suitably amended the Terms of Reference of the Education
Standing Committee.
The conditional recognition given to four year and three year degrees conducted by few private
educational institutions lapsed on 11.03.2016 and all these institutions were requested to apply
for accreditation/recognition of their engineering degree programmes as per Accreditation/
Recognition Manuals of the IESL.
The four year engineering degree programmes conducted byKotelawalaDefence University

were evaluated for recognition and an informal visit was carried out for the four year degree
programmes conducted by SLIIT.
Those with engineering degrees which are not accredited under Washington Accord or
recognisedby IESL will be required to get their qualifications assessed by the Institution before
applying for the Associate Membership. Council decided to accept individual applications for
evaluations for Associate and Affiliate Member categories from candidates holding unrecognised/
unaccredited engineering degree qualifications from local or foreign institutions provided they
submit authenticated supporting documents pertaining to status of the institution offering the
qualification, academic programme details including curriculum, syllabi, facilities and any other
details stipulated in the recognition manual guidelines.
The IESL Part II and III repeat examinations were held in June 2016 and it was decided to conduct
one more Part III repeat examination to the current syllabus in December 2016 giving wide
publicity.
It was decided to conduct the qualifying examinations twice a year to assist three year and
four year degree holders who need to acquire top up qualifications to become eligible for the
Associate Membership after December 2016 in March and September every year. The subjects
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necessary under four major disciplines are finalised. However subjects for other disciplines
need to be decided.
8. CPD COURSES

The CPD Committee of the Institution organized several CPD Courses during the Session all of
which were well attended.
Courses/lectures that were conducted up to September 2015 were on the following themes:
Number of Courses finished
Number of Courses in progress
Number of Courses expected to be conducted
Total Number of Courses
Courses completed
20
03
05
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No of
participants
Principles of Waste Water Collection, Treatment, Disposal
51
/ Reuse, Storm Water Drainage and Guidance on Design of
Wastewater Treatment Systems
Corrosion and Anti-Corrosive Protective Coatings
30
Management and Dispute Resolution of Construction Contracts
44
Project Management- Colombo
67
Financial Management For Engineers
29
Designing of Fire Detection and Protection Systems
68
Corporate Etiquette Workshop
43
English for Professionals
32
Microsoft Project Workshop
58
21
Procurement Management
80
Quantity Surveying
35
Design of Electrical Installation
83
Project Management for Trinco District Centre
30
Time and Task management
49
Plumbing Engineering
73
Mechanical Engineering Design Course
53
Health & Safety Management
45
Management Development
17
Professional Presence
42
Total
950

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Courses in progress
Air Condition system Designing
Extra Low Voltage Systems Part 1
Total
Total number of Participants
No of
participants
140
70
50
260
1200
Courses to be conducted
Mastering Agile Workshop
Good Governance Practices
Enterprise Resource Planning for Engineers
Modern Practices in Ready-mix Concrete

The net income received from conducting these courses was Rs.24,516,725 by end of September
2016.
9. UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE

The University Liaison Committee met three times during the Session. The participation from all
universities of Peradeniya, Moratuwa, Ruhuna, Jaffna and South Eastern is highly satisfactory.
10. SECTIONAL COMMITTEES

The Sectional Committees organized lectures, seminars and technical visits. The details of their
activities are provided by the respective Sectional Committees in their reports.
11. PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS AND DISTRICT CENTRES

The Provincial Chapters have adopted the names Kandurata for Central, Ruhuna for South,
Rajarata for North Central, Wadakin for North and Wayamba for North Western Chapters.
The Provincial Chapters have taken a more active role in conducting CPD programmes in their
respective Chapters during this session. Professional Review B Paper examinations were
conducted in all Provincial Chapters during this session and some Chapters participated at the
Techno Exhibition.
Four Provincial Chapter Coordinating Meeting were held during the session and attendance are
highly satisfactory.
12. MEMORIAL LECTURES

The following memorial Lectures were conducted during the Session:

Eng B D Rampala Memorial Oration on the theme Electrified Railways: Soon to be a
Reality by Eng. (Dr) Tilak Siyambalapitiya, (Energy Consultant) on November 13, 2015
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Ray Wijewardene Memorial Oration on the theme Shall We Nationalize Innovation by

Mr. Deepal Sooriyaarachchi, (Former Commissioner of Sri Lanka Inventors Commission)
on November 30, 2015.
Eng. (Prof) R H Paul Memorial Oration on the theme The Research Bridge between
University and Industry: Condition Monitoring Perspectives by Eng. (Prof) Manjula
Fernando (Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty
of Engineering, University of Peradeniya) on February 9, 2016.
Ray Wijewardene Memorial Oration on the theme Road Mapping the Future: State
of Innovation Ecosystems by Eng. G NageshRao, (Chief Technologist of the US Small
Business Adminmistrations Office of Investment & Innovation) on June 24, 2016.
Eng. (Prof.) E O E Pereira Memorial Lecture on the theme Seismic Status and Macro
Seismic Hazard Zonation of Sri Lanka by Eng. (Prof) H N Seneviratne(Senior Professor
of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Peradeniya) September 13, 2016.
Eng. D J Wimalasurendra Memorial Lecture on the theme Future Role of Hydro Power and
O & M Challenge by Eng. T M Sarath K Tilakaratna (Deputy General Manager, Mahaweli
Hydro Power Complex, Ceylon Electricity Board) on September 15, 2016.
13. NATIONAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 2015

The National Engineering Conference was held successfully for the third time on August 19,
2016 at the Waters Edge attended by around 400 participants. Hon Sarath Amunugama was
the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the Conference which had National Policies Voice of
Engineers as its Theme.
The evening session was graced by Hon. Eng. Patale Champika Ranawaka Minister of Megapolis
and Western Region Development.
The Event was conducted in two sessions followed by a panel discussion at the end of each
session. The speakers delved into the topics of Engineers Role in National Policy Making, Skill
Development and Arising Opportunities, National Transport Policy, Megapolis Development,
Economic Development and International Trade.

The Speakers and their Topics are as follows.

Mr. Gamini Gunawardena - Engineers Role in National Policy Making

Mr. Sunil Wijesinghe A National Policy for Productivity Improvement: The Role of the
Engineer

Mr. Ranjith Pandithage Future Growth Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Eng. (Prof) Amal Kumarage Developing a Culture of Policy led Development Practices in
Sri Lanka: Intervention in the Transport Sector

Hon. Patalee Champika Ranawaka Megapolis Development

Eng. Mangala Yapa Economic Development Strategies

The attendance of seminar is highly satisfactory.
14. JUNIOR INVENTOR OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

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Master Chamindu Jayasanka of Hanwella Rajasinghe Central College & Master Abishek S Gomes
of Belvoir College International were selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Intel ISEF in Phoenix,
Arizona, USA in May 2016 from Junior Inventor of the Year competition 2015.
Master Abishek S Gomes won the Grand Award third place in Category of Embedded Systems
and Top Award of $2,000 from Synaptics, Inc and first award of $500 from Patent and Trademark
Office Society for his novel invention Wearable Device to Translate American Sign Language
(ASL) into English. He got this opportunity to participate in the International Competition when
he won the Gold & Silver Awards at the Junior Inventor of the Year 2015 (JIY) competition,
conducted by the Institution.
Master Chamindu Jayasanka won the Top Award of $1000 and an American flag and a framed
copy of the first patent granted in the USA from Patent and Trademark Office Society for his
unique project titled Modified and Adjustable Crutches.
15. UNDERGRADUATE INVENTOR OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

Applications to take part in the competition are called usually in May / June and preliminary
selections made in the respective universities before the final competition is held at the IESL on
a date in consultation with the Deans of Faculties of Engineering of universities before October.
Top inventions gets to be displayed at the Techno Sri Lanka exhibition and awards presented
for the best inventions at the inauguration ceremony of the Annual Sessions / Techno Sri Lanka
Awards Ceremony.
16. INDUCTION AND GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Induction and Graduation Ceremony was held at the BMICH on September 14th 2016 with
VidyaJyothi (Prof) Rezvi Sheriff, (Professor Emeritus of Medicine) as the Chief Guest. Eng. Newton
Wickramasuriya, Past President graced the occasion as the Guest of Honor. Four hundred (400)
candidates who successfully completed the Professional Review were inducted as Chartered
Engineers and Eighty (82) students who successfully completed the IESL Engineering Course
were presented with certificates.
The following awards related to several competitions organized by the Institution last year were
also presented to the winners at this event.
1.
The Migara Rathnatunga Awards 2015/2016: For University Undergraduates for their
Industrial Training
Category
Name
Civil Engineering
Mr. P H Rajawasam
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Mr. J M M U Jayapadma
Chemical and Process Engineering
Mr. S K D H S Dilshan
Miss S A Herath
Computer Science and Engineering
Mr. D T S P Munasinghe
Mr. M MM Fawsan
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Mr. B R T M Buwanayake
Earth Resources Engineering
Miss. L V Wijesinghe
University
Moratuwa
Ruhuna
Moratuwa
Moratuwa
Moratuwa
Peradeniya
Ruhuna
Moratuwa
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2.
Eng. E W Karunaratna Award 2015/2016: For the best Undergraduate Project in
Electrical Engineering
Project
Wireless Power Transmission for Mobile
Sensor Modes

3.

Presenters
Mr. B V S I Batewela
Mr. S H P A Kumara
Miss K M D Dharmasena
University
Peradeniya
Late Eng. Nimal Chandrasena Award - Young Members Section

For the Papers presented by Young Members under 35 years at the Annual Sessions
YOUNG MEMBERS TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2013/2014
Award Winners
Title of Paper
Author/s
Award
Shear behavior of composite slabs with Eng. S V Thilanka
FIRST PLACE
embedded concrete-filled steel tubes
Janaka Perera
Sensitivity of external reinforcement Eng. M I Ahamed
SECOND PLACE
location on the shear capacity of retrofitted Eng R S L R Senaratna and
RC beams
Eng. A B Weerasinghe
Comparative study on strengthening Eng. G Ganadhiepan
THIRD PLACE
methods of steel towers
YOUNG MEMBERS TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2014/2015

Award Winners
Title of Paper
Author/s
Award
Advanced air dispersion modeling for Eng. ( Ms) D M H S Dissanayake FIRST PLACE
prediction of atmospheric impacts to
and
accommodate air polluting industries in Eng. (Ms) K A N Kumarasinghe
proposed investment promotion zone at
puttalam
Modeling of Geotechnical Parameters to Mr. G A Chinthaka Ganepola
SECOND
evaluate soil expansively
PLACE
Advance Air dispersion modeling for prediction Eng. (Ms) D M H S Dissanayake
THIRD
PLACE
of atmospheric impacts to accommodate air
And
polluting industries in Proposed Investment Eng. (Ms) K A N Kumarasinghe
Promotion Zone at Hambantota
4.
Late Eng. N D Peiris Memorial Award 2014 / 2015

Award for the best Technical paper on Water Supply and Sanitation: Best A Paper results
at the Professional Review Examinations of August/September 2014, February/March
2015, August/September 2015 and February/March 2016

Eng. (Mrs.) H M D H Samarakoon.
5.
Late Eng. L S De Silva Memorial Award 2014/2015:

Award for the best performance at the B Paper of the Professional Review Examination
August/September 2014 and February/March 2015

Eng. L S A Y I Siriwardana.
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6.
Following Junior Inventors were awarded scholarships:
No
Name
1 T D Chamindu Jayashanka
2
Abishek S Gomas
W DinujayaWellala
H P AshanPrabodha
Jeevarathinam
Pratheepan
School
Product Name
Rajasinghe Central College,
Modified Clutches
Hanwella
Belvior College International, No
Glove for Hand
20, Lester James PeirisMawatha,
Signs
MahindaVidyalaya, Elliot Road,
Rolling Ruler
Galle
Dhammissara Central College, Modified Pineapple
Naththandiya
Harvester
Chenkalady Vivekananda
Automatic Water
Vidyalayam, Chenkalady
Supply System for
Plants
17. LIBRARY

The Library and Publications Committee had 10 meetings during the session 2015/2016.
During the session, books to the value of Rs.301, 472/ were purchased to the Library. In addition,
based on the user preference survey, library purchased design guidelines and codes initially
covering the civil engineering discipline. Universal Decimal Codes (UDC) valued LKR 99,590.00
were also purchased during this session. Objective is to review the existing coding system & to
carry out necessary corrections & then to upload to MIS.
Two Presentations and Discussion sessions titled Impact of New Kelani Bridge project for the
mitigation of Traffic congestion in Colombo City and Past, Present & Future of Port City were
conducted under the Engineer Hour programme of the Library.
The library management system KOHA was upgraded to its latest version by awarding a
contract valued at LKR 350,000.00 to University of Moratuwa and as a result library now has a
fully-fledged MIS.
The library MIS is hosted on a Virtual Private Server provided by 1&1 Internet Inc., at the value
of US$29/month, which was recommended by a Technical Evaluation Committee comprising
members of the L&PC, ICT Committee and secretariat staff.
The library assistant was sent to a two day workshop on Green stone an on line Library
Management System.
A member of the L&PC submitted a proposal to develop the e-Library for the IESL using a hybrid
system of open source Digital Library software DSpace and Greenstone, which was accepted by
Council. He has been working on this for several months, and is expecting to finalize the setting
up of the e-Library before the end of the session 2015/2016, which he undertook on an entirely
voluntary basis. The e-library will be housed on the virtual private server housing the Library
MIS.
This year too, technical paper submissions for Annual Transactions were managed using the
Easychair software package. All papers to be presented at the Annual Transactions were also
checked for plagiarism using the software package Turnitin this year. Over 80 technical papers
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have been received, which were double blind refereed by two experts each, and are being
published in the Annual Transactions.

The L&PC conducted a survey among the Associate members and corporate members to assess
the needs of members for Technical Writing Skills, for which there were 350 responses, from
a cross section of member categories. The survey results will be used by the members of the
L&PC Committee, to develop a program which will be delivered through the CPD Committee.
A monograph on Challenges in the selection and use of cement writtenin Sinhala is ready for
printing.
Draft of Stage 1 of the 3 - stage monograph on Rural Roads is completed.Two new monographs
were commenced during the session on Solar PV and Net Metering and Environmental
Engineering, in five volumes.
18. REGISTERING OF INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

The Registration Board met five times during the year. Seven new International professional
Engineers were admitted during the year. The names are as follows

1. Eng. M B P Gunaratne
IntPE - 093

2. Eng. G N A Seneratyapa
IntPE - 094

3. Eng.(Prof.) K D W Nandalal
IntPE 095

4. Eng.(Dr.) A P Tennakoon
IntPE 096

5. Eng.(Dr.) L Jagath Anil Peiris
IntPE 097

6. Eng. E P U S Karunaratne
IntPE 098

7. Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda
IntPE - 099
19. ACCREDITATION OF ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Two Training Programmes, one on the subject of ccurriculum mapping and aligning of
assessments and the other on the subject of ensuring consistency among accreditation panels
were conducted at the IESL by Prof. Julia Lamborn, Associate Dean (Education) of the Faculty
of Engineering, Monash University, Australia on May 2, 2016 and May 6, 2016 respectively. The
workshop on May 2, 2016 was attended mostly by university academics and the other on May
6, 2016 was attended by those who have been identified as prospective members of future
accreditation panels.
The full accreditation already granted to each of the following degree programmes was extended
during the period from November 2015 and August 2016 to cover the intake years indicated:
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B.Sc Engineering (Honours) Degree Programme in Civil Engineering conducted by the

University of Moratuwa for the intake years from 2016 to 2020
The B.Sc Eng (Honours) Degree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering
conducted by the University of Moratuwa for the intake years from 2015 to 2016
B.Sc Engineering (Honours) Degree Programme in Electronic and Telecommunication
Engineering conducted by the University of Moratuwa for the intake years from 2014 to
2018
B.Sc Engineering Degree Programme in Civil and Environmental Engineering conducted
by the University of Ruhuna for the intake years from 2016 to 2020
B.Sc Engineering Degree Programme in Electrical and Information Engineering Degree
Programme conducted by the University of Ruhuna for the intake years from 2016 to
2020
The B.Sc Engineering Degree Programme in Chemical and Process Engineering conducted
by the University of Peradeniya was accredited for the first time and the full accreditation it
received is applicable for the intakes of years 2015 2019.
Accreditation visits were made to the University of Ruhuna in August 2016 to assess its B.Sc
Degree Programme in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for reaccreditation and
to the University of Peradeniya in September 2016 to assess its B.Sc Degree Programme in
Mechanical Engineering for reaccreditation.
Arrangements are being made to evaluate for accreditation the B.Sc Engineering (Hons) Degree
Programme in Earth Resources Engineering conducted by the University of Moratuwa. It is for
the first time that this programme is being evaluated for accreditation and the accreditation
visit to the University will take place in November 2016
It is being planned to seek the provisional membership of the Sydney Accord in 2017 after
carrying out the evaluation of several three year degree programmes that are being conducted
by the University of Vocational Technology.
A training programme for university academics involved in curriculum development is being

planned for the month of November. A senior academic from Australia will serve as the resource
person.
20. SRI LANKA ENGINEERING COUNCIL ACT

The Sri Lanka Engineering Council Act was passed by the Cabinet and gazetted in July 2016. It is
expected to be debated in parliament shortly.
21. CORPORATE PLAN

A Corporate Plan was prepared with the participation of Council members. The Corporate Plan
prepared is initially for the period 2016-2020. However, it will be a rolling plan with suitable
modifications carried each year. The tasks of implementing the Corporate Plan have been
entrusted with the relevant committees.
22. OVERSEAS CHAPTERS

The constitutions for the proposed IESL Victoria and IESL Queensland Chapters were approved.
The Council approved to grant 1/3rd of the IESL Membership subscription paid by the members
of Foreign IESL chapters as a contribution from IESL to carry out Chapter activities.
23. INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

Eng. Wimalasena Gamage, President & Eng. A P R De Silva, Honorary Treasurer represented
the Institution at the 30th Indian Engineering Congress held in Guwahati, India from 17 20
December 2015.
Eng. (Dr.) S B Wijekoon, Immediate Past President, Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, President Elect and
Eng.(Prof.) Mrs. Niranjanie Ratnayake represented the Institution at the 14th National Convention
of Nepal Engineers Association (NEA) held from February 17 19, 2016 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
A Seminar on the theme Regional Co-operation on Knowledge Management for Innovation
and the General Meeting of the Federation of Engineering Institutions of South and Central Asia
(FEISCA) were also held to coincide with the 14th Convention.
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President, Eng. Wimalasena Gamage, Vice Presidents Eng.(Prof) T M Pallewatta and Eng.(Dr.)
Kamal Laksiri attended on behalf of the Institution, the 56th Convention of the Institution of
Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) and the National Seminar on the theme Excellence in Engineering
for Sustainable Development held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from February 6 7, 2016.
Eng. Wimalasena Gamage, President and Eng.(Dr.) S.B.Wijekoon Immediate Past President
attended the Engineering Education Accreditation International Symposium organized by China
Association for Science and Technology (CAST) held from April 11 13, 2016 in Beijing, China.
Eng. Wimalasena Gamage in his capacity as the President participated at the Annual Conventions
of New South Wales Chapter of the IESL held on June 10, 2016 in Sydney, Australia
Eng. Wimalasena Gamage President, Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon Immediate Past President,

Eng.(Prof.) T M Pallewatta - Vice President and Eng.(Ms) Arundathi Wimalasuriya Director
(Accreditation) represented the Institution at the meetings of the International Engineering
Alliance (IEA) Meetings 2016 held from May 30 June 4, 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For the first time, during this session IESL conducted the Professional Review B Paper Aug/
Sept examination in Qatar on 4th September 2016. The exam was held in Sri Lanka Chapters
and Qatar Chapter at the same date and time.Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, President Elect visited
IESL Qatar Chapter and attended as an Observer.
24. FEISCA

Federation of Engineering Institutions of South and Central Asia (FEISCA) has bestowed the
honour of being its President for the next two years on Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, President Elect
of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL).
Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, has been unanimously elected to the post at the 14th General Assembly
of the FEISCA held on 18 February, 2016 at Kathmandu, Nepal.
Eng. Meegoda takes over from incumbent president, Er. Sham Lal Garg, Immediate Past
President of the Institution of Engineers (India). This is the second time since its inception in
1979 that a Sri Lankan is at the helm of this reputed collation of national bodies, Eng. (Gp. Capt.)
P Mervyn Gunasekera, the then President of the IESL being the first to have held the FEISCA
presidency during 2000 2002 period.
The 49th Executive Committee meeting of the Federation of Engineering Institutions of South
and Central Asia (FEISCA) will be held on October 14, 2016 at the IESL Headquarters with the
participation of all of its member countries.
25. IESL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The Council appointed the following to the Board of Directors of the College for the Session
2015/2016:
Name
Eng. Mangala P B Yapa
Eng.(Prof.) L L Ratnayake
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Term of Office
1 year
2 year
3 year
The following served as the Ex-officio Members of the Board of Directors for the Session 2015/2016.

Eng. Wimalasena Gamage

Eng.(Dr.) Jagath Peiris
President
Immediate Past President
President-Elect
CEO/Executive Secretary
26. ECONOMIC & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AGREEMENT (ETCA)

IESL was represented at the discussions with relevant government officials on the proposed
ETCA. IESL was represented by the President, President Elect and Council Member Eng. A.
Manamperi.
Eng. Gamini Gunawardana, Eng. Palitha Abeywardana and Eng. A. Manamperi continuously
attend the discussions in the Ministry of foreign Trading and United Professional Movement
and presently in the process of drafting sectorial regulation pertaining to the Engineers.
27. PROMOTING THE IMAGE OF ENGINEERS AMONG THE PUBLIC

A campaign to promote the image of the Engineer among the public was commenced with
advertising on the various infrastructure projects being undertaken in the country. The first
of its kind was publishing an advertisement about the Electrification of Railways which was
published in the months of August & September 2016 in the Ceylon Daily News. A regular
column in the Sunday Times Business Section was also arranged to create awareness among
the public on IESL proposals to the government.
28. NOMINATIONS TO OUTSIDE BODIES

At the request of various Ministries and State Sector organizations the following members were
nominated by the Council to serve in the Governing Boards and Committees as indicated.
Standing Committee on Engineering and Architecture, University Grants Commission Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon
Sri Lanka Standards Institution, Member of the Council -Eng. Mangala Silva
National Science Foundation, Board of Management -Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda
Governing Council of the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education - Eng. Tilak
De Silva
National Advisory Council on Construction, Ministry of Housing & Samurdhi-Eng. W
Gamage & Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon
Main Planning Committee of the UDA - Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon & Eng. K S Senanayake
Board of Management of the Postgraduate Institute of Management - Eng. W Gamage
Policy Advisory Committee of the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board- Eng. K S Senanayake
Faculty Industry Consultative Board of the University of Moratuwa -Eng. W Gamage
Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre, Board of Governors - Eng.(Dr.) Ananda Ranasinghe
Board of Governors of the University of Vocational Technology - Eng. Tilak De Silva & Eng.
Jayavilal Meegoda
Credential Committee of the CIDA - Eng. L C R De Silva & Eng. Priyal De Silva
Board of Management of the CIDA - Eng. K P I U Dharmapala
Consultants Forum of the CIDA - Eng. K P I U Dharmapala
Consultative Committee on Engineering of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura - Eng. M
D S Wijayabandara
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Advisory Council of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Eng. M

D S Wijayabandara
Steering Committee on Electrification of Railway, Ministry of Internal Transport - Eng.
Priyal De Silva & Eng. R J Gunawardana
Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Aviation - Eng. A P R de Silva
Advisory Committee for the Establishment of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura -Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon
Western Region Megapolis Initiative, Ministry of Megapolis & Western Development -Eng.
Jayavilal Meegoda
Technical Evaluation Committee of the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources - Eng.
S A S Punchihewa
Council of Advisors, Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association - Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda
Sub Committee on Technical Auditing of the CIDA - Eng. M G Hemachandra
Committee on Adjudication of the CIDA - Eng.(Dr.) Ananda Ranasinghe
Committee on Ethical & Social Responsibility Standards of the CIDA - Eng. Shavindranath
Fernando
Committee on Environmental and Public Health Standards of the CIDA -Eng.(Prof.) Mrs. N
Ratnayake
Organizing Committee of Peoples Leaders Awards 2016, IPM - Eng.(Dr.) Jagath Peiris
Advisory Committee to QMS Certification of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution -Eng.(Dr.)
Jagath Peiris
Management System Certification Committee of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution - Eng.
(Dr.) Jagath Peiris
Committee to prepare Technical Specifications for Electrical & Solar Powered three
wheelers, National Transport Commission - Eng. M N S S Shariffdeen
Technical Advisory Committee of the National Physical Planning Department - Eng. M N A
Samad
SL Entrepreneur of the Year Award Panel of Judges, Federation of Chamber of Commerce
-Eng.(Dr.) Jagath Peiris
29. ELECTRONIC STORAGE OF MEMBERSHIP FILES

It was decided to implement in stages an electronic storage of membership files.
30. UNVEILING OF THE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

The photograph of the Immediate Past President - Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon was unveiled during
a ceremony held on August 5, 2016.
31. ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Engineering Excellence Awards Ceremony was held on January 26, 2016 at the Waters
Edge, Battaramulla with Chief Representative of the JICA Sri Lanka Office, Mr.Kiyoshi Amada
and Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa, Vidya Jyothi (Prof.) Eng. K K Y W Perera gracing
the occasion as the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honor respectively. The following awards
were presented at this Ceremony:
Award Category: Eminence in Engineering Award

Vidya Jyothi, Eng. (Prof.) K.K.Y.W Perera
Vidya Jyothi, Eng. (Prof.) D.S Wijeyesekera
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Award Category: Excellence in Engineering Awards for Individuals

Eng. (Mrs.)Premala Sivaprakasapillai Sivasegaram - Civil Engineering
Eng. B.R.O. Fernando - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Eng. A.K. Diyabalanage - Mechanical Engineering
Eng. Kamal Nanayakkara - IT and Communication Engineering
Award Category: Engineering Entrepreneur Award

Main Award: Eng. Ranjith Gunathilaka.
Merit Award: Eng. Ruwan Edirisinghe
Award Category: Award for Social Responsibility

Main Award: Joint awardees - Eng. Ms K.A.P. Chandani + Eng. H.S. Sugathadasa + Eng. M.A.G.P.
Fernando.
Merit Award: Eng. Lalith De Alwis
Award Category: Environment Award

Main Award: Eng. S.M.A. Nelugolla
Award Category: Outstanding Engineering Education Award
Main Award : Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. N. Ratnayake
Award Category: Presidents Award

Eng. (Dr.) H.H.J. Keerthisena
Awards Category : Special Appreciation Awards

Eng. (Dr.) S.B.Wijekoon
Award Category: Excellence in Engineering Awards for Organizations:
Manufacturing (Large)
Main Award: LTL Transformers (Pvt.) Ltd.
Construction (Large)
Main Award : Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
Merit Award: 1. Sanken Construction (Pvt.) Ltd.

2. Access Engineering PLC
Construction (Medium)
Merit Award: Business Promoters and Partners Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd
Engineering Services (Medium)

Main Award: Dialog Axiata PLC.
Merit Award: Sri Lanka Telecom PLC
Engineering Services (Small)

Merit Award: JLanka Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Engineering Consultancy Services

Merit Award: Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
Next Engineering excellence award will be held in year 2018.
32. OBITUARIES

The Council records with deep regret the passing away of the following members brought to its
notice during the Session 2015/2016.
Eng. B P Nissanga
HLM -75
Eng. R L De S Munasinghe
HLF-518
Eng. W A D M Wijesinghe
HLF-355
Eng. D R Alagiah
HLM-26
Eng. D P Chandrasinghe
HLF-283
Eng. H A L Cooray
HLM-359
Eng. R A T S Ranasinghe
AM-10449
Eng. K W W L Weragama
M-3951
Eng. H M S I Hennayake
AM-14630
Eng. R M A Weeraratne
F-895
Eng. G Upasiri
M-3576
Eng. L C Amaratunga
HLF-457
Eng. C R Alimchandani
F-675
33. IMPROVEMENTS TO INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

During the Session the following improvements to infrastructure facilities were made:

I.
Repairing the Fire exit stairway in the centenary building

II. Refurbishment of Lecture Halls in the rear Building
34. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

The administrative and financial procedures to be followed by the staff at the Secretariat were
revised to be effective from January 1, 2016.
35. STAFF MOVEMENTS AT THE SECRETARIAT

a.

b.

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New Appointments
i. Eng. (Dr.) Jagath Peiris, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary from November
15, 2015
ii. Eng.(Ms) A Wimalasuriya, Director (Accreditation) from January 1, 2016
iii. Mr. Asanka Chamara, Maintenance Technician from January 18, 2016
iv. Mr. Bahasuru Nanayakkara, Management Assistant from March 1, 2016
v. Mr. T A Pamoda Madushan, Management Assistant from April 6, 2016
vi. Eng. Neil Abeysekera as the Director Member Services & Education from 14th
September 2016
Resignations/ Retirements
i. Eng.(Ms) A Wimalasuriya, Executive Secretary from December 31, 2015.
ii. Eng.(Ms) Badra Jayaweera, Deputy Executive Secretary/ Consultant from September
30, 2016
iii. Mr. P M D Costa, Manager (Education) from March 31, 2016
36. ELECTIONS TO THE COUNCIL FOR THE SESSION 2016/2017

The following were the Returning Officers for the elections for the Session 2016/2017:
Eng. Priyal De Silva - Chief Returning Officer

Eng. Madhawa Perera Assistant Returning Officer
Eng. M G Hemachandra - Assistant Returning Officer
Eng.(Mrs) Shyama Gunawardana Assistant Returning Officer
Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda will be the President for the Session 2016/2017, having been elected as
President-Elect at the elections held for the Session 2015/2016.
The notice calling nominations for all posts to be vacant in the Council for the Session 2016/2017
was issued on June 7, 2016 with the deadline for receiving nominations set at 4.00 p.m. on June
28, 2016.
The following were elected uncontested:

Past President
- Eng. W J L S Fernando

President-Elect
- Eng.(Prof.) Mrs. N Ratnayake

Vice Presidents
- Eng.(Prof.) S B S Abayakoon

- Eng.(Dr.) D A R Dolage

- Eng. (Dr.) L B K Laksiri

Chairman Building Services Eng. Sect. Committee - Eng. S S Gunawardana

Chairman Civil .Eng. Sect. Committee
- Eng. M N A Samad

Chairman Mechanical Eng. Sect. Committee
- Eng. A Manamperi

No valid nominations were received for the following posts, which shall be filled as per By law
52(b)

Chairman, Agricultural and Plantations Engineering Sectional Committee

Chairman, Chemical & Process Engineering Sectional Committee

The following three (3) Fellows representing Class of Fellows will continue in the Council till the
end of their term of office:

1. Eng.(Mrs.) S H Gunawardana

2. Eng. I R P Gunathilaka

3. Eng. P Thangamayil

The following five (5) Members representing the Class of Members will continue in the Council
till the end of their terms of office.

1. Eng. P C Jinasena (Above 40 yrs)

2. Eng. M R Ranatunga (Above 40 yrs)

3. Eng. K S M Silva (Below 40 yrs)

4. Eng. M G Hemachandra (Above 40 yrs)

5. Eng. A P K Mutunayake (Below 40 yrs)
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The Election was held for the following posts:

Honorary Secretary

Honorary Treasurer

Chairman, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sectional Committee

Chairman, IT & Communication Engineering Sectional Committee

Representatives Fellows (03)

Representatives Members Above 40 (02), Below 40 (03)

Voting for Elections to the Council 2016/2017 commenced on the 26th July 2016 with the
posting of election material, and was closed with the sealing of the ballot box on August 31,
2016 at 4.00 p.m. The sealed Ballot Box was opened at 8.00 a.m. on September 1, 2016 and the
counting commenced immediately thereafter.
Total No. of Ballot Papers received

Ballot Papers received in a single envelope (invalid)
Total No. of Valid Ballot Papers
The Results are as follows:-
Vacancies
01
- 1505
- 34
- 1471
(1) Post of Honorary Secretary

Post
Candidates
Eng. Granie R Jayalath
Honorary Secretary
Votes
883
410
Remarks
Elected
685
579
Elected
(1) Post of Honorary Treasurer

01
Honorary Treasurer
Eng. A P Ranjith De Silva

Eng. Manjula Samarasinghe
(1) Post of Chairman, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee

01
Chairman, Electrical &

Electronics ESC
Eng. M M Aliyar
381
835
Elected
(1) Post of Chairman, IT & Communication Engineering Sectional Committee

01
Chairman, IT & C ESC
Eng. (Lt.Col) Dr. Chandana Gamage

Eng. H Samantha
609
573
Elected
904
641
360
891
581
Elected
Elected
(3) Posts of Representatives Fellows
03
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Eng. Dharmapala K P I U
Eng. M K Hapuarachchi
Representatives - Fellows Eng. W W Malith S Mendis
Eng.(Prof.) T M Pallewatta
Eng. Kirthi Sri Senanayake
Elected
(2) Posts of Representatives Members (Above 40)
02
Representatives
Members (Above 40)
Eng. Dhammika Dharmaratne

Eng. R Ganeshwaran
Eng. Sudantha Hewage
Eng. A L Zahir Hussain
Eng. Sujith Jayasuriya
Eng. Asantha Sumanarathna
Eng. Ajith P N Vithanage
387
261
275
236
335
234
274
454
Elected
619
517
365
425
234
146
432
491
Elected
Elected
Elected
(3) Posts of Representatives Members (Below 40)
03
Representatives
Members (Below 40)
Eng. P A Samira Anuradha

Eng. H D B P Herath
Eng. Madhawa Herath
Eng. Gayantha Karunarathna
Eng. Dileepa Lathsara
Eng. M S M Musthalie
Eng. K A B Pathirathna
Eng. S A P C Siriwardana
Elected
Summary
A.

Members elected to the Council for the Session 2016/2017


President
Eng. Prof. Niranjanie Ratnayake
President Elect
Eng. W.J.L.S. Fernando

Past President
Eng.(Prof.) S B S Abayakoon

Vice President
Eng. (Dr) D.A.R. Dolage

Vice President
Eng. (Dr) L.B.K. Laksiri

Vice President
Eng. Granie R. Jayalath

Eng. A. P. Ranjith De Silva

Eng. S S Gunawardana

Eng. M N A Samad

Eng. A Manamperi

Eng.(Lt.Col)Dr.Chandana Gamage
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Chairman, Building Services Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman, Civil Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman, Mechanical Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman, IT & Communication Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman, Elect. & Electronics Eng. Sect. Comm
Representative Fellows:

Eng.(Mrs.) S H Gunawardana

Eng. I R P Gunathilaka

Eng. P Thangamayil

Eng. K. P. I. U. Dharmapala

Eng. (Prof.) T. M. Pallewatta

Eng. M. K. Hapuarachchi
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Representative Members above 40 years:

Eng. P C Jinasena

Eng. M R Ranatunga


Eng. M.D.S.Wijayabandara

Eng. P. Dhammika Dharmaratne
(Above 40 yrs)
(Above 40 yrs)
(Above 40 yrs)
(Above 40 yrs)
(Above 40 yrs)
Representative Members below 40 years ;

Eng. K S M Silva
(Below 40 yrs)

Eng. A P K Mutunayake
(Below 40 yrs)
Eng. P. A. Samira Anuradha
(Below 40 yrs)
Eng. H. D. B. P. Herath
(Below 40 yrs)
Eng. S. A. P. C. Siriwardena
(Below 40 yrs)
The following vacancies will have to be filled by the Council for the Session 2016/2017.


37. TECHNO 2016

Techno 2016 was officially launched on June 22, 2016 at the Hotel Galadari. The exhibition was
opened to the public on October 7, 8 & 9, 2016 at the BMICH, Colombo.
38. ANNUAL SESSIONS 2016

The Council decided to invite Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister of the Democratic
Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest for the ceremonial inauguration of the 110th
Annual Sessions that was scheduled to be held on October 14, 2016 at the BMICH. Mr. KHOO
TengChye, Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore was invited to be the Guest of
Honour. The following awards were presented at the event:
(i)
(ii) The IESL Award for the best Paper by a Corporate Member published in the Engineer
Journal during the Session 2015/2016 to Eng. W D A S Wijayapala and Eng. H P Hemantha
Kumara for their Paper titled An Optimum Wind Solar Hybrid System for Stand Alone
Power Generation.
(iii) The S D & C C Award for the best Paper by an Associate Member published in the
Engineer Journal during the Session 2015/2016 Eng. W D P Abeysinghe
Certificates were presented to those who were present among the following at the occasion.
(iv) Honorary Life Membership to Fellows and Members who were above 60 years of age and
who have completed 40 years of continuous membership as at August 22, 2016
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The E O E Pereira Award for the best Paper presented at the Annual Sessions 2015 to Eng.
(Ms.) G W T C Kandamby for her Paper titled Two Storey Cement Stabilized Rammed
Earth House Case Study
a. Fellows
01 Eng. M G J A E Fernando
02 Eng. K Seevali K De Abrew
03 Eng. S Sivagurunathan
04 Eng. S R N De Zilwa
05 Eng. K W Upasena
06 Eng. (Ms.) I S Amaratunge
07 Eng. M C Opatha
08 Eng. G T R De Silva
09 Eng. W M S C Piyadasa
10 Eng. (Ms.) V Nallathamby
11 Eng. S Weeraratne
12 Eng. E A J Edirisinghe
13 Eng. M A F Perera
14 Eng. T D S F K Amarasinghe
15 Eng. D G Hemachandra
16 Eng. K P W Rajasiri
F-527
F-563
F-564
F-579
F-588
F-611
F-624
F-637
F-776
F-784
F-804
F-823
F-829
F-871
F-880
F-932
b. Members
01 Eng. K Suntharalingam
02 Eng.(Dr.) M A U G Fernando
03 Eng. T V P Parameswran
04 Eng. G Suwandaratne
05 Eng. K K C Perera
06 Eng. M A Pemasiri
07 Eng. K Vinayagamoorthy
08 Eng. D A Karunadasa
09 Eng. A J Victor
10 Eng. R A C De Silva
11 Eng. W Wickramasinghe
12 Eng. G Padmasiri
13 Eng. S Ekanayaka
14 Eng. M W W De Silva
15 Eng. L L Gunawardhana
16 Eng.(Ms.) S Perera
17 Eng. C B Ranaweera
18 Eng. S B Amarasekera
19 Eng. K Mahanandan
20 Eng. W N G Silva
21 Eng. C S Soysa
22 Eng. R Shanmugaratnam
23 Eng. (Ms.) L P Batuwitage
24 Eng. K K Wanigatunga
25 Eng. C Withana
26 Eng. S A Nandasena
M-504
M-553
M-573
M-577
M-579
M-615
M-627
M-639
M-646
M-660
M-661
M-666
M-671
M-672
M-673
M-686
M-842
M-861
M-909
M-1038
M-1129
M-1158
M-1765
M-1823
M-2125
M-2554
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v. Fellows (elected)

01 Eng. W. Thiyambarawatta

02 Eng. R.P. Tilakeratne

03 Eng. M.A.C. M. Fazal

04 Eng.(Ms.) R.A.D. Jayanthi

05 Eng. H.K.S.K. Abeysekara

06 Eng. (Prof.) U.de. S. Jayawardena

07 Eng. A.J.H. Wickramatunga

08 Eng.(Dr.) H.D. Gunasekara

09 Eng.(Ms.) W.L.S. Wijesundara

10 Eng. S.G. Premakumar

11 Eng. R.A.S. Ranawaka

12 Eng. W.G.T.L. Wickremaratne

13 Eng. B.S. Wijemanna

14 Eng. M.K. Hapuarachchi

15 Eng. N.H.R. Kulanatha

16 Eng. P.C. Jinasena

17 Eng.(Dr.) U.P. Nawagamuwa

18 Eng. K.W.A.R.I. Ranasinghe

19 Eng. A.M.J. Thilakasiri

20 Eng. S.A.S. Amarasinghe

21 Eng. K.Subramaniam

22 Eng. A. Manamperi

23 Eng. A.P.R. De Silva

24 Eng. D.V. Medawatta
F-1020
F-1021
F-1022
F-1023
F-1024
F-1025
F-1026
F-1027
F-1028
F-1029
F-1030
F-1031
F-1032
F-1033
F-1034
F-1035
F-1036
F-1037
F-1038
F-1039
F-1040
iv.

International Professional Engineers

Eng. M B P Gunaratne
IntPE - 093
Eng. G N A Seneratyapa
IntPE - 094
Eng.(Prof.) K D W Nandalal
IntPE 095
Eng.(Dr.) A P Tennakoon
IntPE 096
Eng.(Dr.) L Jagath Anil Peiris
IntPE 097
Eng. E P U S Karunaratne
IntPE 098
IntPE - 099
The Council decided to have Sustainable Development in Water Sector to Ensure Potable Water
and Water for Food Security despite Climate Change Challenges and Solutions as the theme
for the Annual Sessions Seminar that was held on October 15, 2016 at the BMICH.
39. ENGINEERS NIGHT 2016

IESL Engineers Night was held on October 1, 2016 in the Ball Room of the Hotel Grand Monarch.
40. COUNCIL MEETINGS : ATTENDANCE RECORD DURING THE SESSION 2015/2016

A total of 18 meetings were held during the session.
The number of meetings attended by each of the members of the Council by September 19,
2016 is given below.
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Name
01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Eng. W Gamage
Eng. Tilak De Silva
Eng. J Meegoda
Eng.(Prof.) (Mrs) N Ratnayake
Eng.(Prof.) T M Pallewatta
Eng. A P R de Silva
Eng. M N A Samad
Eng.(Prof.) S A S Perera
Eng. M H M A Bandara
Eng.(Lt. Col.) Dr. C D Gamage
Eng.(Mrs.) S H Gunawardana
Eng. P Thangamayil
Eng.(Dr.) U P Nawagamuwa
Eng. Mangala Silva
Eng. P C Jinasena
Eng. Jaliya Bandara
Eng.(Dr.) S Wickramaratne
Eng. P A Samira Anuradha
Eng. M R Ranatunga
Eng. A P K Mutunayake
Post
President
Immediate Past President
Past President
President Elect
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Chairman, Civil ESC
Chairman, Mechanical ESC
Chairman, Electrical ESC
Chairman, Chemical ESC
Chairman, Agri/Plant. ESC
Chairman, IT &C ESC
Chairman, Bldg. Services ESC
Rep. Fellow
Rep. Fellow
Rep. Fellow
Rep. Fellow
Rep. Fellow
Rep. Fellow
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Rep. Member
Total
18
09
17
17
15
16
10
12
16
14
12
17
12
05
16
12
15
16
14
08
16
15
14
10
11
13
18
08
06
16
11
08
Please note that the Elected Honorary Secretary Prof. Leelananda Rajapaksha was resign from
the post due to heavy work load as Dean of faculty of Engineering, Peradeniya in the month of
December.
Eng. Granie Jayalath was appointed as Honarary Secretary by the Council.
41. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Council expresses its gratitude to the Board of Trustees, all members who served on
Committees and the Provincial Centres and also all the others who assisted the Council in
numerous ways in conducting the Institutions activities. The Council also notes with appreciation
the services rendered by the Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Secretary and the Staff of the
Secretariat during the Session.
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52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
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STANDING COMMITTEES - 2015/2016

Education Committee
The Education Committee had eleven (11) meetings during the session 2015/2016.
The Chairman of the committee suitably amended the Terms of Reference of the Education Standing
Committee which was approved by the Council.
The conditional recognition given to four year and three year degrees conducted by few private
educational institutions lapsed on 11.03.2016 and all these institutions were requested to apply for
accreditation/recognition of their engineering degree programmes as per Accreditation/Recognition
Manuals of the IESL.
The four year engineering degree programmes conducted by Kotelawala Defence University were
evaluated for recognition and an informal visit was carried out for the four year degree programmes
conducted by SLIIT.
Those with engineering degrees which are not accredited under Washington Accord or recognised
by IESL will be required to get their qualifications assessed by the Institution before applying for the
Associate Membership. Council decided to accept individual applications for evaluation for Associate
and Affiliate Member categories from candidates holding unrecognised/unaccredited engineering
degree qualifications from local or foreign institutions provided they submit authenticated supporting
documents pertaining to status of the institution offering the qualification, academic programme
details including curriculum, syllabi, facilities and any other details stipulated in the recognition
manual guidelines.
The IESL Part II and III repeat examinations were held in June 2016 and it was decided to conduct
one more Part III repeat examination to the current syllabus in December 2016 giving wide publicity.
It was decided to conduct the qualifying examinations twice a year to assist three year and four
year degree holders who need to acquire top up qualifications to become eligible for the Affiliate
membership or Associate Membership respectively, after December 2016, in March and September
every year. The subjects necessary under four major disciplines have been finalised. However
subjects for other disciplines need to be decided after evaluation of requirements.
(Reported by Eng.(Prof.) T M Pallewatta, Chairman)
Library and Publications Committee

The Library and Publications Committee had 10 meetings during the session 2015/2016. Following
members participated in meetings and activities of the L&PC.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Eng.(Prof.) (Mrs) N Ratnayake (Chairperson)

Eng. J Meegoda (President Elect)
Eng. K S Senanayake
Eng. (Dr.) Udeni Nawagamuwa
Eng. (Dr.) K.E.D. Sumanasiri
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Eng. (Ms.) G A S C Samararatne

Eng. (Dr.) B C L Athapattu
Eng. (Dr.) J.M.A. Manatunge
Eng. T Uthayakumar
Eng. A K M Priyanvada
Eng. R L O Muthunayake
Eng. K J Sirikumara
Eng. K S Kumara
Eng. M S Kankanamge
Eng.(Ms) I Dushyanthan
Eng. R R De Silva Bulathge
Eng. N P A R K Nainanayake
1.
Corporate Plan Activities
L&PC was assigned the following tasks for implementation under the IESL Corporate Plan
2016-2020:
3.2.1.1 Obtain e-membership of essential journals and provide access to all current members
3.2.1.5 Solicit the support of IESL foreign Chapters for upgrading and updating the library
facilities
6.1.1.2 Provide e-membership to students with access to e-resources of the library
3.2.1.3 Acquire current books, manuals and other relevant publications for provincial and HQ
libraries
3.2.1.4 Provide better facilities for borrowing and returning resources and improve the tracking
process of borrowed resources
3.3.3.3 Encourage publication of technical papers by members attached to overseas chapters
in the Engineer Journal and SLEN
The committee prepared the list of actions under each task, budget and responsible persons for
implementation of the actions, which is given in Annex 1 of this report.
2.
LIBRARY
The library (Prof. E O E Pereira Resource Centre) is one of the most vital entities of the IESL serving its
membership. The Library Development Committee (LDC) established during the session 2008/2009
is continuing to serve as a Sub Committee of the Library & Publication Committee working towards
the development of the library and its related activities.

a) An on-line Book Demand survey was carried out among all classes of members other than
students, to get recommendations for new books to be procured for the library according
to the members requirements. There were 479 responses, covering all local chapters of
the IESL and the Headquarters. When asked for the preference of accessing the library
resources, 44% preferred electronic version and 51% preferred to have both electronic
and printed versions. Only 5% of respondents voted for printed versions. This justifies the
L&PCs move towards establishment of an e-Library for the members.

b) The survey also requested members to indicate up to 5 resources that they would
recommend for purchase by the library. The responses are being analyzed by the library
staff, to be used in the procurement strategy for library resources.
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c) During the session, based on the user preference survey, library purchased design
guidelines, codes initially covering the civil engineering discipline. During 2016/2017
session it is planning to purchase guidelines & design codes covering other disciplines too.
d) In addition, books valued LKR 301, 472.45 had been added to the library lending section
during this session 2015/2016.
e) Further during this session, Universal Decimal Codes (UDC) valued LKR 99,590.00 wore
purchased. Objective is so review the existing coding system & to carry out necessary
corrections & then to upload to MIS.
f) During this session under the Engineers Hour program LPP&C conducted following two
programs
i. Impact of New Kelani Bridge project for the mitigation of Traffic congestion in Colombo
City
ii. Past, Present & Future of Port City
g) The library management system KOHA was upgraded to its latest version by awarding a
contract valued at LKR 350,000.00 to UOM, as a result library now has a fully-fledged MIS.
h) The library MIS is hosted on a Virtual Private Server provided by 1&1 Internet Inc., at the
value of US$29/month, which was recommended by a Technical Evaluation Committee
comprising members of the L&PC, ICT Committee and secretariat staff.
i) Training of library staff the library assistant was sent to a two day workshop on Green
stone an on line Library Management System.
j) Recruitment of a Librarian the vacancy for a librarian was advertised for the second time.
k) Setting up of the e-Library Eng. Palitha Wickramasekera, a member of the L&PC submitted
a proposal to develop the e-Library for the IESL using a hybrid system of open source
Digital Library software DSpace and Greenstone, which was accepted by Council. He has
been working on this for several months, and is expecting to finalize the setting up of the
e-Library before the end of the session 2015/2016, which he undertook on an entirely
voluntary basis. The e-library will be housed on the virtual private server housing the
Library MIS.
3.

Publications
The L&PC is following up the publication of the Engineer Journal, Annual Transactions, SLEN
and Digital SLEN and monographs published by the IESL.
Engineer Journal:
The Engineer Journal editor is trying to get the Journal indexed in the Web of Science citation
index. The Journal is already included in the Sri Lanka Journals on Line (SLJOL), which has
increased the visibility to the global readers. During the current session the plagiarism checking
of submissions was commenced, using software available from the SLJOL.
Annual Transactions
This year too, technical paper submissions for Annual Transactions was managed using the
Easychair software package. All papers to be presented at the Annual Transactions were also
checked for plagiarism using the software package Turnitin this year. Over 80 technical papers
have been received, which were double blind refereed by two experts each, and are being
published in the Annual Transactions. The Annual Technical sessions will be held at the IESL
headquarters as parallel sessions, due to the large number of papers received.
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SLEN and Digital SLEN

The newsletters SLEN and Digital SLEN continued to share information about various topics of
interest among the engineers. However, the editor was having difficulties in finding newsworthy
articles to be published in the newsletters, particularly the Digital SLEN.
Facebook and Twitter

There were concerns raised by the members of L&PC about there being several Facebook
accounts for the IESL, and the categorization of the IESL official Facebook page. These were
resolved after being brought to the notice of the CEO. The maintenance of the official Facebook
and Twitter accounts is outsourced on assignment basis.
4. Monographs

A monograph on Challenges in the selection and use of cement written in Sinhala by Eng.
Ananda Silva is ready for printing.
Draft of Stage 1 of the 3- stage monograph on Rural Roads has been completed by Eng. Granie
Jayalath.
Two new monographs were commenced during the session:
on Solar PV and Net Metering by Eng. Ananda Namal, coordinated by Eng. Ms. A.K.M.
Priyanvada
A monograph series on Environmental Engineering, in five volumes, to be written by

several authors, coordinated by Eng. Dr.(Mrs) B.C. Liyanage Atapattu
a.) Volume 1 - Water Supply
b.) Volume 2 Water Pollution Control
Collection systems, treatment methods for reuse and disposal, Case studies
d.) Volume 4 Solid Waste Management
Surface and GW pollution sources, Standards & Guidelines, control methods, case
studies in Sri Lanka
c.) Volume 3 Waste water Collection, Treatment and Reuse & Disposal
Water resources, quality, Standards & Guidelines, water safety, Demand forecasting
and design flows, Water supply systems, water treatment
3R Principle, Collection, Transportation, Treatment, Management strategies, Energy

recovery, Case studies in Sri Lanka
e.) Volume 5 Air Pollution and Noise Control
Air Pollutants and Pollution sources, Effects of air pollution, Standards, Control of air
pollution, Noise measurements, Standards, Mitigatory measures, Case studies in Sri
Lanka
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5.
Improvement in Engineering Writing
The L&PC identified that the reason for most practicing engineers hesitating write technical papers is
because of the weakness in technical writing skills. Therefore, the L&PC conducted a survey among
the Associate members and corporate members to assess the needs of members for Technical
Writing Skills, for which there were 350 responses, from a cross section of member categories. The
results showed that

a) the majority of members were interested in improving their skills for official communication
and writing technical papers.

b) 69% of the respondents were interested in learning the use of specific writing styles for
technical communication (e.g. memos, manuals and guidelines, technical papers etc.)

c) 82.7% of members who responded have said that they are willing to participate if a
program is available.

d) Weekdays 5.30-8.00 p.m. was the most preferred option, followed by Saturdays and
Sundays.

e) 40.5% of the respondents preferred workshop style programs, while 32% preferred
distance learning mode.

f) The respondents have also suggested several resource persons for a Technical Writing
Skills development program.
The above survey results will be used by the members of the L&PC Committee, led by Eng. K.S.
Kumara, to develop a program which will be delivered through the CPD Committee.
(Reported by: Eng. Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake, Chairperson)
Professional Standards Management Committee

1.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
At the onset of the session 2015/2016 the Professional Standard Management Committee
(PSMC) under the leadership of President Elect, Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, set its objectives
to improve the standards of the Professional Review Process and remove the barriers for
Associate Members to obtain the Charter Status which is the pinnacle of an Engineers carrier.
Targets were set to increase the number of admissions to Member category.
In doing so, Professional Standard & Management Committee (PSMC) held eleven (11)
meetings during the 2015/2016 Session.
The total Member count as at September 2015 was 16,673 and the count at the end September
2016 is 17,650. The table illustrates the additions, movements and removals from each
category during the session.
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FELLOWS
HONORARY FELLOWS
MEMBERS
COMPANIONS
495
21
03
4,092
387
15
13
102
21
02
00
8,324
85
1,006
597
31
177
387
ASSOCIATES
34
01
01
3,625
1,063
02
1,006
16,673
1,414 1,705
285
1,414
02
06
01
01
Net change during

the session
Total as
26.09..2016
For nonpayment of
Subscriptions
for 2015
19
498
03
190
4,381
289
04
11
741
8,973
649
47
69
-16
05
31
-4
3,684
59
03
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
TOTAL
Suspended
02
AFFILLIATE MEMBERS
STUDENTS
Deceased
Transferred
DELETIONS
Re-instated
Elected
Transferred
MEMBERSHIP
Total as at
11.09.2015
ADDITIONS
1,006
17,650
To address a long felt need of standardizing the Professional Review process, workshops for PR Panel
Members and Reviewers were held. The participants and the facilitators shared the knowledge,
discussed the issues and shortcomings and identified mechanisms to improve and maintain the
Standard of PR Interviews.
It is well known that obtaining Chartered Engineer status is reaching the pinnacle of Engineering
Career. Many Associate members who faced the PR process were often found not prepared as per
expectations of the IESL as they have not been properly guided. Hence the PSMC conducted PR
Workshops at all provincial chapters with the help of eminent fellow members of IESL. They shared
a wealth of knowledge and experience in industry and about the IESL PR processes.
Two more additional PR examinations per session were introduced making it altogether four
per session. During 2015/16 session PR cycles of May/June and November/December were
introduced in addition to Feb/March and Aug/Sept, providing eligible Associate Members four
opportunities per year to apply for PR examinations. Attention was given to maintain the standards
and the quality of PR process while increasing the number of cycles.
Dedicated separate rooms equipped with required facilities to conduct PR Interviews were arranged
which facilitated to conduct PR Interviews at a faster rate.
The B Paper examination of the Professional Review was conducted as per PR Rules in the provinces/
Qatar chapter with one member from the Professional Standards Management Committee assigned
to supervise the work in each of the examination centres. 749 numbers of Associate Members
applied for the B Paper Examination this session from Provincial chapters/Qatar foreign chapter.
For the first time, during this session IESL held the exam at Doha, Qatar with the assistance of the
Qatar Chapter. Twenty Seven (27) Associate Members sat for PR B Paper Aug/Sept 2016 at Qatar
on 4th September 2016. The exam was held in Sri Lanka Chapters and Qatar Chapter at the same
time.
A check list was introduced for PR applicants. The IESL Event participation details were made
mandatory for Professional Review applicants with the objective to promote young engineers
involvement in IESL activities to get the required professional exposure.
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Considering the importance of the first two competencies of the Professional Review, the first two
competencies were made compulsory to pass at the interview for PR applicants coming under
normal route.
PSMC made arrangements for AM to maintain a web based log book from the next session.
During the session 2015/2016, 36 numbers of Engineering Organizations were given recognition
to train Graduate Engineers for their Charter status. PSMC made arrangements to invite all the
Engineering organizations in the country to be accredited training partners of IESL.
Many engineers holding senior management positions were given the Charter status through the
special route which was established for a period of one year with effect from August 7, 2015 to
enable experienced engineers to become Chartered Engineers and Council approval granted to
extend this by further one year.
All the processes under PSMC were streamlined and the largest number of Chartered Engineers was
inducted in the history of IESL during this session.
(Reported by Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda, Chairman, PSMC)
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SECTIONAL COMMITTEES
Agricultural & Plantation Engineering Sectional Committee : 2015/2016
1.0
Inaugural Meeting and election of A&PESC for the year 2015/2016
The inaugural meeting of the Plantation and Agriculture and Plantation Engineering Sectional
Committee was held on 27th November 2015 at the Institution under the Chairmanship of Eng.
M.H.M.A. Bandara and the following members were elected for the Year 2015/2016.
Position
Name
Eng. M.H.M.A. Bandara
Eng. Dr Sarath Samaraweera
Chairman
Secretary
Committee
Fellow Members
Corporate Members
Associate Members
Affiliate Members
Companions and Associates
2.0
Eng. T.K.G. Ranasinghe

Eng. N Kanesu
Eng. [Capt.] Nalaka Gunasinghe
Eng. Ariyaratne Edirisinghe
Eng. H.M.A.P. Ratnayake
Eng. Mahesh Dissanayake
Eng. Dr Sarath Samaraweera
Eng.[Ms] Nilanthi Fernando
Eng. G.A.M.A. Wijethunge
Eng. PriyanthaDissanayake
Eng. M.M.S.Marasinghe
None
None
Membership Number
M 3196
M 6666
F 482
F 610
F 760
M3657
M 6658
M 6584
M 6666
AM 10746
AM 10458
AM 5652
AM 8387
Activities of the Agriculture and Plantation Engineering Sectional Committee during

2015/2016
2.1 A&PESC Committee Meetings

Six Committee Meetings were held during the year.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
27.11.2015
22.01.2016
26.02.2016
20.05.2016
04.08.2016
01.09.2016
Attendance
8
7
6
5
4
8
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2.2
Membership Drive
Potential members were contacted via e mail explaining future plans, activities and advantages of
joining IESL.
2.3
CPD Course in A&PE
Initial work in identifying essential elements in a CPD Course for A&PE was done. The demand for
such a course is being assessed.
2.4
Facilitation of recognition of Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering

Degree course in Agriculture and Plantation Engineering at the Open University of
Sri Lanka
Members of A&PESC held several discussions with the faculty of A&PE Department of Open University
in clearly understanding the courses available at present in comparison with courses offered in
Universities in India where AE is a well-established discipline. The aims are to help in development of
the curriculum to satisfy the requirements of IESL, to identify key gaps in course content, to identify
gaps in resource personnel available at the Open University and to plan out the way forward.
2.5
Guidelines for A&PE Processing Equipment
Guidelines for Two-Wheel Tractors and Power Sprayers have been prepared and they are being
validated Asia Pacific Regional deliberations.
Tea Research Institute is in the meantime working on guidelines for components of Rotovane
machines used in Tea Rolling Process in High Elevation method.
Tea Research Institute has also published a guideline on correct selection, operation and maintenance
of CTC units. This is a study that was prompted by detection of high Chromium levels in tea by China.
2.6
Techno Exhibition
A&PESC participated at the Techno 2015 held in October 2015 where Self-Cleaning Tea Sifter
developed by the Tea Research Institute and Paddy Transplanter imported and getting acceptance
in Sri Lanka were demonstrated.
A&PESC will be participating at the forthcoming Techno 2016 to be held in October 2016.
[Reported by Eng. M.H.M.A. Bandara, Chairman -Agriculture and Plantation Engineering Sectional
Committee]
Building Services Engineering Sectional Committee (BSESC) : 2015/2016

The inaugural session of the BSESC 2015/16 was held on 24th November 2015 with the participation
of more than 50 BSESC members. Eng. Prasanna Narangoda, the new chairman for the session did the
inaugural speech highlighting the major activities forecasted for the year 2015/2016. The chairman
offered his appreciation for all members who committed for the betterment of the committee itself
& IESL over years and also who worked hard in achieving the best sectional committee title for five
consecutive years. Further immediate past chairman of the committee, Eng. Samantha Gunawardane
presented the historical road map of the BSESC while emphasizing its major activities over years.
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In addition the following office bearers for the session were formally elected by the house.
Office bearers elected for the session 2015/2016
Membership Category
Fellow Members
Members
Associate Members
No.
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
Name
Keerthi Sri Senanayake
Chula De Silva
Prasanna Narangoda (Chairman)
Suran Fernando (Secretary)
Bandula Karunaratna
Koojana Weerasinghe
Samantha Gunawardana
Priyantha Balapitiya
Lasantha Dharmathilake
Aruna Amarasekara
Gamini Ranaweera
Mahesh Jayatissa
Nishantha Indika
Samantha Indika
Faizal Ghany
Lakmal Isuru
Reza Ghany
Ishan Perera
Asitha Bandaranayake
Membership Membership
Grade
No.
F
617
F
688
M
6334
M
6815
M
5266
M
5662
M
5753
M
5927
M
6163
M
6164
M
6170
M
6528
M
6600
M
6820
AM
1590
AM
9504
AM
15500
AM
16245
AM
16680
Activities for the Session 2015/2016

1) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses
BSESC itself has been organizing several popular CPD courses at IESL including Plumbing Engineering,
ELV-1, ELV-2 & Fire Protection & Detection Systems. Thus it is currently working on some new CPDs
in some important building service sectors with higher demand.
CPD on Plumbing Engineering was successfully completed while the Extra Low Voltage -1 which
started on 28th August is now in progress.
CPD
Duration
11 weeks
Extra Low Voltage-1
06 weeks
Coverage
Cold & hot water system designs, steam systems,
boilers, compressed air, medical air, pumps, rain
water harvesting, water treatment, drainage
systems, sewer treatment, LP gas, swimming
pools, storm water management, recycling, RO
plants etc.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Access Control
Systems (ACS), Master Antenna Television
Systems (MATV), Structured Cabling Systems
(SCS), Car Park Management Systems etc
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The upcoming CPD courses organized by BSESC for the year 2015/2016 are as follows.
CPD Course
Fire Protection & Detection Systems
Extra Low Voltage-2
Energy Management (new)
Period
September-October
October-November
November-December
The proposed CPD course on Energy Management which is to be conducted with the collaboration
of IESL & Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA) is now in its planning stage.
2) BSESC Public Lectures
BSESC has been organizing a series of important public lectures for the year 2015/2016 with the
intention of improving the technical & non-technical knowledge of its members & the general public.
The following are the public lectures organized by the BSESC for the session.
Public Lecture
International Climate Finance Opportunities
for Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka
Building Information Modeling
Facade Engineering
MEP Space Planning
Basics of Lightning Protection & Surge
Protection Systems
Lean in None-Manufacturing Sector
A Systematic Approach for Improving Energy
Efficiency of Buildings & Industrial Facilities
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Resource Person
Date
Eng. H M Buddika Hemashantha 17th Dec. 2015
Mr. Gemunu Nanayakkara
Eng. Kanthalingam Shivaskaran
Eng. Thushara Gunawardana
01st Feb. 2016

26th Feb. 2016
10th May 2016
12th Aug.2016
Eng. Samantha Alwis

Dr. Lal Jayamaha
26th Aug. 2016

08th Sept.2016
3) Field Visits
BSESC has organized its first field visit for the session to Kerawalapitiya Combined Cycle Power Plant
on 5th March 2016. In addition to the exposure to the operation of the power plant the 26 members
who joined the visit got an opportunity to inspect & understand its fire protection & detection
systems, central AC chiller plant, sea water RO system, LV/MV distribution system, ventilation system
etc.
Orange Electric Factory at Meegoda was selected as the location for the second BSESC visit where
25 members ware participated. In this world class lighting and switch/socket outlet manufacturing
facility the members got an opportunity to get an understanding about the manufacturing process,
standards followed, performance testing methodology for LED & CFL lighting etc.
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4) Annual Get-together
BSESC is organizing an annual get-together each year to improve the connectivity of its members
who are working in a range of BS sectors. BSESC annual get-together this year filled with fun &
music was held on 2nd of April 2016 at Hotel Randiya, Moratuwa with the participation of 31 BSESC
members.
5) Updating Building Services Engineering Directory

BSESC initiated a directory for the practicing building services engineers few years back and it
has been updated every year with the inclusion of the names of new BS engineers as well as the
updating of the profiles of the already included engineers. Updating of the BS directory for this
year was successfully completed in July 2016. Nineteen chartered BS engineers appeared before the
evaluation panel on 3rd & 5th of July 2016 to include or update their profiles to the directory.
6) Short Knowledge Sharing Sessions for BSESC Members
BSESC, which is manned with experienced engineers in different building services sectors, has made
use of their exposure to widen the knowledge of the fellow committee members.
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At the end of the monthly meetings, a knowledge sharing presentation which followed by a Q&A
session was regularly conducted by one of the BSESC members for the benefit of the others & this
was appreciated by many. The following are some of the short presentations completed during the
session.
Topic of the Short Lecture
Control Room Ventilation on Multi-Story Buildings
Pumps & Pumping Systems
Standby Power Generators
Centrifugal Pumps & Pumping Efficiency
Video Surveillance Systems
HVAC Filters
Resource person (member)

Eng. Indika Wijethunga
Eng. Prasanna Narangoda
Eng. Dharshana Subasinghe
Eng. Sajeewa Perera
Eng. Samantha Gunawardena
Eng. Sagara Akalanka
7) Other Ongoing Commitments

a. Revision of the ICTAD SCA-8 (Specifications for Electrical & Mechanical Works Associated with
Buildings & Civil Engineering)
Institute for Construction Training and Development (ICTAD) requested from IESL to revise & update
SCA-8 document. This important specification document has never been updated after year 2000.
On behalf of IESL, BSESC has accepted to carry out this important assignment with the contributions
of its expert building service engineers.
ICTAD SCA-8 subcommittee consists of the following members is presently handling this revision &
the work is now in its midway.

Eng. Sanath Abeykoon

Eng. R. Shanmugarathnam

Eng. Samantha Gunawardena

Eng. Bandula Karunarathne

Eng. Prasanna Narangoda
b. Formulating a Policy on Developing CPD Courses for the Middle Level Technicians
IESL took a very important initiative recently to prepare a policy on developing CPD courses for the
middle level technicians. BSESC appointed two eminent engineers for the assignment and currently
they are actively engaged on this task.
c. Publishing/ Upgrading the Plumbing Engineering Book for the IESL library
There is a greater need for a monograph on plumbing covering water supply and wastewater
treatment/disposal for such buildings, which can be used by the owners, builders, technical
personnel for general information, education and proper application in practice. Having understood
this requirement BSESC is currently engaged in the preparation of a book for the practical aspects of
plumbing engineering applicable for the building sector. An internal subcommittee appointed by the
BSESC including experienced BS engineers is currently working on this.
(Reported by Eng. N A P S K Narangoda, Chairman Building Services Engineering Sectional
Committee)
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Chemical and Process Engineering Sectional Committee (CPESC): 2015 / 2016

1.0 The Inaugural Meeting and Election CPESC for the Year 2015 / 2016
The inaugural meeting of the Chemical & Process Engineering Sectional Committee (CPESC) was held
on Tuesday - November 18, 2015 at 5.15 p.m. at the Institution, under the Chairmanship of Eng.
(Prof.) S.A.S. Perera and the following committee was elected for the Year 2015 / 2016.
Members of the CPE Sectional Committee Elected for the Year 2015 / 2016
Position
Chairman
Joint Secretaries
Committee
Fellow Members
Corporate Members
Associate Members
Co-Opted Members
Name
Eng. (Prof) S A S Perera
Eng. M.L Wickramasinghe
Eng. K G H Kodagoda
Membership No.
F 844
AM 6222
AM7219
Eng.(Dr.) S A K Abayawardana
Eng. D Chandrasekara
Eng. C K D Welhenge
Eng. E M Piyasena
Eng. WRMU Wickramasinghe
Eng. S K Thennakoon
Eng. D Gunasekara
Eng. M A M Jinasena
Eng. E K C S Madanayaka
Eng. K G V K De Silva
Eng. P Sarathchandra
F 641
F2902
M 1871
M 1649
M 2190
AM 12039
AM 14194
AM 10799
AM 9969
M 6162
M 6173
2.0 Activities of the Chemical and Process Engineering Section for the Year 2015 / 2016
The following activities were conducted by the CPES for the Year 2015 / 2016.
2.1 CPES Committee Meetings
Ten (10) committee meetings were held during the year. The following knowledge sharing lectures
were organized and conducted by senior members of CPES for the benefit of younger engineers.
(a)
November 2015 Meeting Some New Developments in Waterproofing Products and

Technology by Eng (Prof) S.A.S. Perera.
(b)
December 2015 Meeting Avoiding the Day of Unthinkable: Prevention of Major Accidents
in Chemical Process Industry by Eng. (Dr.) Deshai Botheju, [PhD (NTNU), M.Sc.Tech (Norway),
M.Sc. & B.Sc.Eng.(Hons) (UoM), AIChE, AMIE(SL)], (Currently consulting for the Norwegian
petroleum industry, as a Safety & Environmental engineering professional)
(c)
Jan 2016 Meeting Introduction to CPC Refinery Expansion Project by Eng. E.M. Piyasena,
Project Manager CPC Refinery Expansion Project
(d)
March 2016 Meeting Safety, Health and Environment in the LPG Industry by Eng. C.K.D
Welhenge, SHE Manager Litrogas Ltd.
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(e)
June 2016 Meeting Proposed Methods for Flare Gas Minimization at CPC Refinery by Eng.
KGH Kodagoda, Operations Manager, CPC Refinery, Sapugaskanda.
(f)
July 2016 Meeting Group discussion on Importance of Sulphuric Acid Based Industries for
the development of Sri Lanka.
(g)
August 2016 Meeting Group discussion on Importance of Sea Water and Salt Based Industries
for the development of Sri Lanka.
2.2. Public Lectures

(a)
Public Lecture at IESL on 16 Dec 2015 at 5.15 pm on Advancements in membrane bioreactors

and their application in modern wastewater treatment" by Samurai Engineering Consultants.
(b)
02 Sep. 2016 at 5.15 pm at IESL Techno Economic Analysis of the Failure of the Urea Plant at
Sapugaskanda by Eng C.K.D. Welhenge General Manager SHE / Laugf Gas and Eng. Heshan
De Silva General Manager Operations at Laugfs Gas Pvt. Ltd.
Acknowledgement: Chairman and members of CPESC of IESL hereby acknowledge the secretarial
assistance and other forms of support given by the President and the Council, Executive Secretary
and IESL Staff, and members of IESL to make the session 2015 / 2016 a success.
(Reported by Eng. (Prof.) S A S Perera, Chairman CPESC & Eng. K G H Kodagoda, Secretary CPESC)
Civil Engineering Sectional Committee: 2015 / 2016

The inaugural meeting of the Civil Engineering Sectional Committee (CESC) for the session 2015/2016
was held on 23rd November 2014 at IESL Head Quarters. Chairman of the CESC Eng. M.N.A. Samad
presided the meeting.
Thirty six engineers from Fellow, Member and Associate Member categories were present. Eng.
K.M.T.B. Ganegoda was proposed and seconded as the Secretary and the following members were
selected as committee members for the session 2015/2016
Representing Fellows:

Eng. Keerthi Senanayake

Eng. W.B.G. Fernando
Representing Members:

Eng. C.J Ranasinghe


Eng. B.H.T.Bulathsinhala

Eng. Pradeep Kumara

Eng. A.M.H.K Abeykoon

Eng. U.L.Darshana N.D. Perera

Eng. B.R. Jayakumar
Representing Associate Members:

Eng. Ananda Silva

Eng Faizal Ghany

Eng L.N.Pallegama
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Six subcommittees were formed as in previous sessions merging two subcommittees in to one, to
implement the CESC activities effectively.
1. Following members were appointed for Building Clinic & Techno Seminar Room Sub Committee
(SCBC&TS)

1
Eng. C.J Ranasinghe
Team Leader

2
Eng.Nishsanka Wasalabandara

3
Eng A.M.H.K Abeykoon

4
Eng Ananda Silva

5
Eng L.N.Pallegama

6
Eng. A.P.K.Abeydeera

7
Eng. Shashikala

8
Eng S.T.M.Madushanka

9
Eng Bishar Haadi

10
Eng S.M. Madawalagama

11
Eng Pradeep Kumara

12
Eng G.S.P Gunasekara

13
Eng D.G.S.R. Amarasena
2. Following members were elected for Field Trips Sub Committee (SCFT)

1
Eng Ananda Silva
Team Leader

2
Eng. A.P.K.Abeydeera

3
Eng L.N.Pallegama

4

5
Eng K.Sayanthan

6
Eng S.T.M.Madushanka

7
Eng. M.J. P.L.M. Jayasekara
3. Following members were elected for Public Lectures, Seminars and Workshops Sub Committee
(SCPLSW)

1
Eng L.N.Pallegama
Team Leader

2
Eng Keerthi Senanayake

3
Eng W.B.G. Fernando

4
Eng S.M. Madawalagama

5
Eng B.H.T.Bulathsinhala

6
Eng L.W. Senevirathne

7
Eng E.A.A. Chandima

8
Eng I.K.G Wijaya Keerthi Deshapriya

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4. Following members were elected for Annual Get together Sub Committee (SCAG)

1
Eng B.H.T.Bulathsinhala
Team Leader

2
Eng I.K.G Wijaya Keerthi Deshapriya

3
Eng Pradeep Kumara

4
Eng W.B.G. Fernando

5
Eng. B.R. Jayakumar

6
Eng Ananda Silva

7
Eng Faizal Ghany

8
Eng. Bathi Masakorala
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5. Following members were elected for TECNO stall Sub Committee (SCTS)

1
Eng. Faizal Ghany
Team Leader

2
Eng. U.S. Karunarathne

3
Eng. L.N.Pallegama

4
Eng. Shashikala

5
Eng Methsiri Samarakoon

6
Eng Keerthi Senanayake

7

8
Eng. M.G. Aruna Jayamaha

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6. Following members were elected for Publication and Editorial Sub Committee (SCPE)

1
Eng Keerthi Senanayake Team Leader

2
Eng. U.S. Karunarathne

3
Eng Methsiri Samarakoon

4
Eng. Nishsanka Wasalabandara

5
Activities:
Following activities were organized by the CESC with the assistance of relevant sub committees for
2015/2016.
Public Lectures:
CESC has organized ten public lectures on a regular monthly basis which were well attended and very
much appreciated by the participants. Sub-committee has selected lecture topics on technical and
non-technical by prominent speakers, based on the public interest.
Details of the Public lectures (8nos) and workshops (1nos.) are as follows:
Lecture No - 01
Topic- Simulating long waves in harbor 3D modelling using short waves spectra., Speakers- Eng.
Indra Jayewardena, Date- 13th January 2016
Lecture No - 02
Topic- Attitude Blast for Engineers towards to 2016...!, Speakers- Eng. (Dr) Sanjeewa Maithreepala;
Eng Zameem M Saleem, Eng. Gamini Gunawardena; Eng U S Karunarathne, Date- 28th January 2016
Lecture No - 03
Topic- Challenges in design and construction of tall buildings in Sri Lanka, Speaker- Eng. Shiromal
Fernando, Date- 1st March 2016
Lecture No - 04
Topic- Do we SLEEP enough or is it a waste of time, Speaker- Eng. Praboda Jinasena, Date- 29th
March 2016
Lecture No - 05
Topic- Selection of Appropriate Timber in Construction Industry and introduce Sri Lanken Timber
Manual., Speaker- Dr. Nimal Ruwanpathirana, Date- 18th May 2016
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Lecture No - 06 (Workshop)
Topic- Design of Structures for earth quake loadings, Speaker-Dr. Kushan Wijesundara, Date- 5th
July 2016
Lecture No - 07
Topic- Modern Aluminum Applications in Construction technology, Speaker- Mr. Anura Manchanayake ,
Date- 24th August 2016
Lecture No 08
Topic- Research and development in Disaster Risk Reduction, Speaker- Prof. Toshio Koike, Date- 26th
August 2016
Lecture N0-09 (Jointly organized with SLAICE)
Topic- Dam Safety, Speaker- Dr. Stern E Pells, Australia, Date- 30th August 2016
Lecture by Dr. Kushan Wijesundara
Lecture by Eng. Shiromal Fernando
Memorial Lectures:
CESC has also organized the following two Memorial Lectures:
EOE Pereira Memorial Lecture on Seismic Status and Macro Seismic Hazard Zonation of Sri Lanka by
Eng. (Prof) H N Seneviratne on September 13, 2016
Deshabandu Vidya Jyothi Eng. (Dr.) A.N.S. Kulasinghe Memorial Lecture on Dispute Boards and
their Dispute Avoidance Role by Eng. Malith Mendis.
Field Visits:
CESC organized a field visit to Lotus Tower Project in Colombo in March and July 2016 with the
number of participants restricted to 30 for each visit.
Building Clinic and Techno Seminar Room
Building Clinic is a concept initiated and developed by the Civil Engineering Sectional Committee
of IESL to offer professional advice free of charge to the needy people having no access to proper
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technical advice, information or knowledge for building their homes. Recognizing the desperate need
to bridge the vast information gap existing between the construction industry and individual home
builders, the Building Clinic is now taken directly to the doorstep of people building houses across
the island. IESL has embarked on a program in collaboration with Ultra Tech Cement Lanka (Pvt)
Limited as its exclusive partner for the Building Clinic based on a memorandum of understanding
with no commercial binding between the two parties.
IESL provides the panel of professionals and technical information, whereas UltraTech provides
logistic support, including the venue and ensures media campaign to generate awareness of this
program. In addition to the Annual Building Clinic at Techno exhibition, two such clinics held at E.L
Senanayake Library in Kandy in January 2016 and at Town council in Kaluthara in August 2016 were
well attended by home builders and over 250 queries were responded by IESLs experts.
The Techno seminar room will be organized along with the Techno exhibition by the Civil Engineering
sectional Committee. The main objective of the seminar was to build awareness on engineering
related issues of general public.
Annual Get-together 2016 for Civil Engineers
CESC organized the annual get-together of civil engineers and their families this year in Vietnam
and Cambodia visiting two countries in ten days from 08st to 18th September 2016. There were 84
participants including IESL members.
Monograph on Cement
A monograph titled "Challenges in the Selection and Use of Cement" initiated by the CESC and
authored by Eng. Ananda Silva in Sinhala language was published through the Library and Publications
Committee of IESL. It is translated into English language and its Tamil language version is expected
to be published soon.
IESL Avurudhu Festival 2015
CESC took the leading role in organizing the IESL Avurudhu Festival 2015 on behalf of IESL as
organized in year 2015. A team was formed with volunteers to organize the festivel. The team
members were, Eng A.M.H.K Abeykoon, (Team Leader),Eng. C.J Ranasinghe, Eng. Ananda, Eng.
M.G. Aruna Jayamaha, Eng. Shashikala, Eng I.K.G Wijaya Keerthi Deshapriya, Eng Pradeep Kumara.
This event was successfully held at Womens International Club, Colombo 7 on 23-04-2016 with the
participation of large number of members with their spouses and kids. They had the opportunity to
take part in 28 numbers of Avurudhu games winning valuable prizes and sing songs with live band
which provided music throughout the day. The day was full of joy and happiness for all participants.
Musical Engineers
All Engineer Band of IESL the Music Engineers was formed under the leadership of Former Chairman
CESC Eng Prabodha Jinasena and that has received tremendous attention from all quarters. Band is
so popular among members of IESL and has become a famous name now. They have performed
successfully at major events like TECHNO awards, Engineering Excellence Award, TECHNO exhibition
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ground, IESL Presidents Dinner, Gala dinner hosted by IESL for Foreign delegates from Asian countries
who took part at the Annual Session 2015 etc..They also played at Toast Masters Club functions, Gala
Dinner after the Annual General Meeting of Association of Consulting Engineer etc.
Last Friday of every month has been declared as Members Friday by IESL and Members Lounge is
opened for all members of IESL and the Music Engineers play Live music from 7.00pm on wards.
All in all Music Engineer is well established now and there were several article and photographs of
the band on newspaper recently. Not only that it has been talked among the top musicians of the
country as well. There are lots of talents among Engineers and Music Engineers is ideal platform to
showcase them.
Band comprises the following members
Eng. Darshana Perera
Eng.Chandana Dalugoda
Eng. Suresh Gunasekara
Eng. Danuka Madushanka
Eng. Kaushal Lankadhikara
Eng. Thusitha Ganegoda
Eng. Iranga Fonseka
Eng. Ranga Kumarasinghe
Eng. Subodha Chandima
- Band Leader on Key Board

- Rythem Guitar
- Lead Guitar
- Bass Guitar
- Bass Guitar
- Percussion
- Drums
- Drums
- Tabla
TECHNO awards Ceremony 2015 at Galadari Hotel

(Reported by Eng. K.M.T.B. Ganegoda, Secretary, Civil Engineering Sectional Committee)
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee : 2015/2016

1.
The Inaugural Meeting and Election of Committee Members for the Sectional Committee for
the Year 2015 / 2016
The inaugural meeting of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sectional Committee was held
on 17thNovember, 2015 at 5.15 p.m. at the Institution, under the Chairmanship of Eng. Kosala
Kamburadeniya. The following committee was elected by the participants for the Year 2015/2016.
Name
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
2.
Kosala Kamburadeniya
Tenson Bamunuarachchi
Ravi Rupasinghe
A.M.N.S.S. Sharifdeen
Pathum Jayawardena
Ajith Indikadulla
M.M.Aliyar
Neil Abesekara
L. Roshan De Silva
Nilantha Balasuriya
Kasun Premathilaka
Yushan De Silva
Sampath pathiranarach
Gayan Maliviarachchi
Thilanka Ratnayaka
Wininda Kith Piyarathna
Janaka Udana
Harshana Disanayaka
Membership
Number
M 3827
M 5319
M 6094
M 3856
M 5840
M 4212
M 4515
M 6319
AM 3176
AM 7492
AM 11108
AM 9651
AM 10571
AM 7889
AM 16578
AM 11589
AM 11689
AM 17042
Position
Chairman
Secretary
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Associate member
Activities Conducted by the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Sectional Committee in

Year 2014 / 2015
The following activities were conducted by the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Sectional
Committee during the session 2015 / 2016.
I.
MEMORIAL LECTURES

a.

Prof. R. H Paul Memorial Lecture

Prof. R. H Paul Memorial Lecture was held on 9th February 2015at 17.15 hours at
Wimalasurendra Auditorium of IESL Head Office. Memorial lecture on Research Bridge
between University and Industry: Condition Monitoring Perspectives was delivered by
Eng. Prof. Manjula Fernando is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
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b.
Eng. D. J. Wimalasurendra Memorial Lecture

Eng. D. J. Wimalasurendra Memorial Lecture was held on 15th September, 2016 at
17.15 hours at Wimalasurendra Auditorium of IESL Head Office. Memorial lecture on
Future Role of Hydro Power and O &M Challenges was delivered by Eng. T M Sarath K
Tilakaratna, Deputy General Manager, Mahaweli Complex, Ceylon Electricity Board.
II.
PUBLIC LECTURES
a.
Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting

A public Lecture on Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting was held on 23rd
November, 2015 at 17.15 hours at Wimalasurendra Auditorium of IESL Head Office. The
lecture was delivered by Eng. Broadcast Engineering consultant who is Retired Principal
Engineer of Digital Transition Division, Australian Communications and Media Authority
and Australian Government Consultant in Spectrum Management to Nine Southern
African countries.
b.
Lightning Protection
A public Lecture on Lightning Protection was held on 18thMarch, 2016 at 17.15 hours
at Wimalasurendra Auditorium of IESL Head Office. The first part of the Lecture was
on Importance of following IEC Standards & Adaptation of IEC 62305 in SL which was
delivered by Eng. Prof. J. Rohan Lucas, Emeritus Professor in Electrical Engineering,
University of Moratuwa. The second part of the lecture was on Lightning Protection for
Modern High Rise Buildings Keeping in line with latest IEC 62305 & SLS 1472 Standards
which was delivered by Eng. S. Gopa Kumar, Technical Director of OBO Bettermann
GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
c.
Internet of Things A Platform for Innovation and Disruption

A public Lecture on Internet of Things A Platform for Innovation and Disruption was
held on 05th October, 2016 at 17.15 hours at Wimalasurendra Auditorium of IESL Head
Office. The Lecture was delivered by Eng. (Prof.) Anura Jayasumana, Professor of Electrical
and Computer Engineering, and Computer Science, Associate Director of Information
Science & Technology Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
III. FIELD VISIT

Field visit to Colombo Dockyard PLC
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee made a field visit to Colombo
Dockyard PLC on 16th February, 2016.
IV. SHORT SEMINARS FOR MEMBERS
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee had few short seminar for their
members in order to share knowledge among colleagues after the monthly meetings.
Following seminars were conducted
a.
Electrical Design for Ships by Eng. Wininda Piyarathna at Members Lounge
b.
SMATV System by Eng. Sampath Pathiranarachchi at Members Lounge
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V.
ANNUAL TRIP
Sectional Committee selected an overseas tour for this year annual trip. Annual trip was
open for members and their family members. Duration of the trip was 6 days and Forty
Four participants visited various important and attractive destinations in both Malaysia
and Singapore during the trip.
VI. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CPD COURSES.

Sectional Committee decided to introduce new CPD courses in order to facilitate
professional development of members in following area;
a. Earthing & Lightning Protection Approved by the CPD committee and to be
included in to the calendar
b. Industrial Automation - Approved by the CPD committee and to be included in
to the calendar
c. Lighting Design In the process of finalizing
VII. NATIONAL LEVEL INITIATIVES

a.

Standardization of Socket outlets

Standardization of Socket outlets in Sri Lanka was an initiative of IESL. Initiatives taken
by one of the working group of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee
working on National Code of Electrical Safety (NCES) was implemented with parliament
approval with effect from 16th of August, 2016 through Public Utilities Commission of Sri
Lanka (PUCSL).
The use of Type G, commonly called as 13A Plugs or square pin plugs, will be the single
standard socket outlet for Sri Lanka and all new installations to be complied with this
requirement with effect from 16th August, 2016. The ban on the import and manufacture
of other type of socket outlets, plug tops and appliances with other type of plug tops
will be banned from 16th August, 2017 and their sale will be banned with effective from
August 16, 2018.
b.

Issuing of licenses to Electricians

The second working group of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sectional
committee has completed its proposal issuing license for Electrician in the country. The
working group and the steering committee are currently working on implementation
mechanism and the legal aspects of the same and expect to have a first public hearing
within next two months.
c.
Issuing of licenses to Electricians

A working group was appointed to prepare a manual/guide line for domestic wiring
(Reported by Chairman - Eng. Kosala Kamburadeniya & Secretary Eng. Tenson Bamunuarachchi)
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IT & Communications Engineering Sectional Committee : 2015-2016

Introduction
The IT & Communications Engineering Sectional Committee had a successful and productive session
in 2015/2016 period. Eng Lt Col Dr Chandana Gamage Chaired the committee during this session
with Eng Dileepa Lathsara as the secretary to the committee. The other members of the committee
who regularly attended the meetings were Eng Prof KKYW Perera, Eng Saman Samarakoon, Eng
Ajith Indikadulle, Eng Dr Shantha Fernando, Eng Samudaya Nanayakkara, Eng Achini Randeniya
(Chairperson, IDEA Challenge Competition), Eng Vidula Hasaranga (Chairperson, Robo Games
Competition), Eng Kushan Sharma (Chairperson, Provincial Seminar Series), Eng Nalinda Herath
(Chairperson, Industrial Robotics Challenge), Eng Kasun Chathuranga (Chairperson, Online Publicity),
Eng Harshana Porawagama (Chairperson, Membership Drive), Eng Dilan Gamachchige, Eng Nalin
Karunasinghe (Advisor, Robo Games Competition), Eng Sandareka Wickramanayake (Chairperson,
Publications), Eng Dilan Anuruddha and Eng Musthalie Shaheed.
The sectional committee held 11 monthly meetings beginning from the inaugural meeting on 09th
November 2015 and a brief note on all meetings have been posted to the sectional committee
Facebook page. A brief summary of the main activities of the committee is provided below.
CPD Courses
One of the main objectives of the sectional committee is to conduct CPD courses in specific areas
of IT in provincial chapters. This allowed for better interaction between the IESL members spread
throughout the country and the sectional committee. The following series of CPD courses conducted
by the sectional committee were sponsored by LK Domain Registry and TechCERT.

Hands-on workshop at the IESL Ruhunu Provincial Chapter on Thursday, 7th July 2016
held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna in Hapugala attended by more
than 60 engineers and undergraduates. The workshop on IoT and Practical Applications
was conducted by Eng Nalin Karunasinghe assisted by Eng Dr Shantha Fernando, Eng Dr
Chandana Gamage, Eng Kushan Sharma and Eng Samudaya Nanayakkara.
Seminar at the IESL Wayamba Provincial Chapter on Friday, 22nd July 2016 held at the SLT
OPC Training Centre in Kurunegala attended by more than 50 engineers from the Kurunegala
region. The presentations included IoT - The smart future by Eng Dr Shantha Fernando,
Security against Ransomware by Eng Kushan Sharma and a hands on session on Building
an IoT unit by Eng Dr Chandana Gamage.
Seminar at the IESL Rajarata Provincial Chapter on Tuesday, 30th August 2016 held at the Hotel
Creston Park in Anuradhapura attended by more than 50 engineers from the Anuradhapura
region. The presentations included IoT - The smart future by Eng Dr Shantha Fernando,
Security against Ransomware by Eng Kushan Sharma and a hands on session on Building
an IoT unit by Eng Dr Chandana Gamage and Mr Harsha Thewala Arachchi.
Robo Games Competition

Another main objective of the sectional committee is to popularize computer engineering among
the school children in the country. The annual Robo Games competition and the series of robotic
technology workshops organized by the sectional committee in collaboration with the Department
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of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Moratuwa is used for this purpose. The following
series of hands-on workshops were conducted by the undergraduate members of the sectional
committee supported by Eng Nalin Karunasinghe and Eng Dr Chandana Gamage.

IESL Robo Games 2016 Workshop at Mahanama College, Colombo on 31st May 2016
conducted by undergraduate members Dinuka Salwatura, Nimash Dilanka, Buddhi Ayesha,
Heshan Fernando, Manesh Jayawardane, Dineth Egodage and Darshana Priyasad.
IESL Robo Games 2016 Workshop at Rajapaksa Central College, Weeraketiya on 8th June
2016 conducted by undergraduate members Nimash Dilanka, Manesh Jayawardane,
Darshana Priyasad and several other students.
IESL Robo Games 2016 Workshop at C.W.W. Kannangara College, Matugama on 9th July
2016 conducted by undergraduate members Yasiru Kassapa, Rukshan Perera, Lasantha
Ekanayake, and Indika Bandara Wijesooriya.
The IESL Robo Games also has an undergraduate category that provides a national level platform for
the university and other tertiary education institute students to showcase their engineering talent.
The IESL Robo Games 2015 - School Category competition was held on Saturday, 10th October 2015,
the second day of the annual engineering exhibition, Techno 2015 and the task for the competing
robots was compute the area of shapes such as squares, rectangles and triangles drawn on the arena
floor. The award winners of the competition received their medals and certificates from Eng Saman
Samarakoon, Chairman of the IT & Communication Engineering Sectional Committee of the IESL in
session 2014/2015; Dr Chathura De Silva, Head of the Computer Science & Engineering Department
of the University of Moratuwa; and Dr Beshan Kulapala, Research Scientist of the Vega Project of
Codegen International.
The IESL Robo Games 2015 - Undergraduate Category competition was held on Sunday, 11th
October 2015, the third and final day of Techno 2015 and the task for the competing robots was to
compute the volume of objects such as right rectangular prism, rectangular cuboid, or rectangular
parallelepiped objects placed on the arena floor. The award winners of the competition received
their medals and certificates from Eng Saman Samarakoon, Chairman of the IT & Communication
Engineering Sectional Committee of the IESL in session 2014/2015; Eng Dr Chathura De Silva, Head
of the Computer Science & Engineering Department of the University of Moratuwa; and Eng Dr S B
Wijekoon, President of the IESL in session 2014/2015.
A new school category, Pathfinders, was conducted for the very young robotics enthusiasts to build
and race line following robots. Eng Tilak De Silva, Past President of IESL and Past Chairman of IT &
Communication Engineering Sectional Committee of the IESL presented certificates and medals to
the young Pathfinder competition participants.
IDEA Challenge Competition
The all-island schools Mobile App development competition organized by the sectional committee,
the IDEA Challenge, is being conducted in 2016 under the theme of Green Living where school
students are required to develop innovative ideas and a supporting mobile app directed towards
environmental protection, sustainability and awareness. This competition has an online mobile app
development course conducted by the undergraduates of the Department of Computer Science
& Engineering, University of Moratuwa as part of the engineering technology engagement for the
school children.
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This year, the competition introduced an undergraduate category in collaboration with the Reforest
Sri Lanka community organization to develop a mobile app that can in an innovative manner engage
the citizens in forest conservation and reforestation activities.
The IESL IDEA Challenge - 2015 competition was held on Sunday, 11th October 2015, the third and
final day of Techno 2015 and the task was to develop an Android App after successfully completing the
App Development on-line course conducted by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering
of the University of Moratuwa. The school participants and winners received their medals and
certificates from Eng Achini Randeniya, Chairperson of the Competition Organizing Committee;
Eng Saman Samarakoon, Chairman of the IT & Communication Engineering Sectional Committee
of the IESL in session 2014/2015; and Eng Jayavilal Meegoda, President-elect of the IESL in session
2015/2016
IESL IT Services for Members
As a major part of the sectional committee contribution to improve the IESL member services,
the sectional committee supported the implementation of the e-Voting service by assisting in the
organizing and conduct of the test election. This test election conducted in the month of May using
an online electronic voting service was a major success with nearly 700 members successfully
participating and voting using the system.
Also, the sectional committee collaborated with the ICT Committee of the IESL chaired by Eng
Samudaya Nanayakkara to conduct a detailed study of the existing IT services of the IESL Secretariat
and prepared a read-map for future improvements and developments.
Participation at Techno Exhibition
The sectional committee continued to make a major contribution to the Techno exhibition by
organizing the Robo Games game arena, IDEA Challenge display and peoples choice voting booth,
and sectional committee stall highlighting ICT products engineered in Sri Lanka along with indigenous
technology development.
Engineering Community Engagement
The sectional committee used social media as a major tool to reach out to the membership as well
as other stakeholders in promoting IESL activities. The Facebook page of the IT & Communication
Engineering Sectional Committee passed 5000 Likes in early August 2016 thereby creating a large
vibrant group of contributors to its activities.
Also, the sectional committee further enhanced its engagement with engineering undergraduates
and as part of this initiative organized a panel discussion on How IESL can work with Engineering
Undergraduates for Professional Development conducted by Eng Arjuna Manamperi that was held
on 16th June 2016 in the Seminar room of Department of CSE, University of Moratuwa.
The sectional committee also conducted membership drives to enroll associate members from IT
companies including a very successful membership drive held at CakeLabs in September 2016. The
sectional committee assisted associate members to obtain the Charter by helping in the preparation
of required documentation and also promoted the membership through 20-year rule where two
senior engineers obtained their charter during the session.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the Chairman gratefully acknowledges the work of all the committee members and
the exceptional success of the Sectional Committee which is due to the professionalism, dedication
and voluntarism of the committee members.
(Reported by : Eng (Lt Col) Dr. Chandana Gamage - Chairman, IT & Communication Sectional
Committee)
Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee (MESC) : 2015-2016

(Prepared jointly by the Project Leaders, the Secretary, and the Chair)
Our upfront gratitude to all the committee members, other volunteers, our partnersincluding state
universities, IESL Chapters, all of IESL Secretariat Staff ( especially CEO Dr. Jagath Peiris, Ms. Ramani,
Ms. Sanduni, Mr. Tudor), IT Team (Mr Chamara and Mr Kalana), Digital SLEN Team, Techno 2016
Team, Council, and President.
The inaugural meeting of the Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee (MESC) for the session
2015/16 was held on 12th November, 2015 with the Chairmanship of Eng. Arjuna Manamperi for the
second consecutive year with the fullest support of the former committee members and other MESC
activists. 23 Committee members volunteered and were nominated to assist the Chair during the
new session. The committee consisted of 1 Fellow, 6 Members and 17 Associate Members including
Chair, and covered a vast range in age, experience and seniority.
1 (Chair)
Eng.
Manamperi
2062
Eng.
Chandrakumara
PRS
6548
Eng.
Dahanayake
GSD
AM
8272
Eng.
Dharmasena
RMNK
AM
15174
Eng.
Godakumbura
TS
6829
Eng.
Herath
KM
AM
11557
Eng.
Ilanganthilaka
UMON
AM
10037
Eng.
Jayarathne
LHAU
AM
16362
Eng.
Jayasinghe
LP
626
10
Eng.
Kalubowila
2028
11
Eng.
Karunanayake
KPAN
AM
6514
12
Eng.
Karunarathna
WDGR
AM
11197
13 (Secretary)
Eng.
Kollure
KAL
AM
17190
14
Eng.
Mirihagalla
MKCC
AM
15063
15
Eng.
Muthunayake
APK
5536
16
Eng.
Neththikumara
NKMC
AM
9169
17
Eng.
Palayangoda
LI
AM
9133
18
Eng.
Pathirathna
KAB
AM
10991
19
Eng.
Peiris
TMNL
AM
16841
20
Eng.
Rathnayaka
RKAG
AM
9125
21
Eng.
Rathnayake
RMDM
AM
10828
22
Eng.
Sandanayake
SDGR
1196
23
Eng.
Senadhira
AMADM
AM
9769
24
Eng.
Thambawita
CP
AM
15288
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Attendance of the committee members (average 18) and others (average 7) were satisfactory in the
monthly committee meetings. At some meetings we had above 30 attendees.
At the beginning of the session, Chair, Eng. Arjuna Manamperi declared 3 general themes which are
of utmost relevance to Mechanical Engineering and Sri Lanka to focus all the activities of MESC during
the current session. The themes are namely, Energy, Innovations & Entrepreneurship and Public
Transport. Three theme leaders were nominated to overlook the activities under each theme while
participants volunteered to make up teams under them. Consequently, this sessions CSR project was
selected in relevance to Energy theme while a public lecture series in Energy was also conducted.
An innovation incubation programme is being devised under the Innovations & Entrepreneurship
theme while some of the public lectures conducted were and most of the activities planned for
Techno 2016 are done under Public Transport theme.
MESC utilized online and mobile software tools such as Trello, WhatsApp and Doodle extensively for
distant collaboration and team work.
The successfully completed project of designing and delivering the Mechanical Engineering Design
Course was continued to this session from the previous session. Major modifications were introduced
into the course based on the suggestions by the first batch. Its updates and success was constantly
monitored and discussed during the monthly meetings.
MESC recognized the responsibility it had towards the general public of Sri Lanka. Thus, a flair for
stretching the boundaries of IESL and going into the public was blended in every committee activity
making the general public of Sri Lanka the final prime beneficiary of all the projects planned by MESC
during this session.
Chair updated the house at the beginning of each meeting about the special changes taking place
within IESL and UPM (United Professionals Movement) of which IESL is a founding member, as these
activities primarily constitute to make a responsible Engineer to the society.
A Happy Hour was introduced by Chair from the month May onwards, where the participants of
the monthly committee meeting stayed for a couple of hours after the meeting for a chat with snacks
and drinks at IESL Members Lounge to discuss the current matters at length. This paved the path for
informal discussion and networking among members.
Other projects suggested and presented include the preparation of a vehicle maintenance manual
for most common vehicle types in Sri Lanka, a foreign visit to Bhutan and a hike to Manigala. These
activities are to be carried out in due course.
All in all, the session 2015/16 has been an inspiring one with the blend of ideas from young and senior
members alike. Leadership roles were competitively given to young and new members creating
an arena for discovering potential, investing in future leadership and personality development in
members while serving the Mechanical Engineering community and the society.
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Eng. Kumud Herath presenting his model for Simple Paddy Dryer
Mechanical Engineers working in all sectors found MESC relevant
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Discussions during Happy Hour
Discussions during Happy Hour
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INDUSTRIAL VISITS ARRANGED BY MESC

1. Motor Cycle Assembly Plant of David Pieris Motor Company Madapatha Complex on
29.03.2016
2. World Trade Centre (Twin Tower) Building Maintenance Management Systems on
02.04.2016
3. EWIS Computer Assembly Plant at Sooriyawewa , Hambantota on 30.04.2016
4. Sri Lanka Navy Boat manufacturing plant at Welisara on 02.08.2016
5. Transformer Manufacturing Plant of Lanka Transformers at Angulana (Proposed in
September)
Each visit was limited to 30-40 participants and part of visits expenses were collected from the
participants ( Rs 250 / person / visit). All visits were oversubscribed. Each visit report with details
is posted inMESC web page in IESL membership management system, under News section ( http://
www.iesl.lk/page-1579097? )
For the second session running, MESC Coordinator- Industrial Visits: Eng. S.D.G.R.Sandanayake (M
1196). MESC deeply appreciate his methodical execution of the task.
CPD COURSE ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
A pass in this CPD course fulfills the designs requirement for the Mechanical Engineering Charter.
MESC developed the course content and received the approval from The Council / PSMC to deliver
it in coordination with the CPDC in 2015. The course helps those mechanical engineers who are
unable to get required designs training under the supervision of a Chartered Engineer in their work
places. The course has 10-13 full day weekend theory classes, guided discussions, guided individual
design work under a dedicated mentor to solve practical problems, design report submission, and
evaluation on a standard criteria. Finally a panel of senior chartered engineers award a pass or fail to
participants who complete all the steps in the course.
First course was conducted in 2015. Out of the 58 design proposals in the batch of 2015, only 15
submitted the reports. Evaluation of 9 reports were completed. 6 reports are being evaluated.
The course for the year 2016 commenced on the 20th March 2016. The break even number of
participants was 40. The number of participants registered was 53.
Improvements to Course Programme and Syllabus in 2016:
A number of lessons were learnt from the course conducted for the year 2015 making it necessary to
do a number of improvements on the course programme to accommodate more time on the designs
to be done by the participants from the 3rd class day onward, all lectures to be interactive with design
examples, more lecture time was allocated in the early part of the course on methodical engineering
design process with very senior engineers sharing their experience and guiding the participants who
started submitting design proposals, and one session on each day was made available to review the
progress of the designs of the participants.
The course material was focused on each sub disciplines of mechanical engineering with examples
on respective areas. Services of more senior engineers specialized in specific areas to deliver the
lectures were available. It was possible to cover almost all areas of mechanical engineering sub
disciplines and other specialized areas to meet the requests of the participants even though these
areas were not relevant to the designs submitted by the participants.
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Success of the programme and enthusiasm of the participants:

Two engineers volunteered to do their designs with physical units made available to exhibit at the
TECHNO 2016.51 out of 53 participants submitted their design proposals and all were allocated
with senior engineers as mentors. The reports from participants in the batch of 2016 are expected
towards the end September 2016.
Concerns on report submission:
The course programme may need further improvements to accommodate and to receive draft
reports before the end of the course, and guide and encourage the participants to complete the
report within a specified time duration, if the delays persist in the batch of 2016 too.
Need of more resource persons:
There is a strongly felt necessity to get mid-career chartered engineers to become resource persons
in order to have a fairly rich pool of resource persons to deliver lectures, do mentoring and to serve
as report evaluators.
Mechanical Engineering Design Course Income in Rupees - 2015 & 2016

Year
Participants
Received Fees

2015
67
2,572,000.00
2016
51 2,015,000.00
Mechanical Eng. Design Course Expenditure in Rupees - 2015 & 2016
2015 2016
--------- --------Cost of Refreshment/Lunch
302,775
239,430
Incentive Allowance for Staff Members
12,500
16,500
Photo Copying Charges
46,200
30,450
Hire of Lecture Hall
54,000
Resource Personal /Course Coordinator Payment
249,000
Pending
Printing Certificates
420
TBD
Honorarium for mentors

Pending
Pending
Payments to evaluators
Pending
TBD
------------ ----------TOTAL AT THE TIME OF REPORT
664,895
286,380
Pending Expenses : It is because we are still receiving design reports (only about 17 had been
submitted) and mentors may still guiding them. Regarding evaluators I have asked those completed
to give their details to prepare cheques.
Project Team: Eng. Piyasiri Kalubowila has been our untiring, utterly dedicated Course Coordinator
for the last two years. Senior engineers Dr. Gamini Kulatunga, Jayantha Munasinghe, Nihal Cooray,
Gamini de Alwis and Parakrama Jayasinghe must specially be thanked for their dedicated service
during the course.
TECHNO 2016 MESC PROJECT SUMMARY
MESC won the Bronze award in 2015. We are determined to top that achievement in Techno 2016!.
MESC involvement in Techno 2016 will be remarkable this time. First time in history MESC has
launched an annual theme called TIE (Transportation, Innovation and Energy) and the entire event
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will run under TIE theme. All lined up and linked activities with TIE are described below. In addition
to theme we are launching a MECH CLINIC where we have focused on extremely important areas to
industry as well as to general public.
1. Stall Arrangement: Our stall will be interactively and productively designed with followings.
Transportation A software application to educate general public to obtain their actual cost foot
print due to not using public transportation and how much they could save financially (utilize this
money for their wealth) as well as environment saving.
Innovation Inline with our Incubator for Innovators & Entrepreneurs we will select three innovative
projects from three engineering faculties and exhibit them through our stall. All the guidance will
be given to the projects/products owners to develop it up to a marketable product through our
incubator project. Main aim is getting university undergraduates into this to show how incubator is
functioning as well as to give opportunities to those undergraduates to showcase their talents.
Energy Sri Lankan culture is primarily based on agriculture giving prominence to paddy farming
though there has not being significant help to the farming community to uplift the quality of the
product with minimum cost input. MESC unanimously decided to invent a paddy drying machine
which could be operated with minimum cost using easily available energy sources in the environment
(wood, saw dust etc.) and it will be another exhibit to in line with E of our TIE theme..
2. Public Lectures
There will be three public lectures covering TIE themes by three prominent speakers. No doubt that,
those will be some of the most attractive and informative public lectures at Techno 2016.
3. MESC Clinic (Mechanical Engineering Clinic)
For the first time in the history we are conducting MESC Clinic for Techno 2016. We as employers,
employees, entrepreneurs and citizens of a progressive nation have to understand how to get things
done scientifically & productively. MECH Clinic focuses on three important subject areas to deliver
know-how to the masses on those areas. Any person who need mechanical Engineers assistance
under following subjects could present and obtain guidance to their problems from industry experts.
Subject Area 1: Welding
Theme: Do it right first time - Avoid disasters
Target Group:.Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, General Public
Subject Covers:.Any welding related matter which they required including

a) How to select welding equipment and consumable to match a situation

b) How to ensure Safety

c) Q&A session on day to day issues pertaining to work

d) Introduction to job opportunities
Subject Area 2: Corrosion Prevention
Theme: Protect your investment
Target Group:.Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, General Public
Subject Covers:

a) How to prevent corrosion

b) How to paint corroded surfaces and new surfaces

c) How to select the correct paint application
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Subject Area 3: Car Maintenance

Theme: Preventive Maintenance Is a Must. But do not waste your hard earned money
Target Group:.Executive and general public who are using a personal vehicle for day to day life
Subject Covers:
a) Why preventive maintenance is a must?
b) What is the actually required and only required preventive maintenance and which
guidelines should we follow.
c) Cost effective and Manufacture recommended Maintenance intervals
d) Reduce chemical wastes and save environment for your son and daughter
Remarks : Basic vehicle Maintenance Guide Book will be provided
MESC Techno Core Project Team

Eng. Thimira S. Godakumbura ( Project Team Leader)

Eng. Mahesh Dharmasena

Eng. Chatura Mirihagalla

Eng. Gishan Dias

Eng. Ravin Kariyawasam

Eng. Gayanath Rathnayake

Eng. Thilanka Karunarathne

Eng. Asitha Nuwan Bandara

Eng. Gayantha Karunarathne

Eng. Assela Pathirathne

Eng. Ositha Ilanganthilaka
MESC PROJECT TO CREATE A DESIGN + BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR INNOVATORS / INVENTORS /
ENTREPRENEURS
MESC identified a the need in Sri Lanka to have a system which integrates innovators/ investors to
find their ways to develop their ideas / invest into products or services. Therefore, MESC decided to
develop a design incubator within IESL. The system developed will make things faster and efficient,
which will be an advantage for individuals, organizations and to the nation as a whole. Following
benefits were identified at the formulation of the project;

1. Support inventors and investors.

2. Support rapid development of the country.

3. Fill the gap between ideas to implementation.

4. Uplift the efficiency and productivity of the processes.

5. Making IESL an umbrella for inventors, investors and support services.
Project Phases:
Phase 1: Collect information related to developing marketable services and products, make a
database and inform public (via techno, emails, SLEN, Twitter, Facebook, newspapers...etc)
Phase 2: Collect data and prepare ideas, investors database. Inform public (via emails, SLEN, twitter,
Facebook, newspapers...etc)
Phase 3: Select 2-3 ideas and implement them with direct guidance of IESL/MESC as pilot projects.
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Phase 4: Go to national level with the validated results of pilot projects.

Phase 1: Target Completion End of session 2015/2016
Phase 2: Target Completion Mid of session 2016/2017
Phase 3: Target Completion Mid of session 2016/2017
Phase 4: End of session 2016/2017
As the initial step the project team is in the process of contacting existing similar projects like
spiralation (http://spiralation.com/about-spiralation/) , young entrepreneur Sri Lanka (http://
ye.lk/index.php/en/), innovation dash board (http://dashboard.costi.gov.lk/home/), startups Sri
Lanka (http://startupsrilanka.lk/), BOV capital (http://www.bov.lk/), Lankan Angel Network (http://
www.lankanangelnetwork.com/default.php) etc in-order to find their projects effectiveness /
limitations and a way to make MESCs proposed project a successful one. Same time the project
team investigate into possible ways of creating a cloud based database which should be used for
design incubation.
MESC Designs Incubator Project Team:

Eng. W.D.G.R Karunarathna (Project Leader)

Eng. Ayomi Karunanayake

Eng. Thirakaran Mahalingum

Eng.Tharaka Dayabadra
MESC PUBLIC LECTURES 2015/2016 (all, including jointly held and to be held)
Summary information sequence will be as follows. Theme, Date, Title, Presenter, Location, Attendance
and the URL from IESL YouTube
1. Theme-Transport, 13/11/2015, Electrified Railways: Soon to be reality (Eng.B.D. Rampala
Memorial Lecture), Eng. Dr. Thilak Siyambalapitiya, @IESL Colombo, 130 participants, URL: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8QP2xgFhlg&index=4&list=PLfBsyQuofCIzTnE84ifYuqpdvf3KvySxj
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2. Theme-Innovation, 21/01/2016, Internet of Things (IOT)- Will It be the Next Wave of Information
Revolution, Eng. Indika Walpitage, @IESL Colombo, 88 participants, URL: https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=t29aMnUiXpA&index=32&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
3. Theme-Innovation, 05/02/2016, Connectivity to the Expanding Internet as the Key to Realizing
the network society, Prof. Thas Nirmalathas, @IESL Colombo, 32 participants, URL: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=weUrNTgPA-0&index=28&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtP
vauoJ
4. 11/02/2016,
From
a
local
engineering
degree
to
globally
recognized
achievements- Is it difficult for a Sri Lankan engineer?, Eng. (Dr.) Nihal
Kularatne, @IESL Colombo, 31 participants, URL:https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=CiHQRUF25xM&index=27&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
5. 16/02/2016, Practice vs. Theory - Why Professionals Often Do Not Apply Theory, Eng. (Dr.) D.
Darshi De Saram, @ University of Ruhuna-Galle, 230 participants, [Jointly held with University of
Ruhunu Chapter]URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKZsIa9bdzY&feature=youtu.be
6. 24/02/2016, Working With People A Perspective Beyond Mathematics and Physics, Eng. (Dr.)
D. Darshi De Saram, @ University of Peradeniya-Peradeniya, 240 participants, [Jointly held with
University of Peradeniya Chapter] URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYUdZ-XIJW4&list=
PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ&index=26
7. 03/03/2016, Engineering Education- A Global View, Prof.
J.S. Gunasekare,
@
IESL
Colombo,
30
participants,
URL:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=4q3eaekD6lw&index=23&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
8. 17/03/2016, The Art of Listening, Eng. Gamini Kulatunga, @ IESL - Colombo, 28 participants,
URL:
9. 24/03/2016, Think Out of the Box, Venarable Wallasmulle Abahaya Thero,
@
IESL
Colombo,
125
participants,
URL:
watch?v=3ztM5ceh3KA&index=21&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
10. Theme-Energy, 31/03/2016, An Overview of Sri Lankas energy Demand- Present and Projected
Future, Mr. Harsha Wickramasinghe, @ IESL - Colombo, 64 participants, URL: https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=G2PzCpLsrxE&index=20&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
11. Theme-Innovation, 05/04/2016, Public Discussion: Engineer 2 Entrepreneur,
Eng. Dhanika Perera/ Eng. Lalith Kahatapitiya/ Dr. Tissa Jinasena/ Eng. Daya
Hettiarachchi, @ IESL - Colombo, 53 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=xeNLJ87orbs&index=19&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
12. 27/04/2016, Have we got what it takes to be a winning nation?, Mr. Lakshman
Bandaranayake, @ IESL - Colombo, 26 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=EJ5Z6xeIDlg&index=14&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
13. Theme-Transport, 09/05/2016, Public Discussion: Railway Electrification - Necessity Yesterday!!,
Dr. Thilak Siyambalapitiya/ Prof. Amal Kumarage/ Dr. T.L. Gunaruwan/ Eng. Priyal De Silva, @ IESL
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- Colombo, 160 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4eg7-5lUcw&index=17

&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
14. Theme-Energy, 12/05/2016, The Energy Resources of Sri Lanka The traditional and potential
of new sources, Dr. Thusitha Sugathapale, @ IESL - Colombo, 34 participants, URL: https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZnNfkj7Z2MI&index=16&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
15. Theme-Transport, 19/05/2016, Future of Mass Rapid Transit with Megapolis Plan, Dr.
Dimantha De Silva, @ IESL - Colombo, 64 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=lXorbJSaEJM&index=12&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
16. Theme-Energy, 26/05/2016, The Electricity Sector A vision for the future 100% RE by 2030,
Mr. Asoka Abeygunawardane, @ IESL - Colombo, 75 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=dUq0VTrXCFI&index=11&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
17. Theme-Energy, 16/06/2016, The Potential for Energy Conservation and Increased Energy
Efficiency, Mr. Ranjith Padmasiri, @ IESL - Colombo, 44 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=tJKF0pIPbTw&index=8&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
18. Theme-Energy,
23/06/2016,
Highway
Solarization,
Mr.K.C.
Somarathna,
@
IESL
Colombo,
53
participants,
URL:
watch?v=sXBTKX4qvJg&index=10&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
19. Theme-Innovation,
30/06/2016,
The
Art
of
Innovation,
Eng.
Chandana
Wimaladasa @ IESL - Colombo, 42 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=gOKsfZWNzhY&index=7&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
20. 20.
Theme-Transport,
07/07/2016,
Bus
Priority
Measures
for
Colombo
as an immediate response to Solving Traffic Congestion, Eng. (Dr). T.
Sivakumar@ IESL - Colombo, 45 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=FtMPTkmbMN4&index=6&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
21. Theme-Transport, 12/07/2016, Search for Missing Flight MH370 Oceanographic Clues,
Prof. Charitha Pattiaratchi, @ IESL - Colombo, 49 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=65adZRBvTjQ&index=5&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
22. Theme-Energy, 14/07/2016, Energy Needs and Options for the Domestic Sector, Eng.
Gamini Kulatunga, @ IESL - Colombo, 48 participants, URL: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=zfGTap2E4Us&index=4&list=PLfBsyQuofCIyxfFWQLeNqpyCCJtPvauoJ
23. Theme-Energy, 25/08/2016, Energy and Agriculture- The Synergy, Dr. Lionel Weerakoon, @
IESL Colombo., 24 participants, URL: https://youtu.be/Gvq9gGCqR8o
24. 30/08/2016, Do diseases, injuries and treatments actually alter the structure & function of
bones, Dr. Angelo Karunaratne, @ Organization of Professional Association Colombo. [Jointly
held with IMechE Sri Lankan Chapter], 54 participants, URL: to be published at the time of the
report
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To be held:
1. Theme-Transport, 20/09/2016, The effect of driving styles on fuel economy, Dr. Rasika Perera, @
IESL Colombo.
Public Lecture Series Project Members:

Eng. Asitha Jayarathna ( Leader)

Eng. Mahesh Dharmasena

Eng. Damith Senadhira

Eng. Tharaka Dayabandara
ENERGY THEME Public Lecture Series
One of the themes agreed upon at the inception of the year to be developed by the MESC was
Energy. In particular it was emphasized that all forms of energy must come under the scrutiny of the
team and the programs to be developed must therefore encompass all the common forms of energy
currently in use.
After the initial discussions it was agreed that there is a woeful inadequacy of knowledge not only
amongst the general public but amongst the engineers as well, on the different important aspects
of energy they consume. Therefore it was agreed that the main thrust of the activities during the
year should be towards education. Accordingly it was decided to conduct a series of lectures on the
important different aspects of energy and that these should also be made accessible to the public.
As a result, eight lectures were planned and included under MESC Public Lecture series with lots of
public awareness. They all are listed in the section under Public Lectures.
The lectures were publicized using descriptive flyers by email with synopsis of the lecture and the
profile of the lecturer. This was further enhanced by news items in national newspapers. All the
lectures were recorded digitally and uploaded to the IESL web portal and to the YouTube, for the
benefit of those who were unable to attend. Using You Tube
Recognizing the value do the plethora of important data and information made available by the
lecturers, all of whom were respected experts in the respective fields, it has been decided to
transcribe all the presentations and to arrange to publish in book form. This work is in progress at
the time of this report.
A proposal was on the table to conduct a public seminar after the conclusion of the lecture series.
However, this decision has to be reviewed in the light of recent happenings to determine the best
approach.
It has also been arranged to conduct public lectures at the Techno 2016 on Energy.
ENERGY + INNOVATION THEME CSR Project PADDY DRYER
Paddy farmers of Sri Lanka are faced with many problems in making a living form their paddy
cultivation. After considering the ways of helping them The Mechanical Engineering Sectional
Committee of The Institution of Engineers have designed and built a prototype of a simple paddy
dryer with the expectation of popularizing among the paddy farmers in the hope that this will be
small step in alleviating their problems in getting their harvest to the market place during rainy
weather and making a sale in time.
Recognizing that there are aspects which are not readily appreciated by the designers, it has been
decided that the prototype built should be subjected to rigorous testing by experts conversant with
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the requirements and naturally we have decided to seek the assistance of The Institute of Post
Harvest Technology Research & Development Centre for this purpose.
A very special mention must be mentioned about the dedication of the Energy Theme Team and
especially its untiring leader and inspiration to all Mechanical Engineers, Eng. Parakrama Jayasinghe
(FIE Sri Lanka) in what he has been contributing to MESC over the years and this session to the
Energy Theme Lectures and Paddy Dryer for the farmers. His decades of experience and work ethics,
communication skills, social and professional connections have been invaluable to all of us.
We also like to specially recognize Dr. Gamini Kulathunga for his contributions to assist us in building
the paddy dryer given his years of experience in the agriculture sector. There were other very senior
engineers who gave our young engineers input during the Paddy Dryer project and we are grateful.
Energy Theme Team

Eng. Parakrama Jayasinghe- Team Leader

Eng. Gamini Sandanayake
Eng. Piyasiri Kalubowila
Eng. Manjula Pradeep
Eng. Damitha Senadhira ( Public Lecture Series Coordinator)
Eng. Mayura Neththikumara
Eng. Kumud Herath (Principal Designer Paddy Dryer 1)
Eng. Dishan Samarasinghe
Eng. Mahesh Senadeera
Eng. Loshan Palyangoda (Principal Designer Paddy Dryer 2 this is the one that is being built
and tested first)
(Reported by Eng. Arjuna Manamperi, Chairman-Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee)
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PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS - 2015 / 2016

IESL Eastern Chapter
The 17th Annual General Meeting of IESL Eastern Chapter was held on 28.03.2015 and the executive
committee was elected by the participants for the year 2015/2016.Eng.D.A.Pragash chaired the
executive committee during this session.
IESL- East had a successful and productive session in 2015/2016. The following activities were carried
out by the IESL- Eastern chapter for the year 2015/2016
1. Annual General Meetings of District Centres
1.1 Ampara District Centre
Annual General Meeting of Ampara district centre was held on 25.09.2015 at Faculty of Engineering,
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and the following members were elected.
Co-Chairman :-
Eng. M.T.A.Bawa
Co-Secretary :-
Eng. A.J.A.H.Jowsy
Co- Treasurer : -
Eng. S. Satheeskumar
Members
: -
Eng. K.D.N. Siriwardana

Eng. K.L.M.Ismail

Eng. M.R.M.Farhan

Eng. M.S.M. Fazeel

Eng. K.L.M. Razeen

Eng. M.N.AjmalHinas

Eng. M.S.M.Nawas

Eng. G.Arrun
1.2 Batticaloa District Centre
Annual General Meeting of Batticaloa district centre was held on 15.08.2015 at Office of the Deputy
Director of Irrigation, Yard Road, Batticaloa and the following members were elected.
Co-Chairman :-
Eng. M.Ramanasundaran
Co-Secretary :-
Dr. J.AjithThamboo
Co- Treasurer : -
Eng. S.Subaharan
Members
:-
Eng. G.Sujitharan

Eng.Y. Dilrooban
1.3 Trincomalee District Centre
Annual General Meeting of Trincomalee district centre was held on 03.01.2016 at JKAB Hotel,
Trincomalee and the following members were elected
Co-Chairman :-
Eng. L. Subaharan
Co-Secretary :-
Eng. C. Thuvaragan
Co- Treasurer : -
Eng. S. Hariprashath
Members
:-
Eng.(Ms).G. Swarna

Eng. M.H.M. Rizwan

Eng. S. Rajkumar
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2. Continuous Professional Development Courses

No
1
Topic
Introduction
Euro codes
to
Resource Person
Dr. J. Ajith Thamboo
Senior Lecturer Faculty
of Engineering
South Eastern
University of Sri Lanka
Eng. M.
Ramanasundaran
Senior Design Engineer,
CML-MTD Construction
Ltd.
Eng.
M.Ramanasundaran
Senior Design Engineer,
CML-MTD Construction
Ltd.
Eng. Madhawa Herath
Highway
Design
and case studies
Pavement Design
and case studies
Modern
Project
Management
Design
and Eng. T. Ramachandran
construction
of Design Engineer, Bridge
Deep foundation
Designs Division, Road
Development Authority
Time
Venue
06.September.2015 Office
of
the
Deputy
Director
of Irrigation, Yard
road, Batticaloa
26.December.2015
Office of the
Deputy Director
of Irrigation, Yard
road, Batticaloa
27.December.2015
Office of the
Deputy Director
of Irrigation, Yard
road, Batticaloa
03.Jan.2016
P r o j e c t Mr. Shanaka De Silva

M a n a g e m e n t Executive Vice President
Professional PMP PMI Colombo & Eng.
Madhawa Herath
JKAB Hotel,
Trincomalee
Office of the
Deputy Director
of Irrigation, Yard
road, Batticaloa&
Provincial
Directors office,
Road Development
Authority,
Batticaloa
Conference hall,
Provincial Buildings
Department,
Trincomalee
Design
of
Re i n fo rc e d
Concrete structures
based on Eurocodes
Office of the
Deputy Director
of Irrigation, Yard
road, Batticaloa
16.Jan.2016
06.Feb.2016
07.Feb.2016
04.June.2016
05.June.2016
11.June.2016
12.June.2016
19.June.2016
Dr. J. AjithThamboo
14.Aug.2016
Senior Lecturer Faculty 21.Aug.2016
of Engineering South
04.Sep.2016 To be
Eastern University of Sri held
Lanka
11.Sep.2016 To be
held
We conducted a five days CPD course on Project Management Professional PMP in Trincomalee
on 04th, 05th, 11th, 12th& 19th of June, 2016 with the participation of Thirty (30) participants from
different disciplines.
Dr. Kamal Laksiri , CPD Committee Chairman mentioned in his speech that, this is the first time IESL
conduct such a long term programme out of Colombo and he appreciated the committee members
of the IESL Eastern Province Chapter for the efforts taken to conduct the programme.
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3. Site visit
We organized a site visit to Reconstruction of Bridge No 1/1 on A015 road (Koddamunai Bridge)
on 18.June.2016. Eng. N.Brahalathanan,Project Manager, State Development & Construction
Corporation conducted introductory session at Provincial Directors office, Road Development
Authority, Batticaloa and at site.
4. Workshop
We jointly organised Water safety planwith W.H.O., NWS & DB, University of Peradeniya, and
Faculty of Engineering, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka on 24.08.2016 and 25.08.2016 at
Thombukkandam Resort,Nintavur
5. Talks
Current trends in structural Engineering by Dr. J.A.Thamboo, Senior Lecturer on 25.09.2015
Work Life balance by Dr.D. Soundarajah, Psychiatrist,Teaching hospital, Batticaloa on
28.08.2016
6. Professional Review Workshops
Eng. T. Ganesalingam, Deputy Director of Irrigation, Batticaloa conducted Professional Review
"B" Paper Preparation class on 22.08.2015 at Office of the Deputy Director of Irrigation, Yard
road, Batticaloa.

Eng. Shavindranath Fernanado, Past President and Eng K.P.I.U. Dharmapala, Council Member
conducted Professional Review workshop for Eastern Province on 26.02.2016 at Office of the
Deputy Director of Irrigation, Yard road, Batticaloa.
7. Professional Review Examination -Section B Paper

Professional Review Examination -Section B Paper examination was conducted at Batticaloa on 06.
09.2015and13.03.2016. 24 and 19 Associate Members of Eastern chapter sat for the examination
respectively.
8. Meetings
We frequently had our Executive committee meetings. We had a special meeting with Prof. N.
Rathnayake, Vice President, I.E.S.L. on 23.08.2015 at Batticaloa regarding activities of IESL- Eastern
Chapter.
We proactively facilitated for the benefits of potential members to full fill professional review
requirements in Eastern Province.
Encouraged members to apply for PR and B paper examination
Encouraged members to participate CPD courses, seminars and site visits
Acknowledgement:Chairman and members of members of IESL-East hereby acknowledge the assistance and other forms
of support given by Eng. M. Vadivel, Deputy Director of Irrigation (Eastern Province) to conduct CPDs
and IESL-Easts activities.
(Reported by Eng. M. A. Vathulan, Secretary, IESL- Eastern Chapter)
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IESL Kandurata Chapter

It is my great pleasure to send our activities to this annual report of IESL , as Chairperson of IESLKandurata Chapter for the one year period of 2015/2016 from 11th September 2015.
We completed following activities and events successfully, with the help of the committee members,
during the period of one year 2015/2016.
1.

Participating in Inaugurations & Techno Exhibition October 2015

Participation of 109th inauguration session of the IESL, held at BMIH

Arrange stall for Techno exhibition and received Bronze medal for it
2.

Field Trip to Moragahakanda - Kaluganga Project October 2015

Twenty Five Engineers from Kandurata chapter joined the annul trip organized by the
IESL
Evening Talk on Ayurvedic tips to prevent non - communicable diseases October 2015

The talk delivered by Ayurvedic Dr. R.K.N. Priyangika at Engineering Services Department
Auditorium, Kandy
3.

4.

Evening Talk on Anger Management November 2015

The talk delivered by Dr. Methsiri Herath, Psychiatric Specialist at Ceylon Electricity
Board Auditorium, Kandy
5.

Planning circle meeting November 2015

Planning circle meeting held at CEB Chief Engineers conference hall , Kandy
6.

CSR Programme December 2015

Ceremony of CSR programme held at Arangala Maha Vidyalaya as completed activity of
past committee
7.

Annual Family Get-Together December 2015

Family Get-Together held at Grand Kandyan, Kandy with participation of 380 participants;
members and their family members
8.

Religious events for 110th Anniversary of IESL January 2016

Religious event held as Bodhi Puja at Natha Devalaya and Gilanpasa Puja at Sri
Dalada Maligawa
9.

Workshop on Professional Review examination B paper January 2016

One day workshop held at Engineering Services Department auditorium with the
participation of 50 associate members.

Resource persons were Eng. Shavindranath Fernando & Eng. K.P.I.U. Dharmapala
10. Building Clinic at Kandy January 2016

First Building Clinic in Kandy held at E. L. Senanayake library, more than 150 people
participated. The event was organized by CESC of IESL
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11. Evening talk Emotional Intelligence February 2016

The talk delivered by Dr.(Eng.) Jayalath Edirisinghe, Senior lecturer, Faculty of Engineering
, University of Peradeniya at CEB Auditorium
12. Public lecture on Working People A Perspective beyond Mathematics and Physics

February 2016

The lecture delivered by Dr. D. Darshi de Seram at E.O.E. Pereira auditorium, Faculty of
Engineering University of Peradeniya. The event organized with collaboration of MESC of
IESL
13. Awareness Programme for School Teachers on Junior Inventor of the Year 2016 competition

- February 2016

The programme was held at E.O.E. Pereira Auditorium, Faculty of Engineering University
of Peradeniya with the participation of 130 teachers from schools in Kandy, Matale &
Nuwara Eliya districts

Dr. Kamalanath Samarakoon and Dr. Janaka Wijekulasooriya, senior lecturers of faculty
of Engineering , University of Peredeniya conducted lecturers; how to approach for new
invention for the nation and their future
14. Planning circle meeting February 2016

Planning circle meeting held at CEB chief engineers conference hall
15. CPD course No.1- Three day workshop on Design of concrete structures to Eurocode 2

March 2016

Three day workshop were held at Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya with
collaboration of Engineering Design Center

Resource persons were Mr. H. Abeyruwan and Dr. H. D. Yapa, Senior lecturers of Faculty
of Engineering, University of Peradeniya

Thirty Engineers followed the course
16. Evening talk Sustainability in Engineering March 2016

The talk delivered by Prof. Ranjith Disanayake, Head, Department of Civil Engineering ,
University of Peradeniya at CEB auditorium
17. CPD course No.2 - One day workshop on Smart corporate March 2016

Resource person was Mr. Kumar de Silva, Public relations and media consultant

The programme was held at hotel Topaz , Kandy with participation of 23 Engineers
18. Professional Review Examination B Paper March 2016

The examination was held at Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya, 65 associate
members sat the examination
19. CPD Course No. 3 Four day workshop on Practical Finite element analysis concepts &

applications March/April 2016

The course was conducted by Prof. K.A.S. Sunethra, Dr. K.K. Wijesundara, senior lecturers
of Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya with participation of 30 Engineers

It was held at University of Peradeniya with collaboration of EDC
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20. New Year Festival Bak Maha Ulela April 2016

The festival held at Rugby grounds, University of Peradeniya with participation of 175
participants including their family members

It was about thirty activities and enjoy a lot
21. CPD course No.4 One day workshop on Project Management May 2016

The course was conducted by Dr. S.B. Wijekoon, Senior lecturer of Faculty of Engineering
University of Peradeniya, with collaboration of EDC, 28 Engineers participated
22. CPD Course No. 5- Three day workshop on Design of concrete structures to Eurocode 2

June 2016

Three day workshop were held at Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya with
collaboration of Engineering Design Center

Resource persons were Mr. H. Abeyruwan and Dr. H. D. Yapa, Senior lecturers of Faculty
of Engineering, University of Peradeniya

Twenty Engineers were participated
23. CPD Course No. 6 Two day workshop on Project Planning & scheduling using MS Project

2010 July 2016

The course conducted by Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake and Mr. S.M. Disanayake, Senior lecturers
of University of Peradeniya

It was held at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya with collaboration of EDC
and 20 Engineers participated
24. One day workshop on Building Services vs building Construction July 2016

The lecture delivered by Eng. J. Karunaratna, Senior Engineer and JICA consultant,
at Engineering Services Department Auditorium, engineers and technical officers
participated
25. JIY competition July 2016

Provincial level JIY competition held at Bandaranayake Central College at Peradeniya, 60
inventors of school children participated
26. Green Associate Professional Training Programme August/September 2016

Green Building Council of SL was organized the programme at Oak Ray Hotel, Kandy with
the request of Kandurata Chapter, 23 Engineers & other professionals participated
27. Professional Review Examination B Paper September 2016

The exam held at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 65 associate members
sat for the examination
28. Annual Sessions & Annual General Meeting September 2016

It will be held at Hotel Topaz, Kandy on 23rd September 2016
(Reported by Eng. (Mrs.) S. K. I. Wijewardena, Chairperson, Kandurata Chapter)
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IESL Rajarata Chapter
First Committee Meeting

It was a great challenge to have the First Committee Meeting of the new session of IESL Rajarata
Chapter at our own center. It was held on 21st December 2015 in the outside of Provincial Center
building.
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Second Committee Meeting

We had our second Committee meeting inside the provincial Center Buildng on 18th January 2016.
udf.a .S;h iy w;aoelSu An Aesthetic Programme for Rajarata Engineers

As the first activity of new session, udf.a .S;h iy w;aoelSu aesthetic programme, by famous lyricist
Mahinda Dissanayake was held on 18th January 2016 at the Provincial Center Building.
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Had a great CPD Programme with Dr. Kushan Wijesundara

A very valuable presentation on Design of Buildings for Seismic Loads in Sri Lanka was done by Dr.
Kushan Wijesundara, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering , University of Peradeniya followed
by a dinner and fellowship on 10th February 2016 at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura. Participation was
more than hundred.
IESL Rajarata Chapter proudly held the Professional Review workshop at the Provincial
Center Building
Professional Review workshop for Rajarata Chapter was proudly held at the Provincial Center
Building on 12th February 2016 with very valuable participation of Eng. Shavindranath Fernando &
Eng. K.P.I.U. Dharmapala.
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Rajarata Chapter successfully concluded a remarkable CPD program on Grooming of

Engineers
A remarkable CPD programme on Grooming of Engineers was successfully concluded while
creating a great inducement of Rajarata Engineers to discover their own paths of excellence with
the participation of Eng.(Dr.) S.B. Wijekoon, Eng. Arjuna Manamperi, Eng. (Dr.) Mugalan Maithripala.
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Rajarata Engineers visited Moragahakanda - Kaluganga Development Project

A group of engineers from Rajarata Chapter had a field visit to Moragahakanda - Kaluganga
Development Project in March 2016.
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Get Together with the members of Polonnaruwa District Center and CPD activity
Polonnaruwa District Center organized a CPD activity on Cement and Concrete Technology
conducted by Engineer Madduma Tennekoon from Holcim.
Family Get Together at Nachchaduwa

We had a very successful family get together at Nachchaduwa Irrigation Circuit with games for kids
and adults. The members enjoyed with music till 3am. The participation was 79.
Visiting CONSTRUCT Exhibition at BMICH

25 members visited the CONSTRUCT exhibition on 26th August. This event was sponsored by
National Contractors Association of Sri Lanka.
CPD Activity on Internet of Things (IOT)

The executive committee of IESL Rajarata Chapter and IT and Communication Sectional Committee
of IESL jointly organized a seminar on Internet of Things on 30th August 2016 from 4.00pm to
6.00pm at Creston Park Hotel, Anuradhapura.
The objective of this seminar is to boost the understanding of engineers on IOT and enhance the
awareness of applications of IOT in various industries.
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The resource persons for the session were:

- Eng Dr Shantha Fernando - Senior Lecturer, Com. Science & Eng. Moratuwa
- Eng Dr Chandana Gamage - Senior Lecturer, Com. Science & Eng. Moratuwa
-Eng Kushan Sharma - Engineering Manager, TechCERT
Intensive Course on Project Management Primavera P6

IESL Rajarata Chapter has organized the above course which will be held for four consecutive
Thursdays, commencing from 08th September from 8.30am at IESL office premises, Pandulagama.
18 members registered for this course and it was started on 08th September at our own Centre.
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Activities with SIRASA GAMMEDDA

We actively participated in SIRASA Gammedda with technical support to build up the image of the
engineers in the society.
(Reported by Eng. Sujith Kumara, Chairman, Rajarata Chapter)
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IESL Ruhunu Chapter

The Annual General Meeting of the IESL Ruhunu Chapter for the session 2015/2016 was held on
23rd October 2015 at Sanaya Mansion, Matara with the presence of more than 100 members.
Eng. (Dr.) S.B. Wijekoon, President Institution of Engineers , Sri Lanka (IESL) was the chief guest and
Eng. J. Meegoda, Vice-President IESL, was the guest of honor. Eng. Anil Perera, Team Leader, iRoads
Project RDA (Southern Province) was invited as the guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on
Soft Skills and Leadership. Special invitees, Eng. Tilak De Silva, Past-President IESL, Eng. Arjuna
Manamperi, Chairman-Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee, Eng. (Dr) AMN Alagiyawanna,
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Ruhuna and Eng. (Dr.) P.D. Chandana Perera, Dean Faculty of
Engineering, University of Ruhuna, graced the AGM with their presence.
Office bearers elected for the session 2015/2016;
Post
Name
Chairman
Eng. Sunil Jayawardena
Secretary
Eng. (Dr.)(Mrs.) T.N. Wickramaarachchi
Vice Chairman
Eng. D.M.J. Roshan Kumara
Assistant Secretary
Eng. N.A.A. Priyantha
Treasurer
Eng. Ravindra Jayadewa
Editor
Eng. Anusha Sampath
Committee Members
Eng. (Dr.) Sudhira De Silva

Eng. J.A. Sandaruwan Dharmapala
Eng. I.D. Wijesiri
Eng. Chamil Janaka
Eng. D.C.L. Gallage
Co-opted Members
Road Development Authority
Eng. Chandana Kumara
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Eng. Srimal Bandara
Maga Engineering Pvt Ltd
Eng. V.G.D. Indeewara
Student Chapter Representative Mr. Chandana Munasinghe
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Activities for the session 2015/2016;

1) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course on Project Management was successfully
conducted by IESL Ruhunu Chapter with seventy eight participants. The course was conducted
on 25th, 26th and 31st October 2015, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at Sarasi Hall, Hakmana Road,
Matara. This is the second CPD course conducted by the Ruhunu Chapter.
2) Guest Lecture on Development of Water Resources in Southern Region of Sri Lanka was
jointly organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter and Civil and Environmental Engineering Society
(CEES), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna on 11th Nov 2015, from 4.30 pm to 5.30
pm at the IS Seminar Room, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle.

This lecture was delivered Eng. L S Sooriyabandara, Chief Engineer, Department of Irrigation.
About 130 participants including Engineers and Civil Engineering Undergraduates have attended
the Guest Lecture.
3) Propel Your Startup Towards Success! - Are You Ready Programme for Final Year Engineering
Undergraduates of Ruhuna Engineering Faculty was jointly organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter
and Ruhuna Engineering Students Chapter of IESL on 23rd November 2015, from 2.30 pm to
5.30 pm at the Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala,
Galle. Objective of the programme was to guide the budding engineers to become effective
professionals in the field of engineering.

Around 100 undergraduates, academic staff members and Ruhunu Chapter Executive Committee
members have attended the event with great enthusiasm.
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4) Workshop on Attitude Development and Positive Thinking was organized by IESL Ruhunu
Chapter for Engineers, Technical Officers and Other Employees in the Construction Industry.
The event was organized on 18th December 2015 from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at the Head Office,
Manamperi Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, Matara.

Resource person was Eng. Prabodha Jinasena. About 30 participants have attended the event.
5) Religious activity was organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter to commemorate the 110th
Anniversary of IESL. On 8th January 2016, Mid-day meal and Evening tea were offered to
Sambodhi Home at Kiribathavila, Baddegama by the IESL Ruhunu Chapter. Sambodhi Home
cares for 33 female residents who experience physical and or intellectual disability.
6) Field Visit to Moragahakanda Kaluganga Development Project was organized by IESL Ruhunu
Chapter on 09th January 2016. Twenty five members have participated in the visit.
7) Professional Review Workshop to assist candidates facing the Professional Review B paper,
Training and experience reports, interview and A paper was organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter
and Professional Standards Management Committee of IESL. The event was held on 18th January
2016 from 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm at the Auditorium, SLT Office, Matara, with the participation of
56 members. Resource persons were Eng. Shavindranath Fernando, Past-president of IESL and
Eng. KPIU Dharmapala.
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8) Guest Lecture on Practice Vs. Theory Why Professionals Often Do Not Apply Theory was
jointly organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter and MESC on 16th February 2016, from 3.00 pm to
5.00 pm at the Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle.

This lecture was delivered by Eng. (Dr) Darshi De Saram. More than 200 participants including
Engineering Undergraduates, Academic Staff Members and Ruhunu Chapter Engineers have
attended the event.
9) Junior Inventor of the Year Competition (JIY) 2016 Competition Awareness Programme for
School Children in Matara Schools was conducted by IESL Ruhunu Chapter. The event was held
on 20th February 2016, from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Auditorium, Matara.

This is one of the awareness programmes in the series of awareness programs to be conducted
by the IESL Ruhunu Chapter in collaboration with IESL JIY Steering Committee and Ruhuna
Student Chapter of IESL.
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10) Professional Review B-paper Examination was successfully conducted by IESL Ruhunu Chapter
on 13th March 2016 at Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle. Fifty one
candidates have registered to sit for the exam at Galle.
11) CPD Short Course on Data Analysis was conducted by IESL Ruhunu Chapter on 14th March
2016 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at the IS Seminar Room, Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala, Galle,
for Engineers, Researchers and Managers. Resource Person was Eng. (Dr) Cyril Kariyawasam.
Course was conducted free-of-charge for IESL members. There was a high demand for the course.
This course has achieved full enrollment (25 participants) within a few days of advertising.
12) Visit to Nanotechnology and Science Park, SLINTEC, Homagama was organized by IESL Ruhunu
Chapter on 18th March 2016. Sixteen members have participated in the visit.
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13) Second Planning Circle Meeting for Engineers in Matara District was held on 24th March 2016,
6.30 pm onwards at Laksara Medura, Walgama, Matara.

Around forty engineers including Heads of the Institutions and Chief Engineers have participated
in the meeting.
14) Guest Lecture on Worlds longest living Hydraulic Civilization, that is of Ceylon was organized
by IESL Ruhunu Chapter for the first year Engineering Undergraduates of Faculty of Engineering,
University of Ruhuna on 5th May 2016, from 8.30 am to 10.30 am at the Lecture Theater 1
(LT1), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna.

This lecture was delivered by Eng. Harsha Kumar Suriyaarachchi. Academic staff members,
Engineers and more than 200 first year engineering undergraduates attended the Guest Lecture.
15) Religious Event (Dhamma Discussion) was organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter for Wesak
Season. This event was held on 18th May 2016 from 5.00 p.m. onwards at the Auditorium,
Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala, Galle. The Dhamma Discussion was conducted by Venerable
Marambe Kusaladamma Thero. Engineers, Academic and Non-academic staff members, and
students have participated in the discussion.
16) IESl Ruhunu Chapter organized IT Seminar conducted by IT and Communication Engineering
Sectional Committee of the IESL on 7th July 2016 from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm at IS Seminar Room,
Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala, Galle. Eng. Nalin Karunasinghe and Eng. (Dr) Chandana
Gamage served as the resource persons of the seminar.

This seminar included highly interactive hands-on session. More than 60 participants attended
the seminar with great enthusiasm.
17) IESL Ruhunu Chapter supported Community Service Programme.

IESL Ruhunu Chapter Engineers have taken an initiative to volunteer in community development
activities through Sirasa TV Gamedda Community Service Programme.
Under the programme, designing of drinking water supply scheme in Borale, Weligama has
been carried out by the IESL Ruhunu Chapter Engineers.
Date of the event: 22nd July 2016.
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18) Introduction to Toastmasters Club event was organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter as an
introductory session of Toastmasters Club for Engineers and Engineering Undergraduates.
The event was conducted by Matara Toastmasters Club on 02nd August 2016, at ESOFT Metro
Campus Matara Centre from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
19) IESL Junior Inventor of the Year (JIY) Southern Province Competition 2016 was held on 6th
August 2016 at Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle. Nineteen student
groups from schools covering Matara and Galle districts have participated in this provincial
level competition with their inventions. The event was organized by the IESL Ruhunu Chapter in
collaboration with IESL JIY Steering Committee and Ruhuna Student Chapter of IESL.
20) Field Visit to Uma Oya Project was organized by IESL Ruhunu Chapter on 20th August 2016.
More than thirty members have participated in the visit.
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Upcoming events
21) Raising awareness among the public via Radio Programmes

With the objective of creating awareness among the public on Role of Engineers and IESL
activities, Engineers from IESL Ruhunu Chapter have been invited to participate in the 'Shanida
Kathikawa programme broadcasts via SLBC Ruhunu Sevaya on Saturday mornings.
On Saturday, 3rd September 2016, Eng. Chamil Janaka, Eng. I.D. Wijesiri, and Eng. R.M.L.M.
Rathnayaka are participating in the programme.
22) Professional Review B-paper Examination on 4th September 2016 at Faculty of Engineering,
University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle.

Around fifty candidates will be sitting for the exam at Galle centre.
23) Visit to LTL Transformer Manufacturing Plant, Angulana, Moratuwa on 5th September 2016
for Electrical and Information Engineering Undergraduates, Faculty of Engineering, University
of Ruhuna.
24) Guest Lecture on Applications of Nanomaterials by Dr. Narayana Sirimuthu on 21st September
2016 from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. at IS Seminar Room, Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala, Galle.
25) IESL Ruhunu Chapter Stall at TECHNO 2016 to demonstrate engineering features unique to
southern region, from 7th to 9th October 2016.
26) Annual General Meeting 2016 of IESL Ruhunu Chapter is scheduled on 25th November 2016
(6.00pm onwards) at Sanaya Mansion Hotel, Matara.
27) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on Civil Engineering Design focusing on
the Professional Review, to be conducted in Galle during October/November 2016.
(Reported by Eng. (Dr.)(Mrs.) T.N. Wickramaarachchi, Secretary, Ruhunu Chapter)
IESL Vadakkin Chapter

Progress Report from 30th October 2015 to 1st September 2016
1. Committee members

Then newly elected Chairman took over the proceedings and other members of the committee
were elected. The names are given below
Designation
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Vice Chairman
Assistant Secretary
Editor
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member -7
Members
Eng. N.Navaneethan
Eng. Ms. M.Thayaparan
Eng. G.Abira
Eng. K.M.M. Ruwaim
Eng. M.A. Consalas
Eng. J. Amalendran
Eng. S. Suntharakumar
Eng. N. Kirushnarupan
Eng. T. Sivakaran
Eng. S. Sivakumar
Eng. T. Rajagopu
Eng. S. Gowrythasan
Eng. M. Rajkumar
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2. Committee meetings
Four committee meetings have been conducted

Collection of Members information

The member information provided in previous transactions were changed and it has been
brought to the committee to get updated details.
Participating events of Professional

Prof. Mahalingams funeral has been remembered here and Chairman informed about his
death and with him Editor and Asst Secretary has participated to funeral at Jaffna. Committee
members have participated in the funeral of Eng. V. Suthakar, former Asst Secretary of IESL
Accounts Keeping
As mentioned in the AGM, Treasurer instructed that it is important to submit the audited
accounts for the calendar year and to have the interim account for the life time of one committee
(specially one year proceeds by the AGM). Everybody agreed to maintain those two accounts.
The audited accounts have been forwarded to Parent IESL on 10th March, 2016
JIY competition preparation

Awareness programs of the JIY competition for the schools have been arranged in Jaffna,
Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu. A printed instruction sheet has been provided to Vavuniya
and Mullaitivu schools.
Preparation for Professional Review

Preparation to face B-paper has been arranged and considerable amount of achievement is
observed. B paper examination has been done in Jaffna centre to facilitate the Northern
Province Engineers.
3. Public Awareness program

Following programs were conducted in the following days by Senior Engineers to Engineers and
Engineering undergraduate students of Kilinochchi Engineering Faculty and Eurovil at Jaffna
"Energy needs in future" by IEEE Distinguished Lecturer
George Gross
"Internet of Things" by Professor Anura Jayasumana
"Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering" by
Professor Ravichchandran
"Building information modelling" by Dr. Gemunu
Nanayakkara
"Technical feasibility of producing bio gas for cooking/
Sharing Experience
electricity from small anaerobic digesters fed by human
Knowledge by Senior and other animal wastes" by Eng. Velu Yogendran
engineers
"Awareness program for Associate members" by Eng.
Shavindranath Fernando
"Finance for Engineers"
"Borehole water quality in Jaffna & feasible treatment of
contaminants such as petrochemicals, heavy metals &
nitrates in borehole water" by Velu Yogendran
Domestic Water Management by Naren Narenthiran
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Nov-15
Dec-15
Dec-15
Jan-16
Feb-16
Feb-16
Mar-16
Mar-16
Jul-16
Public Awareness Programme for school students

It is decided by committee that Public awareness programme also can be arranged regarding
the carrier development for O/L passed students and A/L students. Also, it has been discussed
that NAITA also can be included here. First, there will be arranged a program at one of the
school in Vavuniya and get the feedbacks to modify
4. World waters day

The World Waters Day was celebrated by IESL in Jaffna on 23rd March 2016. Following program
were conducted.
Technical sessions
1. Present status of water & it quality in Jaffna Eng. E. Jegathesan Regional Manager Jaffna,
NWSDB
2. Guest Speech Mr. Niranjan, Jaffna Manager Forum
3. Special Speech Dr. Balakumar, Former Medical Faculty Dean
4. Special Speech Eng. Mathy ,CE, Jaffna Killinochchi Water Supply Sanitation Project
5. Job opportunities for engineers through water resources development in Northern
Province - Eng. Suthakaran, Deputy Director of Irrigation, Kilinochchi
6. Chief Guest Speech Mr. N. Vethanayagam, GA , Jaffna
Cultural Sessions
1. Welcome Dance
2. Drama Yalpanathukana kudineerai thedi Staff Regional Manager Jaffna office,
NWSDB
3. Poem Eng. Sarvaraja, Irrigation Engineer, Jaffna
5. Site visits
1. A site visit has been made to visit Per Aru Drinking water reservoir, Raw water intake and
Water treatment plants projects Vavuniya on 11th May 2016
2. A site visit has been made to Delft RO Plant by IESL members and University of Jaffna on
6th July,2016
6. Preparation to AGM and Technical sessions.

Preparation for Annual General meeting is being carried out. Collection of member information,
collection of articles and advertisements are in progress. The AGM is planned to be had in
September or October.
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(Reported by Eng.(Ms) Maithiliee Thayaparan, Secretary IESL Vadakkin Chapter)
IESL Wayamba Chapter

Event Calendar for the Session 2015/2016
1
2
3
Event
Annual General Meeting
2015/2016
Annual Sessions
2015/2016
First ExCo Meeting
Year
2015
Month
November
Date
28th
2015
November
28th
2015
December
29th
Serve dinner for the

children
2016
January
06th
Second ExCo Meeting
2016
January
21st
Awareness programme
on Professional Review
exam
2016
January
27th
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Venue
Seasons Hotel,
Kurunegala
Seasons Hotel,
Kurunegala
Irrigation Dept. Circuit
Bungalow, Kurunegala
Maliyadeva Children
Home at Kandy Road,
Kurunegala
SLT Auditorium,
Kurunegala
Auditorium of
Bishop Lakshaman
Wickremasinghe
Church, Kandy Road,
Kurunegala
Participation
150 Members
150 Members
14 ExCo
Members
15 ExCo
Members
09 ExCo
Members
56 Members
Third ExCo Meeting
2016
February
18th
B paper examination
2016
March
13th
Fourth ExCo Meeting
2016
March
17th
10
Fifth ExCo Meeting
2016
April
27th
11
Awareness on Water
Supply project activities
within NWP by
NWS&DB.
2016
May
04th
12
Sixth ExCo Meeting
2016
May
19th
13
Seventh ExCo Meeting
2016
June
24th
15
Workshop on Report
writing
2016
July
20th
16
Workshop on internet
security
Eighth ExCo Meeting
2016
July
22nd
2016
July
22nd
17
JIY awareness Program
2016
July
27th
18
JIY Evaluation &

selection Program
Field trip & Family Get
together
B paper exam
2016
August
20th
2016
August
27th
2016
September
04th
2016
September
23rd
19
20
21
Paduru Sajje Entertainment Event
Municipal Council
Engineer's Quarters,
Kurunegala
Nissanka Maha
Vidyalaya, Kurunegala
SLT Auditorium,
Kurunegala
Municipal Council
Engineer's Quarters,
Kurunegala
Auditorium of
Bishop Lakshaman
Wickremasinghe
Church, Kandy Road,
Kurunegala
SLT Auditorium,
Kurunegala
Irrigation Dept. Circuit
Bungalow, Kurunegala
Auditorium of
Norochcholai Power
station, Puttlam
SLT Auditorium,
Kurunegala
SLT Auditorium,
Kurunegala
Nissanka Maha
Nissanka Maha
Moragahakanda &
Kalugaga Project
Nissanka Maha
Delight Reception Hall Kurunegala
22 ExCo
Members
43 Candidates
13 ExCo
Members
14 ExCo
Members
60 Particpants
09 ExCo
Members
12 ExCo
Members
52 members
50 Participants
14 ExCo
Members
10 ExXo
Members
10 ExXo
Members
48 Members &
Family
8 ExCo
Members
95 ExCo
Members
& Family
members
(Reported by Eng K.B.V. Indrapala, Chairman - IESL Wayamba Chapter)
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

(CPD) 2015/2016
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the process of planned acquisition of knowledge,
experiences, and personal qualities for proper execution of our Professional and technical duties
throughout the carrier.
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka conducts CPD programs for engineers and other professionals
interested in their career and personal development under the guidance and supervision of CPD
committee. CPD committee, which is one of the Standing committees of the IESL was chaired by the
Vice President, Eng. (Dr.) Kamal Laksiri for the session 2015/2016.
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee-2015/2016
1.
Chairman
2.
Eng. W Gamage
Ex Officio
3.

Ex Officio
4.
Eng. (Prof.)(Mrs.) N.Ratnayake
Ex Officio
5.
Ex Officio
6.
Eng. (Ms.) T D Abeysuriya
7.
Eng. W K Piyarathna
8.
Eng. Madhawa Herath
9.
10.
Eng. R G Gamini
11.
Eng. R Ganeshwaran
12.
Eng. G D Hathiringe
13.
Eng. M G Jayaratne
14.
Eng. (Ms.) R M D Jayawardane
15.
Eng. D L N B Jayawardhana
16.
17.
Eng. (Dr.) (Ms.)S C S Karunaratne
18.
Eng. G T D M Kumara
19.
Eng. E K C S Madhuranga
20.
Eng. K G D Nanayakkara
21.
Eng. P Anojan
22.
Eng. K W K Priyadarshana
23.
Eng. A C Rasiah
24.
Eng.(Dr.) G N. Samarasekara
25.
Eng. K Weerasinghe
26.
27.
Eng. P. Kalubowila
28.
Eng. (Ms.) P M P Wijeratne
29.
Eng. C N Dalugoda
The CPD programs were conducted in specific subject areas as well as important common topics such
as management, communication skill development, Health and Safety etc. The resource persons for
CPD programs were carefully selected from the best available in the Country, and the feedback from
the participants was used to continually improve the programs.
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CPD COURSES
The CPD courses are conducted by the CPD Committee of the Institution. The Committee held ten
(10) monthly meetings during the session 2015/2016. The meetings were well attended and had
a good support from the members for its activities. During this session the Committee organized
number of CPD Courses and all of them were well attended. The details of the courses conducted
are summarized below.
Description
Courses completed during the session
Courses in progress at present
Courses expected to be conducted
Total Number of Courses
Number of courses
20
03
05
28
The CPD Committee has initiated action to review the policy in conducting CPD courses and to
prepare guidelines to follow in the future. A sub Committee is working on matter and a draft report
has also been prepared.
In this session CPD Committee could commence conduct two CPD programmes in Kandy and
Trincomalee with the assistance of the respective Provincial Chapters. The response in both events
was satisfactory. Arrangements are being made to conduct more programmes in the future so that
the members in the provinces get the opportunity to attend these courses thus avoiding the need
of visiting the center.
Attention has also been paid to commence CPD courses for the middle level technicians. A sub
Committee has been appointed to work on this matter to decide on the course of action.
During the session two awarding ceremonies followed by fellowship were also held to award
certificates to those who had successfully completed the courses.
Courses/lectures that were conducted up to September 2016 were on the following themes:
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Courses completed
Principles of Waste Water Collection, Treatment, Disposal / Reuse,
Storm Water Drainage and Guidance on Design of of Wastewater
Treatment Systems
Corrosion and Anti-Corrosive Protective Coatings
Project Management ( conducted in Colombo)
Financial Management For Engineers
Designing of Fire Detection and Protection Systems
Microsoft Project Workshop
Procurement Management
No of Participants
51
30
44
67
29
68
43
32
58
21
80
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Quantity Surveying
Design of Electrical Installation
Project Management (conducted in Trincomalee)
Time and Task management
Mechanical Engineering Design Course
Health & Safety Management
Management Development
Professional Presence
Total
Courses in progress
Air Condition system Designing
Extra Low Voltage Systems Part 1
Total
Total number of Participants
Courses to be conducted
Mastering Agile Workshop
Good Governance Practices
Enterprise Resource Planning for Engineers
Modern Practices in Ready-mix Concrete
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35
83
30
49
73
53
45
17
42
950
No of Participants
140
70
50
260
1200
JUNIOR INVENTOR OF THE YEAR (JIY) COMMITTEE

(2015/2016)
COMMITTEE
Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda President-Elect, IESL
Eng. H N Gunasekara Chairman
Eng. H D B P Herath Secretary
Eng. B S Samarasiri
Eng. D M Punchibanda
Eng. L G Samarawickrama
Eng. S A P C Siriwardane
Eng. D D L Wijethunga
Eng. E S C Edirisinghe
Eng. Thivjhan Kanaganayagam
Eng. D M D K Dissanayaka
Eng. M R de Silva
Mr Maduranga Karunajeewa Coordinator
INTRODUCTION
The IESL has been conducting the Junior Inventor of the Year (JIY) competition continuously across
the Island since 1987 with the intention of promoting creative and innovative thinking amongst
school children in the age group of 12 19 years. Over the years, this annual competition has drawn
much enthusiasm and interest not only amongst the participating students, but also amongst fellow
students, teachers and parents particularly in the rural areas of the country.
Preliminary judging of the applicants is done in the provinces with the help of IESL Provincial Chapters.
The applicants who are successful at provincial level have been invited for the final judging which
would take place in Colombo.
20 JIY winners will get the opportunity to showcase their inventions at the TECHNO exhibition.
Two of the best performing students of JIY competition are successful in securing invitations to
participate at the INTEL ISEF competition in United States. Intel ISEF is the worlds largest precollege science competition. JIY Winners have had the opportunity to participate in the INTEL ISEF
Competition since year 2008 and have won thirteen international awards up to now with three of
them having the unique distinction of a newly discovered minor planets being named after them.
Junior Inventor of the Year 2015/16

About 10,000 public and private schools were informed officially about the competition through
Intel. JIY competition regulations and applications were published in the following web sites: www.
iesl.lk, www.schoolnet.lk, www.nsf.lk and www.intel.com/education. The students were encouraged
to apply for the competition through the web.
Awareness programmes and workshops were held for teachers and student inventors in Wayamba,
Central, Western and Uva provinces with the help of provincial centers. Eng J Meegoda, PresidentElect of the IESL, Eng H N Gunasekara - Chairman JIY, Eng H D B P Herath Secretary JIY, Eng. S A P C
Siriwardane & Eng. D D L Wijethunga Committee members addressed the students in Sabaragamuwa,
Western, Central, Wayamba and North Western provinces.
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Intel Educate Future Scientist Workshop organized by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)
sponsored by Intel inc was held in Colombo, aimed at enabling the next generation of innovators to
have a solid ground in engineering, science & technology. The Program is designed to help science
teachers present their curricula from an inquiry-based perspective to help foster a spirit of research
and innovation among their students. Program were held for selected 65 teachers who involve with
promoting inventions at JIY & SRPC competition during past. Workshop was conducted by Mr Anoop
Singh Rawat, Intel senior trainer, specialist in science and innovation from India. Objective of the
workshop is to motivate the teachers and students towards innovation.
Teachers with Eng J Meegoda & Mr Anoop Singh Rawat
JIY winners 2015 namely Master Abhisek S Gomes of Belvoir International College, Wellawaththa
and Master Chamindu Jayasanka of Rajasinghe Central College, Hanwella who secured top places in
Sri Lanka Science & Engineering Fair (SLSEF), participated in the Intel ISEF 2016 at Phoenix, Arizona,
USA. More than 1750 students from seventy countries representing around 1500 projects took
part in this years event. Intel Limited, Sri Lanka fully sponsored the travelling expenses and lodging
of Junior Inventors in USA. Master Abhisek S Gomes won third place, grand award in category of
Embedded System. Further, He won two special awards from Synaptics incorporated & Patent and
Trademark Office Society. Master Chamindu Jayasanka won the top place in special award from the
Patent and Trademark Office Society.
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Intel ISEF is the largest pre-college science and engineering competition in the world, held annually
in USA with prize money over US $ 4 million. Around 1750 competitors participate in this competition
from over 70 countries.
The products, which won awards at the JIY competition 2015 were developed at NERD centre and
at Design Centre, University of Moratuwa with the help of our members. The winners were trained
on the Research based inventions at the Design center, University of Moratuwa and on presentation
skills by IESL toastmasters club.
Provincial Competitions were held at Kandy, Colombo, Galle, Rathnapura, Kurunegala & Badulla
in June, July & August 2016. During the competitions, Eng. J Meegoda & Eng.HDBP Herath made
presentations on Intel ISEF and the eligibility criteria for ISEF 2017, which is to be held in Los Angeles,
USA in May 2017.
Five IESL scholarships were awarded to JIY 2015 winners at the IESL Induction and Graduation
ceremony held at the BMICH on 14th September 2016.
Final JIY competition was held on 24th September 2016 at Wimalasurendra Auditorium, IESL. Sixty
nos. of inventions selected from preliminary competitions were evaluated at the final competition.
Selected 20 nos. of JIY winners will display their inventions at TECHNO 2016, National Engineering &
Technology Exhibition on 7th, 8th and 9th October 2016.
Welcoming ceremony of JIY Finalists was held on the same day along with the Final competition.
Mr. Sunil Hettiarachchi, Secretary - Ministry of Education attended as the Chief Guest in the ceremony.
President Elect, JIY committee, JIY finalists, teachers, parents and observers from schools attended
the ceremony.
Eng. H N Gunasekera
Chairman, JIY Committee 2015/2016
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Women Engineers Forum - 2016/2017

The Committee comprised of the following engineers during the session started in February 23 2016,
and 05 meetings of the Executive Committee were held up to now.
Position
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Joint Secretary
Joint Secretary
Treasurer
Social Secretary
Committee Members
Name
Eng. (Ms.) Mangala Wickramanayake
Eng. (Ms.) Shayma Gunawardana
Eng. (Ms.) U.W.V.De.S.Kanakaratne
Eng. (Ms.) Tharangika Jayasundera
Eng. (Ms.) Kushmy Senaratne
Eng. (Ms.) Devika Abesuriya
Eng. (Ms.) M.M.N.Munawwara
Eng. (Ms.) Dulmini Indrasiri
Eng. (Ms.) Lilani Ruhunuge
Eng. (Ms.) Nadeesha
Eng. (Ms.) Sudhari Jayasinghe
Eng. (Ms.) Sudarshani Widhanapathirana
Eng. (Ms.) Tharangani
Advisory Committee Members
Eng(Ms) Lanka Hathurusinha

Eng(Prof) (Ms) N Ratnayake
Eng (Ms) Lakmini Nonis
Eng (Ms) Badra Kamaladasa
Eng (Ms) Tamara Mallawaarachchi
The Committee organized the following activities during the Session 2016/2017
1.0 Public Lectures

Public Lecture on Hydraulic Protective Structures " by Eng Somnath Biswas, and Eng.
Atanu Adikari from Reinforced Earth India, was held on May 04, 2016 at 1715 hrs at IESL
Wimalasurendra Auditorium and this lecture was well attended.
Public Lecture on " Flood Protection in The Netherlands- Dutch Approach of water
management & Governance " by Ir. Piet Houtenbos, Consultant Urban Planning. Deputy
Mayor, Massland, The Netherlands was held on the 22 August 2016 at 1715 hrs at IESL and
this lecture was well attended.
The next public lecture is planned on the 19 September 2016, on "Post War Reconciliation"
by Ir. Viktor Sebek, Chair Person, Ocean Security International - USA, a renowned Post
Conflict Expert UNESCO.
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2.0 Site Visits

A site visit to the "Port City Project & South Harbour" Colombo is planned on the 10 October, 2016
to visit the largest engineering project in Sri Lanka. Also a committee meeting is planned in Kandy
IESL Branch late this year.
3.0
Miscellaneous
Created the WEF website in the IESL website
Initiated to create a database of Women Engineers
Preliminary discussions were held to have Public Lectures thro Skype Conferences by
using the new technology to get involved outside engineers.
"High Tea" is planned for the committee on the 7 September 2016, as a social activity for
the committee.
The Committee wishes to thank the President IESL, Executive Secretary, Staff of the IESL Secretariat
and the Members of the Women Engineers Forum for their co-operation and assistance during the
Session.
It has been a great opportunity to run the Women Engineers Forum at its fullest, great achievements
within this short period of six months with many activities and looking forward to play a more
effective and meaningful role in the future.
Eng (Ms) Mangala Wickramanayake

Chairperson,
WOMEN ENGINEERS FORUM
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2015/2016

OCTOBER 22, 2016
To : All Corporate Members,
Our Ref : IESL/ES/Co/010
The Annual General Meeting of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held on
Saturday October 22, 2016 at 9.00 a.m. at the Sri Lanka Foundation, No.100, Sri Lanka Padanama
Mawatha, Independence Square, Colombo 7.
Honorary Secretary
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
AGENDA
9.00 a.m.
Reading the notice convening the meeting
9.05 a.m.
Observing two minutes silence in memory of members, who passed away during
the Session 2015/2016.
9.10 a.m.
Confirm the Minutes of Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on October 24, 2015.
9.15 a.m.
Business arising from the Minutes of the AGM 2015
9.45 a.m.
Receive the Report on the Elections to Council for Session 2016/2017
10.00 a.m.
TEA
10.30 a.m.
Appointment of members to the By-Laws Revision Committee
10.40 a.m.
Receive and deliberate upon the Report of the Council - 2015/2016
11.10 a.m.
Receive and adopt the Annual Statement of Accounts for the period 1st January
2015 to 31st December 2015
11.25 a.m.
Appointment of an Auditor
11.30 a.m.
i. Consider Resolutions duly proposed by the Council
ii. Consider Resolutions duly proposed by Corporate Members
12.30 p.m.
Address by the outgoing President for the Session 2015/2016
12.50 p.m.
Induction of the President for the Session 2016/2017
01.10 p.m.
Address by the President for the Session 2016/2017
01.30 p.m.
End
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INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA

MINUTES OF THE 109TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The one hundred & ninth Annual General meeting of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka was
held on Saturday October 24, 2015 at the Committee Room A of the Bandaranaike Memorial
International Conference Hall (BMICH). AGM proceedings commenced at 9.00 hrs., with the Eng.
(Dr.) S B Wijekoon, President in the chair.
1.
The Notice convening the One Hundred and Ninth Annual General Meeting
President welcomed all members to the 109th meeting & requested Honorary Secretary to
read out the notice convening the meeting. Honorary Secretary read the notice convening the
meeting. The agenda of 109th AGM was as stated below.
AGENDA
1. 9.00 a.m.
Reading the notice convening the meeting
2. 9.05 a.m.
Observing two minutes silence in memory of members, who passed

away during the Session 2014/2015.
3. 9.10 a.m.
Confirm the Minutes of Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on

October 18, 2014.
4. 9.15 a.m.
Business arising from the Minutes of the AGM 2014.
5. 9.45 a.m.
Receive the Report on the Elections to Council for Session 2015/2016
6. 10.00 a.m.
TEA
7. 10.30 a.m.
Appointment of members to the By-Laws Revision Committee
8. 10.40 a.m.
Receive and deliberate upon the Report of the Council 2014/2015.
9. 11.10 a.m.
Receive and adopt the Annual Statement of Accounts for the period
1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014.
10. 11.25 a.m.
Appointment of an Auditor
11. 11.30 a.m.
i. Consider Resolutions duly proposed by the Council

ii. Consider Resolutions duly proposed by Corporate Members
12. 12.30 p.m.
Address by the outgoing President for the session 2014/2015.
13. 12.30 p.m.
14. 01.10 p.m.
Address by the President for the Session 2015/2016.
15. 01.30 p.m.
End & lunch will be served.

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2.
Members who passed away during the Session 2014/2015

The House observed two minutes silence in memory of the following members who passed
away during the Session:
Eng. N Saravanapavananthan
Eng. Tilak Wijesinghe (Past President)
Eng. N Jayawardhane
Eng. T D M A De Silva
Eng. W Premaratne (Past President)
Eng.(Prof.) W P Jayasekera
Eng.(Dr.) Mervyn Gunasekera(Past President)
Eng. M K Chandrasekera
Eng. K G Singhasiriweera
Eng. S J P Wijegoonewardene
Eng. T M Herath
Eng. B J D N Fernando
3.
HLF-109
HLF-142
HLF-278
HLF-330
HLF-344
HLF-415
F-603
F-649
HLF-650
F-717
HLM-1089
M-2459
Confirmation of the Minutes of the 108th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on October
18, 2014
The President informed the House that the Minutes of the 108 th Annual General Meeting
(AGM) 2013/2014 held on October 18, 2014 is in the transactions circulated among members.
Eng. (Prof.) L Ratnayake proposed and Eng. Taldena seconded that the minutes of the AGM
held on October 18, 2014 be adopted.
4.
Receiving the Report on the Election to the Council for the Session 2015/2016
The following were the Returning Officers for the election for the Session 2015/2016.
Eng. Priyal De Silva Chief Returning Officer
Eng. K P I U Dharmapala Assistant Returning Officer
Eng. (Dr.) D A R Dolage Assistant Returning Officer
Eng. Madhawa Perera Assistant Returning Officer
Eng. Priyal De Silva Presented the report.
Eng. W Gamage will be the President for the Session 2015/2016, having been elected as
President Elect at the elections held for the Session 2014/2015.
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The notice calling nominations for all posts to be vacant in the Council for the Session 2015/2016
was issued on June 5, 2015 with the deadline for receiving nominations set at 4.00 p.m. on June
26, 2015.
The ballot papers were posted to all Corporate Members who were on the roll of the Institution
on June 26, 2015 to the address available with the Institution and the ballot was closed on August
26, 2015.
The following were elected uncontested:
Past President
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Chairman Building Services Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman Civil Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman Electrical Eng. Sect. Committee
Chairman IT & Comm. Eng. Sect. Committee
- Eng. W T R De Silva
- Eng. (Prof.) R K Leelananda
- Eng. A P R De Silva
- Eng. N A P S K Narangoda
- Eng. M N A Samad
- Eng. W W M S B K G Kamburadeniya
- Eng. (Lt. Col) Dr. C D Gamage
No valid nominations were received for the following posts:

Chairman, Agricultural and plantations Engineering Sectional Committee
Chairman, Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee
The following two (2) Fellows representing Class of Fellows will continue in the Council till the end
of their term of office:
1.
2.
The following five (5) Members representing the Class of Members will continue in the Council till
the end of their terms of office:
1.
Eng. M D S Wijeyabandara (Above 40 years)
2.
Eng. (Dr.) U P Nawagamuwa (Above 40 years)
3.
Eng. Jaliya Bandara (Below 40 years)
4.
Eng. (Dr.) Sanjeewa Wickramaratne (Below 40 years)
5.
Eng. P A Samira Anuradha (Below 40 years)
The Election was held for the following posts:
01 post of President Elect
03 posts of Vice Presidents
03 posts of Representatives Fellows
05 posts of Representatives Members
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Voting for Elections to the Council 2015/2016 closed on August 26, 2015 at 4.00 p.m. The Ballot
Box was opened at 9.00 a.m. on September 1, 2015 and the counting commenced immediately
thereafter.
Total No. of Ballot Papers received
Invalid Ballot Papers
Total No of Valid Ballot Papers
- 1667
- 108
- 1559
(1) Post of President Elect

Vacancies
01
Post
Candidates
President - Elect
Eng. JayavilalMeegoda
Eng. Ranjith G Rubasinghe
Votes
Remarks
991
Elected
508
(3)Posts of Vice Presidents
03
Vice Presidents
Eng. (Prof.) (Mrs.) Niranjanie

Ratnayake nee Kodikara
965
Elected
899
Elected
686
769
Elected
Eng. (Mrs.) Shyama Gunawardana
758
Elected
671
Elected
Eng. P W Sarath
547
Eng. P Thangamayil
570
553
(3)Posts of Representatives - Fellows
03
Representatives
Fellows
Elected
(5)Posts of Representatives Members
05
Representatives
Fellows
Eng. Prabodha Jinasena (Above

40 years)
Eng. M R Ranatunga (Above 40
years)
638
Elected
478
Elected
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Eng. Dharshana Perera (Above 40

years)
Eng. Prasad Ratnayake (Above 40
years)
Eng. K D A Munasinghe (Above 40
years)
Eng. Nelson P Jayathilaka (Above
40 years)
Eng. SujithJayasuriya (Above 40
years)
Eng. (Dr.) Tissa U Liyanage
(Above 40 years)
Eng. Mangala Silva (Below 40
years)
Eng. M G Hemachandra (Above
40 years)
Eng. S N B M Padmasiri (Above 40
years)
Eng. Madhawa Herath (Below 40
years)
Eng. Anura Mutunayake (Below
40 years)
Eng.
TharinduNavodana
Kankanamge (Above 40 years)
361
435
427
269
377
363
401
Elected
472
Elected
330
337
385
Elected
301
Summary
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Members elected to the Council for the Session 2015/2016

Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda has been elected as the President Elect.
Eng. (Prof.) (Mrs.) Niranjanie Ratnayake, Eng. (Prof.) T M Pallewatta and Eng. (Dr.) Kamal
Laksiri have been elected as Vice Presidents.
Eng. (Prof.) R K Leelananda has been elected as the Honorary Secretary.
Eng. A P R De Silva has been elected as the Honorary Treasurer.
Eng. N A P S K Narangoda has been elected as the Chairman- Building Services Eng. Sect.
Committee.
Eng. M N A Samad has been elected as the Chairman Civil. Eng. Sect. Committee.
Eng. W W M S B K G Kamburadeniya has been elected as the Chairman Electrical Eng.
Sect. Committee.
Eng. (Lt. Col) Dr. C D Gamage has been elected as the Chairman IT & Comm. Eng. Sect.
Committee.
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9. Eng. (Mrs.) Shyama Gunawardana, Eng. I R P Gunathilaka and Eng. P Thangamayil have
been elected as the Representatives Fellows.
10. Eng. Prabodha Jinasena, Eng. M R Ranatunga and Eng. M G Hemachandra have been
elected as the Representatives Members above 40 years of age.
Eng. Mangala Silva and Eng. Anura Mutunayake have been elected as the Representatives
Members under 40 years of age.
B. The vacancy for the Representatives Fellows created by the resignation of Eng. (Prof.) T M
Pallewatta will have to be filled by the Council for the Session 2015/2016 along with the
vacancies that exist for the following posts:
Chairman, Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee
5.
Appointment of Members to the By-Laws Revision Committee

The following Members were nominated to the By-Laws Revision Committee:
(Proposed by Eng. (Dr.) Nawagamuwa, Seconded by Eng. P Thangamayil)
Eng. P W Sarath
(Proposed by Eng. B R O Fernando, Seconded by Eng. L W Seneviratne)
Eng. P Thangamayil
(Proposed by Eng. M G Hemachandra, Seconded by Eng. N Wasalabandara)
Eng. B R O Fernando
(Proposed by Eng. Priyal De Silva, Seconded by Eng. Prof. (Ms.) N Ratnayake)
(Proposed by Eng. C Perera, Seconded by Eng. Ranathunga)
(Proposed by Eng. A Manamperi, Seconded by Eng. Samantha)
Balance six (6) Members to be appointed by the Council.
6.
Receiving and deliberating upon the report of the Council and the state of the Institution for
the session 2014/2015.
Conclusion
The Chairman invited the house to discuss and adopt the Report of the Council contained in
Volume 1, part A, of transaction 2015 from pages 29 to 50.
Eng. B R O Fernando stated that two events had not reported in the report of the council.
President accepting the mistake stated the same will be corrected at the next time.
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Eng. B R O Fernando further stated the deteriorating status of absenteeism at committee

meetings and standing committee meetings. Eng. Priyal De Silva too expressed his concerns
on this issue. President stated that steps will be taken to remove all those who do not attend
continuously for three successive meetings.
Eng. B R O Fernando stated that, when memorial lectures were held where presence of
President is vital, he had attended AGMs of provincial chapters.Further Eng. B R O Fernando
questioned over the frequent visits to overseas chapters, depriving the core functions of the
headquarters.
In responding, President explained the House the reasons for visiting overseas chapters and
further stated that all such visits had been duly approved by the Council. Eng. Thilak De Silva
elaborated the impotency of attending AGMs of provincial chapters. President responding
further stated that future programs will be rescheduled so that provincial chapter AGMs and
memorial lectures will not get coincided.
7.
Receiving and adopting Annual Statement of Accounts for the period January 01, 2014 to
Dec 31, 2014
Eng. Ranjith Thabrew inquired whether recommendations stated in the independent auditors
report had been taken in to consideration.
Over an issue raised by Eng. N Wickramasooriya referring to the independent auditors report
was explained by Finance Manager. President stated that steps will be taken to include the
IESLCE report into the council report. President further stated that Finance Manager will be
requested to visit provincial chapters on a rotational basis.
President responding to an inquiry raised by Eng. J Meegoda stated that CPD accounts will be
depicted as a separate entity.
Eng. Ranjith Thabrew pointed out that the income of IESL is drastically going down and as for
examples he quoted the excessive expenses incurred on advertising and for annual sessions.
Past President Eng. Shavindranath Fernando explained that during his period expenditure
went up, mainly due to salary revisions and increments done for IESL staff.
President too, responding stated that another reason for higher expenditure had been due to
the higher number of foreign delegates invited for IESL functions. He further stated that all
possible steps will be taken to cut down the cost in future functions of IESL.
Eng. L W Senaviratne proposed the annual statement of accounts is acceptable and Eng.
Meegoda seconded the same.
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8.
Appointed of an Auditor for the session 2015/2016

The house unanimously decided to appoint M/s. BDO Partners, the same auditor of the
Institution for the session 2015/2016.
Eng. B R O Fernando raised the issue of linking Wild Apricot with quick book system, in
response, President stated that actions have already been taken through the IT Road map for
IESL Project initiative to resolve this issue.
Eng. K K Gunawardana stated that the report contains ill defined terms such as IT tasks
force, Automation etc., further he stated that the issue of Integration has not considered
throughout. Eng. (Dr.) C Gamage stated that there is no need to integrate E-vote system with
other systems of IESL. President stated that points raised by both Eng. K K Gunawardana and
that of Eng. (Dr.) C Gamage will be taken up and necessary changes will be done accordingly.
Eng. Shavindranath Fernando stated that prior to implement E-voting there are many issues
to be resolved out, he proposed to have a full-fledge IT health check of the IESL IT system.
President stated that the issue will be taken up.
9. Resolutions proposed by the Council and by the members

Eng. Ranjith Thabrew stated that , it consumes a considerable time to recognize the changes
proposed by a resolution, hence requested to separate out the original by-law and the
changes proposed by the resolution. President explained the reasons for the increased
number of resolutions and stated that in future the original and the proposed changes will
separated out. Eng Shavi Fernando stated that it is illegal to change or amend the font styles
of by-laws, hence requested to use a separate supplementary document.
Resolution 1
This House resolves that the existing Interpretation of By-Laws given below be amended to
read as indicated.
Existing Interpretation
Proposed Interpretation
Interpretation
Interpretation
1. In these By-Laws, if not inconsistent with
1. In these By-Laws, if not inconsistent with
the context:
the context:
i. The Institution means the Institution
of Engineers, Sri Lanka, incorporated by
i. The Institution means the Institution of
Act No. 17 of 1968, established as the
Engineers, Sri Lanka, incorporated by Act
Institution of Engineers, Ceylon in
No. 17 of 1968, established as the
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1956 as successor to the Engineering

Association of Ceylon founded in 1906.
ii. The Council means the Council of the
Institution.
iii. Engineering means all or any of those
branches of Engineering science and
practice, the advancement of which is
recognized by Council, as being within
the objects of the Institution as set forth
in the Act.
iv. Engineer means as individual who is
engaged in the practice of Engineering.
v. Secretary means the Executive
Secretary and includes any duly
authorized deputy or assistant or any
person appointed temporarily by the
Council to perform the duties of the
Secretary.
vi. Month means calendar month.
vii.Regulations means procedures to be
followed as formulated by the Council
and approved by the Corporate
Membership.
viii. Rules means procedures to be
followed as decided by council.
ix. Prescribed means prescribed by
Regulations, Rules or decisions of the
Council.
x. Words importing the masculine gender
include the feminine gender.
xi. Words in the singular shall include the
plural, and words in the plural, shall
include the singular.
Institution of Engineers, Ceylon in

1956 as successor to the Engineering
Association of Ceylon founded in 1906.
ii. The Council means the Council of the
Institution.
iii. Engineering means all or any of those
branches of Engineering science and
practice, the advancement of which is
recognized by Council, as being within
the objects of the Institution as set forth
in the Act.
iv. Engineer means as individual who is
engaged in the practice of Engineering.
v. Secretary means the Executive
Secretary and includes any duly
authorized deputy or assistant or any
person appointed temporarily by the
Council to perform the duties of the
Secretary.
vi. Month means calendar month.
vii.Regulations means procedures to be
followed as formulated by the Council
and approved by the Corporate
Membership.
viii. Rules means procedures to be
followed as decided by council.
ix. Prescribed means prescribed by
Regulations, Rules or decisions of the
Council.
x. House means all corporate Members
present at an Annual General Meeting or
a Special General Meeting convened in
accordance
with
the
By-Laws.
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xi. Words importing the masculine gender

include the feminine gender.
xii. Words in the singular shall include the
plural, and words in the plural, shall
include the singular.
Observation of the By-Laws Revision Committee
The By-Laws Revision Committee recommends the amendments proposed to Interpretation to By
Laws. The amended Interpretation is in conformity with the rest of the By Laws.
The resolution was adopted by the house unanimously
Resolution 2
This House resolves that the existing By Law 2 as given below be amended to read as indicated.
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
Constitution
Constitution
2. i. The Institution shall consist of fellows and 2. i. The Institution shall consist of fellows and
members all of whom are collectively
members all of whom are collectively
referred to as Corporate Members. The
referred to as Corporate Members. The
Institution may also have attached to it
Institution may also have attached to it
Honorary fellows, Companions, Associate
Honorary fellows, Companions, Associate
Members, Affiliate Members, Associates
Members, Affiliate Members, Associates
and students all of whom are collectively
and students all of whom are collectively
referred to as Non-Corporate Members.
referred to as Non-Corporate Members.
ii. a. The names of all Corporate and Non- ii. a. The names of all Corporate and NonCorporate Members shall be entered on
Corporate Members shall be entered on
the Roll of the Institution (hereinafter
the Roll of the Institution (hereinafter
referred to as the Roll). A member who
referred to as the Roll). A member who
changes his name in accordance with
changes his name in accordance with
established practice shall thereupon inform
established practice shall thereupon inform
the Secretary of his new name and the
the Secretary of his new name and the
Secretary shall amend the Roll accordingly.
Secretary shall amend the Roll accordingly.
b. Corporate Members whom the council b. Corporate Members whom the council
deems to be duly qualified shall be called
chartered Engineers and the names of such
chartered Engineers and the names of such
members shall be entered in a Register
members shall be entered in an Electronic
maintained for this purpose.
Register maintained for this purpose.
c. Associates whom the Council deems to be c. Associates whom the Council deems to be
duly qualified shall be called Technician
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Engineers and the names of such members

shall be entered in a Register maintained
for this purpose.
iii. a. The Classes of membership shall be as
follows:
Corporate Member Non-Corporate Member
Fellow
Honorary Fellow
Member
Companion Associate
Member
Affiliate Member
Associate
Student
b. Corporate Members of the Institution shall
be entitled to the use of the following
abbreviated designations appropriate to
their class:
Fellow FIE (Sri Lanka)
Member MIE (Sri Lanka)
Associate Members shall be entitled to the use
of the following abbreviated designation:
AMIE (Sri Lanka)
Affiliate Members shall be entitled to the use
AfIMIE (Sri Lanka)
Associates shall be entitled to the use of the
following abbreviated designation:
AIE (Sri Lanka)
Engineers and the names of such members

shall be entered in an Electronic Register
maintained for this purpose.
iii. a. The Classes of membership shall be as
follows:
Corporate Member Non-Corporate Member
Fellow
Honorary Fellow
Member
Companion Associate
Member
Affiliate Member
Associate
Student
b. Corporate Members of the Institution shall
be entitled to the use of the following
their class:
Fellow FIE (Sri Lanka)
Member MIE (Sri Lanka)
Associate Members shall be entitled to the use
AMIE (Sri Lanka)
Affiliate Members shall be entitled to the use
AfIMIE (Sri Lanka)
AIE (Sri Lanka)
Observation of the By Laws Revision Committee

The By Laws Revision Committee recommends the amendments proposed to By Law 2. The
amended By Law 2 is in conformity with the rest of the By Laws.
The resolution was adopted by the house with 49 members in favor, 15 abstentions and 9 against.
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Resolution 3
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
3. Fellows shall comprise every person who

has been admitted or transferred into the
Class of Fellow as long as his name is on
the Roll as such.
3. Fellows shall comprise every person who

has been admitted or transferred into the
Class of Fellow as long as his name is on the
Roll as such.
Every candidates for admission or transfer to Every candidates for admission or transfer to
the Class of Fellow shall satisfy the Council that the Class of Fellow shall satisfy the Council that
he:
he:
i. a. is more than 35 years of age;
iii. a. is more than 35 years of age;
b. is a Member or has fulfilled the

candidates necessary for membership;
b. is a Member;
c. has had sufficient experience of a nature
acceptable to the Council involving at
least five years of responsibility in
engineering superior to that required for
Membership;
c. has had sufficient experience of a nature

acceptable to the Council involving at
least five years of responsibility in
engineering superior to that required for
Membership;
d.
d.
temporary
is,
disregarding
unemployment, engaged in the practice
of or associated with engineering;
is,
disregarding
temporary
unemployment, engaged in the practice
of or associated with engineering;
The Council may require any candidates to

The Council may require any candidates to attend an interview conducted on its behalf in
attend an interview conducted on its behalf in order that he may better satisfy the Council
order that he may better satisfy the Council that he possesses the requisite qualifications.
that he possesses the requisite qualifications.
or
or
ii. a.
possess a degree in engineering iv. a. possess a degree in engineering

accredited by the Institution or an
accredited by the Institution or an
equivalent qualification accepted by the
equivalent qualification accepted by the
Institution.
Institution.
b. is more than 40 years of age.
b. is more than 40 years of age.
c. is a practicing engineering professional

with at least 15 years services after
graduation.
c. is a practicing engineering professional

with at least 15 years services after
graduation.
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d. had made an outstanding contribution to

the development and advancement of
engineering profession/industry/society,
towards the benefit of the mankind
contributing to economic enhancement
and recognition to his organization and
to the country and has gained such
eminence worthy of recognition.
d. had made an outstanding contribution to

the development and advancement of
engineering profession/industry/society,
towards the benefit of the mankind
contributing to economic enhancement
and recognition to his organization and
to the country and has gained such
eminence worthy of recognition.
e. possess such knowledge in his field for

active furtherance of the Engineering
profession and is a fit person by all
means to be enrolled as a Fellow.
e. possess such knowledge in his field for

active furtherance of the Engineering
profession and is a fit person by all
means to be enrolled as a Fellow.
The Council may invite such candidate to The Council may invite such candidate to
attend a discussion.
attend a discussion.
Observations of the By Laws Revision Committee

The By Laws Revision Committee recommends the amendments proposed to by Law 3. The
Resolution 4
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
33. Any member against whom a complaint is 33. Any member against whom a complaint is
received by the Council shall be informed
received by the Council shall be informed
in writing by the President of the
in writing by the President of the
Institution of the alleged complaints and
Institution of the alleged complaints and
shall be given an opportunity to vindicate
shall be given an opportunity to vindicate
himself of the charges. If the member
himself of the charges. If the member
concerned is President himself, he shall be
concerned is President himself, he shall be
informed in writing by the President
informed in writing by the President
Elect or in his absence a Vice President
Elect or in his absence a Vice President
elected for this purpose by the Council, on
elected for this purpose by the Council, on
a decision of the Council, of the alleged
a decision of the Council, of the alleged
complaints and shall be given an
complaints and shall be given an
opportunity to vindicate himself of the
opportunity to vindicate himself of the
charges.
charges.
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If the member is unable to vindicate himself

his case will be referred by the Council to the
Disciplinary Committee for investigation and
report to Council.
If the member is unable to vindicate himself

his case will be referred by the Council to the
Disciplinary Committee for investigation and
report to Council.
The Council may by resolution expel or

suspend for any period from membership,
reprimand or admonish any member found
guilty of improper conduct. The Council may
direct that such member shall make a
contribution towards the expenses of the
hearing before the Disciplinary Committee.
The Council may by resolution expel or

suspend for any period from membership,
reprimand, admonish or otherwise penalize
/punish any member found guilty of improper
conduct. Where any member has been
suspended or otherwise penalized/punished
by the Council, the council shall state the
period for which such punishment shall be
effective depending on the gravity of the
offence the member has been found guilty of.
The Council may direct that such member shall
make a contribution towards the expenses of
the hearing before the Disciplinary Committee.
A member shall not be expelled except by a

A member shall not be expelled except by a
majority decision taken at a meeting of the
majority decision taken at a meeting of the
Council at which at least two third of the
Council at which at least two third of the
membership of the Council is present.
membership of the Council is present.
The resolution was adopted by the house with 85 members in favor, one against and 09
abstentions
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Resolution 5
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
The Officers
The Officers
43. The Officers of the Institute shall be the

President, the President Elect, the three
Vice Presidents, the Honorary Secretary,
the Honorary Treasurer and the Executive
Secretary.
43. The Officers of the Institution shall be the

President, the Immediate Past President,
the PresidentElect, the three Vice
Presidents, the Honorary Secretary, the
Honorary Treasurer and the Executive
Secretary.

Resolution 6
The Council
The Council
44. The Council shall consist of the following

members:
i. The President
ii. Two Past - President
iii. President Elect
iv. Three Vice Presidents
v. Honorary Secretary
vi. Honorary Treasurer
vii. Chairmen of Sectional Committee as per
By-Law 98.
viii. Six Fellows
ix. Ten Members of whom not less than FIVE
shall be under 40 years of age on the date
of election.
44. The Council shall consist of the following

members:
i. The President
ii. Two Past - President
iii. President Elect
iv. Three Vice Presidents
v. Honorary Secretary
vi. Honorary Treasurer
vii. Chairmen of Sectional Committee as per
By-Law 98.
viii. Six Fellows
ix. Ten Members of whom not less than FIVE
shall be under 40 years of age at the time
of closing of nomination for the election.
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The By Laws Revision Committee recommends amendments proposed to By Law 44. The
amended By Law 44 is in conformity with the rest of the Laws.
Resolution 7
This House resolves that the existing By Law 45 a. as given below be amended to read as
indicated.
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
45. a. The Council shall hold office from one 45. a. The Council shall hold office from the
Annual General Meeting to the next,
assumption of office following one Annual
which period shall be deemed to be
General Meeting, to the end of the next,
Session.
Annual General Meeting, which period
shall be deemed to be a Session.
The By Revision Committee recommends the amendments proposed to By Law 45 a. and the
amended By Law 45 a. is in conformity with the rest of the By Laws.
Resolution 8
This House resolves that the existing By Law 46 a. as given below be amended to read as
indicated.
46. a. President Elect shall be elected by the 46. a. President Elect shall be elected by the
Corporate Membership from among
Corporate Membership from among those
those who have held office as Vice
who have held office as Vice President for
President for at least one full Session. The
at least one full Session at the time of
President Elect shall hold office in Council
closing of nominations for the election.
for one full Session and shall assume the
The President Elect shall hold office in
post of President at the end of the
Council for one full Session and shall
Session.
assume the post of President at the end of
the Session. In the event where the
President elect is incapacitated to hold
office for whatever reason, an election
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shall be held on replace him form among

the general membership who is qualified
to hold such office as above.
The By Laws Revision Committee recommends the amendment proposed to By Law 46 a. The
amended By Law 46 a. is in conformity with the rest of the By Laws.
Eng. BRO Fernando proposed amendments to the resolution and Eng R Thabrew seconded the
same. With these amendments, the resolution was adopted by the house with 75 in favor, 07
against and 07 abstentions.
Resolution 9
This House resolved that the existing By Law 48 as given below be amended to read as indicated.
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
48. The Vice President shall be elected by the 48. a. The Vice Presidents shall be elected by
corporate Membership from among those
the corporate Membership from among
who have held office as Vice President OR
those who at least one full session at the
from among the Class of Fellows who
time of closing nominations for the
have been on the Roll as Fellow for more
election OR from among the Class of
Fellow who have been on the Roll as
than five (5) years and served in Council at
least for two (2) years OR has served as a
Fellow for more than five (5) years at the
Chairman of a Sectional Committee for 3
time of closing nominations for the
years of which at least one year as a
election and served in Council at least for
Fellow. They will hold office for one
two (2) sessions at the time of closing
session. Fellows shall be eligible for
nominations for the election OR has
election to the office of Vice President at
served as a Chairman of a Sectional
the end of the session in which the
Committee for 3 session of which at least
election is to be held, provided they have
one session as a Fellow at the time of
not held this office for four consecutive
closing nominations for the election. They
sessions immediately preceding such
will hold office for one session provided
election.
they have not held this office for five
consecutive
sessions
immediately
preceding such appointment.
48. b. No one who has held the office of
President for a full term or part there of
(other than acting for the President) shall
be eligible to hold the offices of Vice
President, President Elect or President.
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The By Laws Revision Committee recommends the amendment proposed to By Law 48. The
Resolution 10
52.
The Secretary shall issue to Corporate

Members whose addresses as registered at
the Institution are in Sri Lanka, at least two
months before the Annual General Meeting a
notice calling for nominations for all positions
in the Council. He will list the positions and
give clearly the basis on which such
nominations should be made.
52. a. A list of Corporate Members whose

names appear on the Register maintained
under By-Law (2 (ii) (b) as ta 4.00 p.m. on
31st March shall be eligible for voting in
the Elections to the next council. The list
of such Corporate Members (hereinafter
called and referred to as the voters) shall
be made available for reference at the
Institution immediately after this date.
Any appeal for the correction of voters list
shall be submitted to the Secretary giving
valid reasons in writing within 15 days
after the publication of voters list. The
Secretary shall after due consideration to
the reasons brought forth and after
obtaining the approval of the Council
finalize the voters list on or before 15th
May.
52. b. The Secretary shall issue to the voters,
at least two months before the Annual
General Meeting, a notice calling for
nominations for all positions in the
Council. He will list the positions and give
clearly the basis on which such
nominations should be made. (Eligibility
criteria for nominations shall have been
fulfilled by the candidates at the time of
closing of nominations for the election.
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A candidate may seek election to one post

only at an election.
A Corporate Member who is qualified and

eligible for the election for a particular post in
the council, any seek election to one post only
at an election.
A Continuing Member of the council under ByLaw 50 shall not be eligible to contest another
post. A member who has been found guilty of
improper conduct by the Council shall also not
be eligible to contest any post or sit in the
Council. Each candidate shall be nominated by
4 Corporate Members. In the case of
Chairmen of sectional Committee the
nomination papers shall be signed by 4
Corporate Members of the respective
disciplines.
A Continuing Member of the council under ByLaw 50 shall not be eligible to contest another
post unless he resigned from the post to be
made effective at the end of the current
session. A member who has been found guilty
of improper conduct by the Council shall also
not be eligible to contest any post or sit in the
Council. Each candidate shall be nominated by
4 Corporate Members. In the case of Chairmen
of Sectional Committee the nomination papers
shall be signed by 4 Corporate Members of the
respective disciplines.
The nomination papers shall carry the written
consent of the candidate.
Nomination shall close 21 days from the date
of issue of notice calling such nominations.
In the event any position of the incoming
Council is vacant, a Corporate Member who is
qualified and eligible for the election for that
post shall be appointed by the council at its
first meeting.
The nomination papers shall carry the written

consent of the candidate.
Nominations shall close 21 days from the date
of issue of notice calling such nominations.
In the event any position of the incoming
Council is vacant, a member who is qualified
and eligible for the election for that post shall
be appointed by the Council at its first
meeting.

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Resolution 11
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
53. The Council shall take a secret postal ballot 53. The Council shall take a secret postal and /
among the Corporate Members on the
or electronic ballot among the voters on
nominations received following the
the nominations received following the
procedure laid down in By-Laws 53 to 56.
procedure laid down in By-Laws 53 to 56.
A voting paper shall be sent to every
Corporate Member on the Roll at least 30
days before the Annual General Meeting
and shall contain all the names of the
members duly nominated for election.
The names of the members nominating a
candidate together with his qualifications
and the appointments held by him should
be given on a separate list accompanying
a voting paper. No member shall vote for
more candidates in each group than are
prescribed in the voting paper.
A postal and /or electronic ballot paper

shall be sent to every voter at least 30 days
before the Annual General Meeting and
shall contain all the names of the members
duly nominated for election.
The names of the members nominating a
candidate together with his qualifications
and the appointments held by him should
be given on a separate list accompanying a
postal and / or electronic ballot paper. No
member shall vote for more candidates in
each group than are prescribed in the
postal and / or electronic ballot paper.

Resolution 12
55. In the event of a candidate who has been 46. In the event of a candidate who has been
nominated on the voting paper ceasing to
nominated on the postal and /or
be eligible for election after the voting
electronic ballot paper ceasing to be
papers have been prepared, the voting
eligible for election after the postal and
paper shall not be invalidated and the
/or electronic ballot papers have been
elections shall proceed with respect to the
prepared, the postal and /or electronic
remaining candidates.
ballot paper shall not be invalidates and
the elections shall proceed with respect to
the remaining candidates.
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Resolution 13
Informal Meeting and Visits to Works
Sectional Committees and Visits to Works
98.
i. The Council may convene informal 98. i. Sectional Committees shall be formed to
meetings and arrange such visits as in
engage in learned society activities, and
their opinion will further the objects of
for this purpose shall arrange meetings,
the Institution. Unless otherwise decided
seminars. Discussions, Visits and the like.
by the Council all visits shall be open to all
For the present the Sectional shall be
members. Arrangements for a member to
a. Civil Engineering
visit engineering or any other works are
b. Mechanical Engineering
made by the Council as agent for such
c. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
member and the Council will not be liable
d. Agricultural & Plantation Engineering
for any injury, loss or inconvenience
e. Chemical and Process Engineering
caused to any member in consequence of
f. Building Services Engineering
his visit.
g. Information Technology and
ii. Sectional Committees shall be formed
Communication Engineering
to engage in learned society activities, and
for this purpose shall arrange meetings, The Sections may be increased in number by
the council as and when it becomes necessary
seminars. Discussions, Visits and the like.
to do so, with approval of the House. Each
For the present the Sectional shall be
Sectional Committee shall comprise a
a. Civil Engineering
Chairman who shall be a Corporate Member,
b. Mechanical Engineering
and representatives with 2 Fellows, 4
c. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Members, 3 Associate Members, 3 Affiliate
d. Agricultural & Plantation Engineering
Members and 3 Companions and Associates.
e. Chemical and Process Engineering
The Chairman, who will sit in Council, shall be
f. Building Services Engineering
elected by postal and /or electronic vote along
with other Corporate Members of Council in
g. Information Technology and
accordance with By-Laws 51 to 56.
Communication Engineering
The Sections may be increased in number by The Chairman shall hold office for one Session.
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the council as and when it becomes necessary

to do so, with approval of the House. Each
Sectional Committee shall comprise a
Chairman who shall be a Corporate Member,
and representatives with 2 Fellows, 4
Members, 3 Associate Members, 3 Affiliate
Members and 3 Companions and Associates.
He shall not hold this office for more than

three consecutive Sessions.
Immediately after the new Council takes

office, the Chairman of each Sectional
Committee shall summon a General Meeting
of all corporate Members, Companions,
Associate Members, Affiliate Members and
The Chairman, who will sit in Council, shall be Associates in the representative discipline.
elected by postal vote along with other Such a meeting shall elect 2 Fellows, 4
Members of Council in accordance with By- Members, 3 Associate Members, 3 Affiliate
Members and 3 for Companions and Associate
Laws 51 to 56.
to form the Committee for the ensuing
Session.
The Chairman shall hold office for more ii. The Council may convene informal meetings
Session. He shall not hold this office for more and arrange such visits as in their opinion will
than three consecutive Sessions.
further the objects of the Institution. Unless
otherwise decided by the Council all visits shall
Immediately after the new Council takes be open to all members. Arrangements for a
office, the Chairman of each Sectional member to visit engineering or any other
Committee shall summon a General Meeting works are made by the Council as agent for
of all Corporate Members, Companions, such member and the Council will not be liable
Associate Members, Affiliate Members and for any injury, loss or inconvenience caused to
Associate in the representative discipline. Such any member in consequence of his visit.
a meeting shall elect 2 Fellows, 4 Members, 3
Associate Members, 3 Affiliate Members and 3
for Companions and Associate to form the
Committee for the ensuing Session.
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Resolution 14
Existing By Law
Referendum by Postal Vote
Proposed By Law
Referendum by postal and /or electronic Vote
99. The Council when it considers it expedient 99. The Council when it considers it expedient
to obtain the views of the general
to obtain the views of the general
membership or when it deems advisable
membership or when it deems advisable
to obtain directions from the general
to obtain directions from the general
membership on any matters connected
membership on any matters connected
with the activities of the Institution, other
with the activities of the Institution, other
than revision of By-Laws, may call for a
than revision of By-Laws, may call for a
poll of all Corporate Members in
poll of all Corporate Members in
accordance with By-Law 100. Matters
accordance with By-Law 100. Matters
referred for a poll shall be framed in the
referred for a poll shall be framed in the
form of a Resolution which shall be in
form of a Resolution which shall be in
accordance with the Act.
accordance with the Act.

Resolution 15
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
100. Upon a Resolution of the council in terms 100. Upon a Resolution of the council in terms
of By-law 99; the Secretary in consultation
of By-law 99; the Secretary in consultation
with the Council shall arrange for a poll,
with the Council shall arrange for a poll,
by postal vote.
by postal and /or electronic vote.
The Secretary shall send a copy of the
Resolution and Voting Paper by post to each
Corporate Member whose address as
registered at the Institution is in Sri Lanka.
There shall be at least 21 days between the
posting of Voting Papers and the closing of the
The Secretary shall send a copy of the

Resolution and postal and /or electronic ballot
paper to each Corporate Member whose
address as registered at the Institution. There
shall be at least 21 days between the dispatch
of postal and /or electronic ballot papers and
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poll. The Council shall appoint at least three

Scrutineers to supervise all aspects of the poll
including the security and the dispatch of the
Voting Papers and the counting of the votes.
The Scrutineers shall report to Council. The
Scrutineers decision on any matter directly
connected with the poll shall be final. Any
Resolution carried by a majority of the votes
polled shall be deemed to be binding.
the closing of the poll. The Council shall

appoint at least three Scrutineers to supervise
all aspects of the poll including the security
and the dispatch of the postal and /or
electronic ballot papers and the counting of
the votes. The Scrutineers shall report to
Council. The Scrutineers decision on any
matter directly connected with the poll shall
be final. Any Resolution carried by a majority
of the votes polled shall be deemed to be
binding.
Results of the poll shall be posted on the

Notice Board at the Institution headquarters
and posted to each member within 21 days of
the closure of the poll.
Results of the poll shall be posted on the

Notice Board at the Institution headquarters
and posted on the official web site.

Resolution 16
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
113. A Corporate Member of the Institution, 113. A Corporate Member of the Institution,
fulfilling the prescribed requirements of
fulfilling the prescribed requirements of
the board and having his/her name
the board and having his/her name
entered in the register at the order of
entered in the register at the order of the
the board, shall be called a Professional
board, shall be called a Professional
Engineer and shall be entitled to use the
Engineer and shall be entitled to use the
abbreviations PEng after his or her
abbreviations PE (Sri Lanka) after his or
name, and shall be able to use such
her name, and shall be able to use such
insignia, emblems etc. as the Board may
insignia, emblems etc. as the Board may
prescribe and award as long as his/her
prescribe and award as long as his name is
name is on the Register.
on the Register.
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Resolution 17
123.
There shall be standing Committees named as
given below:
Management
a. Professional
Standards
Committee
b. Professional Affairs Committee
c. Education Committee
d. Finance and Procurement Committee
e. Library
Publications,
Publicity
and
Conferences Committee
f. Continuing Professional Development
Committee
Each standing Committee shall be chaired by
the President, President Elect, or a Vice
President.
The By Laws Revision Committee recommends the new By Law 123 on Standing Committees
which is in conformity with the rest of the By Laws.
The house adopted the resolution unanimously, with amendments as indicated above
Resolution 18
At the 98th Annual General Meeting held in October 2004. It was resolved that a Subscription
Review Committee of three Corporate Members be appointed by the President to study all
matters pertaining to an increase in the annual subscription payable by various categories of
members. The Subscription Review Committee appointed this year has recommended increasing
the subscription fees for the year 2016.
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This House resolves to revise the subscription fees for the year 2016 as given below:
Fellow
6,000
Proposed Rates for

the year 2016
6,250
Member
4,800
5,000
Associate Member
3,600
3,750
Associate
3,000
3,150
Companion
3,000
3,150
Affiliate
3,000
3,150
Student Member
(Over 35)
Student Member
(Below 35)
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Class of Membership
Existing Rates
The above rates will be subjected to 11% VAT and a rebate of 10% to be offered for all members
except Student Members, who pay subscription fees for the year 2016 on or before January 31,
2016.
RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED BY MEMBERS
Resolution 19
Proposer: Eng. L W Seneviratne (F - 672)
Seconder: Eng. J M Chandradasa (M- 576)
This house resolves that the second sentence of the third paragraph og by law 52 shall be deleted.
This resolution is drafted on the mandate given by the AGM 2012 resolution 1 by members. Ny
law revision Committee 2012 found this line is on punishments and not suitable for by law 52
which defines election rules. This fact stated by bylaws revision committee 2012.
The By Laws Revision Committee is of the view that there is no necessity to make the proposed
amendment at this stage.
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Comments of the Council

The Council agrees with the observations made by the By Laws Revision Committee.
The resolution was defeated by the house with 02 members in favor, 40 against and 30
abstentions
Resolution 20
Proposer: Eng. L W Seneviratne (F 672)
Seconder: Eng. J M Chandradasa (M 576)
This house resolves that the passage given below shall be added to by law 33 at the end. A
member given any punishment after an inquiry, and fulfill the term and conditions imposed on
him is on longer subject to any of disability on account of the same offence, if the member
continues on the roll. The member is eligible to contest any post or sit in the council.
This resolution is drafted on the mandate given by the AGM 2012 resolution 1 proposed by
members. The decision was printed in page 106 of transactions 2013 confirmed minutes AGM
2012.
The mandate says re-punishment or life time punishment is bad.
The By Laws Revision Committee while agreeing that there is a need to amend By Law 33
recommends that the Council proposes the required amendment to By Law 33 using proper
wording.
Commends of the Council
The Council has proposed the necessary amendments through Resolution 4.
The resolution was defeated by the house with 03 members in favor, 43 against and 33
abstentions
Resolution 21
Proposer: Eng. Tilak De Silva(F 733)
Seconder: Eng. P W Sarath)(F 799)
Enhancing and Governing IESL reach to Provinces through Provincial Chapters (PC)
Especially during the last three sessions, IESL has made some great inroads to build a stronger
presence in the provinces (where more than 50% of our members work and live) through its
Chapters. These Council initiatives included enhancing transparency and collaboration through ICT
connectivity, increasing authority and scope of PC Committees, providing additional routine funds
and project specific funds, holding B Paper examinations in provinces, creation of District Centre
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under PCs, elevation of the status of a provincial Centre to a Provincial Chapter and a strategic
drive to establish permanent PC offices. In this regard, we propose two procedural steps to further
strengthen this strategic effort, better governance and mitigate potential risks:
1.
IESL Provincial Chapters Meeting, a coordination meeting with IESL Centre takes place
quarterly at the IESL Centre office in Colombo. It is represented by the President, selected
Council Members, IESL key staff, and PC representatives. We propose all those meeting to be
held in PCs (rotating the location during a session and between sessions) with the majority
Council Members participating at these meetings. This we believe will bring Council and the
PCs and its large number of members together in a culturally suitable face to face
discussions. It will make the PC members and the Council Members to have more time to
interact and learn from each other. The necessary facilities required to the members should
be provided by the IESL.
2.
While giving more autonomy to PCs, its responsibility of the Council to keep a very close tab
on operational outcomes of PCs. For example, we cannot afford to start projects with large
investments to be slowed down or even abandoned at some point due to PC issued.
Therefore, the Council must set a clear set of measurable and qualitative KPI (Key
Performance indicators) for PCs and monitor them an effective manner. At any time, the
Council factually finds the operations are not functioning as expected, then the Council should
have the option of directly governing (Funds, Personnel, Procedures, etc.) a PC until issues are
put to rest. If we dont do this, PCs will drift in multiple directions without a collective vision
and missions set by KPIs. The proposed process will also help to elevate the IESL image. In
this proposal we are not at any time emphasizing the need for daily operational control of a
PC. We are focusing the honorable memberships attention to strategic and holistic need of
the Council to be the guardian of IESL and its Centre.

The Council is of the view that the proposals made through the above Resolution could be
implemented through a decision made by the Council
Eng. Shavindranath Fernando proposed to take this item up by the next council meeting, hence
the resolution was withdrawn.
10. Addressed by the President for the Session 2015/2016 Eng. W Gamage
President Eng. W Gamage thanked the members for the confidence placed on him in electing
him as the President for the session 2015/2016 and requested the participation and
cooperation of the members in maintaining and elevating the standards of the IESL.
Honorary Secretary for the Session 2014/2015
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
PROPOSED
COUNCIL
RESOLUTIONSRESOLUTIONS
PROPOSED
BY THEBYCTHE
OUNCIL
Resolution 1
Resolution 1
This House resolves that the existing By-Laws 2, 26 & 52(a) as given below be amended to
read as indicated.
This House resolves that the existing By-Laws 2, 26 & 52(a) as given below be amended t
ead as indicated.
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
Constitution
Constitution
2.i. Existing
The Institution
shall consist of Fellows
2.i. The Institution
shall consistBy
of Fellows
By Law
Proposed
Law
and Members all of whom are
and Members all of whom are
collectively, referred to, as Corporate
Constitution collectively referred to as Corporate Constitution
Members. The Institution may also
The Institution may also
2.i. The Institution
shall consist of Fellows
2.i.Members
The Institution
shall consist of Fellow
have attached to it Honorary Fellows,
have attached to it Honorary Fellows,
and Members
all Associate
of whom
are
and Members
of whom ar
Companions,
Members,
Companions,
Associate all
Members,
Members,
and
Affiliate
Members, referred
Associates titled
collectivelyAffiliate
referred
to asAssociates
Corporate
collectively,
to, as Corporat
Students all of whom are collectively
Technician Engineers, and Student
Members. referred
The Institution
may also
Members
TheareInstitution
to
as
Non-Corporate
Members
all of whom
collectively may als
have attached
to it Honorary Fellows,
have attached
to it Honorary Fellows
Members.
referred
to as Non-Corporate
Members.
Companions, Associate Members,
Companions, Associate Member
ii. a. The names of all Corporate and Non- ii. a. The names of all Corporate and NonAffiliate Members,
Associates
and
Affiliate
Members,
Associates title
Corporate Members
shall be entered
Corporate
Members
shall be, entered
Students allon ofthewhom
collectively
Roll are
of the
Institution
in Technician
the Roll of Engineers,
the Institutionand Studen
to as the Roll).
(hereinafter
referred
the Roll).
referred (hereinafter
to
as referred
Non-Corporate
Members
all to
ofaswhom
are collectivel
The Roll shall be in electronic form
A member who changes his name in
Members. accordance with established practice
referred
to pertaining
as Non-Corporat
and shall
contain details
to
eachMembers.
Corporate and Non-Corporate
shall thereupon inform the Secretary
in the form specified by the
new name and the Secretary
ii. a. The namesof
ofhisall
Corporate and Non- ii. a.member
The names
of all Corporate and Non
Council from time to time. A member
shall amend the Roll accordingly.
Corporate Members shall be entered
Corporate
shall be, entere
who
changes his Members
name in accordance
with
shall Institutio
on the Roll of the Institution
in established
the Rollpractice
of the
thereupon inform the Secretary of his
(hereinafter referred to as the Roll).
(hereinafter referred to as the Roll
new name and the Secretary shall
A member who changes his name in
ThetheRoll
shall be in electronic form
amend
Roll accordingly.
b. Corporate
whom the
Council b. Corporate
whom the
Council
accordance
withMembers,
established
practice
andMembers,
shall contain
details
pertaining t
deems to be duly qualified shall be
shall thereupon
inform the Secretary
each Corporate and Non-Corporat
Chartered Engineers and the names of
called Chartered Engineers and entitled
of his new
name and
Secretary
in thedesignation
form specified
by th
such members
shall the
be entered
in an
to usemember
the abbreviated
of
Electronic
maintained for this
CEng.Council from time to time. A membe
shall amend
the Register
Roll accordingly.
purpose.
whoand
changes
his name
in accordanc
b. The design
the structure
of the Roll
established
practice sha
shall with
be in conformity
with best industry
(IT) standards
and inform
practices, the
and Secretary
they
thereupon
of h
shall ensure its security with provisions,
new name
theensure
Secretary sha
for necessary
backupsand
that will
security
and prevention
data loss.
amend
the Rollofaccordingly.
b. Corporate Members, whom the Council b. Corporate Members, whom the Counc
deems to be duly qualified
181 shall b
Chartered Engineers and the names of
called Chartered Engineers and entitle
c. Associates whom the Council deems to be c. The management of the Roll shall be as
directed and specified by the Council
Engineers and the names of such
from time to time.
members shall be entered in an
Electronic Register maintained for this
purpose.
iii. a. The Classes of membership shall be as iii. a. The Classes of membership shall be as
follows:
follows:
Corporate Member Non-Corporate
Member
Fellow
Honorary Fellow
Member
Companion
Associate Member
Affiliate Member
Associate
Student
Corporate
Member
Fellow
Member
Non-Corporate
Member
Honorary Fellow
Companion
Associate
Member
Affiliate Member
Associate
Student Member
b. Corporate Members of the Institution b. Corporate Members of the Institution

shall be entitled to the use of the following
shall be entitled to the use of the
following
abbreviated
designations
their class :
appropriate to their class :
Fellow FIE(Sri Lanka)
Fellow FIE(Sri Lanka)
Member MIE(Sri Lanka)
Member MIE(Sri Lanka)
Associate Members shall be entitled to the
use
of
the
following
abbreviated C. Corporate Members of the Institution
who are duly qualified shall be called
designation:
Chartered Engineers and shall be
AMIE(Sri Lanka)
entitled to the use of the following
Affiliate Members shall be entitled to the
use
of
the
following
abbreviated
their class :
designation:
AflMIE(Sri Lanka)
Fellow CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka)
Member CEng, MIE(Sri Lanka)
AIE(Sri Lanka)
Associate Members shall be entitled to
the use of the following abbreviated
designation:
AMIE(Sri Lanka)
Affiliate Members shall be entitled to the
use of the following abbreviated
designation:
AflMIE(Sri Lanka)
Associates whom the Council deems to
be duly qualified shall be called
Technician Engineers and entitled to use
the abbreviated designation of :
TEng, AIE(Sri Lanka)
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Professional Conduct
Professional Conduct
26 i. Every Corporate Member whose name

appears on the Register of Chartered
Engineers, is entitled to describe
himself as a Chartered Engineer, and
in using that description after his
name, shall place it before the
designation of the class to which he
belongs, stated in accordance with the
following abbreviated forms, namely
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka), or CEng, MIE(Sri
Lanka).
Contents deleted as its s substance has been

included above and contents of By-Law 26 ii
brought in as By-Law 26
26 A Corporate Member practicing in
partnership with any person who is not
a Corporate Member of the Institution
shall not use or permit to be used after
the title of such Firm the designation
Chartered Engineers, or describe or
permit the description of such Firm in
any way as Chartered Engineers
Every Associate whose name appears

on the Register of Technician
Engineers is entitled to describe
himself as a Technician Engineer and
in using that description shall place
after his name the abbreviated
designation TEng, AIE(Sri Lanka).
26 ii A Corporate Member practicing in
partnership with any person who is
not a Corporate Member of the
Institution shall not use or permit to
be used after the title of such Firm the
designation Chartered Engineers, or
describe or permit the description of
such Firm in any way as Chartered
Engineers
Elections
Elections
52(a) A list of Corporate Members whose 52(a) A list of Corporate Members whose
names appear on the Register
names extracted from the updated
maintained under By-Law 2(ii)(b) as at
Roll maintained under By-Law 2(ii)a,
4.00 p.m. on 31st March shall be
as at 04.00 p.m. on 31st March shall be
eligible for voting in the Elections to
eligible for voting in the Elections to
the next Council. The list of such
the next Council. The list of such
Corporate Members
(hereinafter
Corporate Members (hereinafter
called and referred to as the voters)
called and referred to as the voters)
shall be made available for reference
shall be made available for reference
at the Institution immediately after
at the Institution immediately after
this date. Any appeal for the
this date. Any appeal for the
correction of voters list shall be
correction of voters list shall be
submitted to the Secretary giving valid
submitted to the Secretary giving valid
reasons in writing within 15 days after
the publication of voters list. The
reasons in writing within 15 days after
Secretary shall after due consideration
the publication of voters list. The
to the reasons brought forth and after
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finalize the voters list on or before
15th May.
Secretary shall after due consideration

to the reasons brought forth and after
finalize the voters list on or before 15th
May.

The By Laws Revision Committee recommends the amendments proposed to By Laws 2, 26
& 52(a). The amended By Laws 2, 26 & 52(a) are in conformity with the rest of the By Laws.
Resolution 2
This House resolves that the existing By Law 30 as given below be amended to read as
indicated.
Disciplinary Action
Any member of the Institution against whom an allegation of misconduct is made shall be
dealt with by the appointed person/s according to the procedures set out in the Disciplinary
Procedure approved by the Council from time to time.
Existing By Law
Proposed By Law
30. For this purpose misconduct shall 30. For this purpose misconduct shall
include but not be limited to the
include but not be limited to the
following:
following:
i. breach of any By-Laws or Regulations i. breach of any By-Laws or Regulations
relating to professional conduct or the
relating to professional conduct or the
Code of Ethics or non-observance of Rules,
Code of Ethics or non-observance of Rules,
directions or pronouncements made or
directions or pronouncements made or
given thereunder;
given thereunder;
ii. any other conduct which is deemed by the ii. holding membership of an institution or
Council as improper;
body which is engaged in activities
detrimental to the objects of IESL;
iii. holding membership of an institution or
body which is engaged in activities iii. usage of name affixed with qualifications
detrimental to the objects of IESL;
that are identical or similar to that given
by the Institution if such qualifications
iv. usage of name affixed with qualifications
have been awarded by any other
that are identical or similar to that given
organization which is not upto the
by the Institution if such qualifications
professional standing of the Institution.
have been awarded by any other
Such misconduct shall be punishable by
organization which is not upto the
suspension for a minimum period of 10
professional standing of the Institution.
years or permanent disenrollment;
Such misconduct shall be punishable by
suspension for a minimum period of 10 iv. impersonation in voting with or without
years or permanent disenrollment.
the consent of other voter;
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v. any other conduct which is deemed by the

Council as improper.

Resolution 3
At the 98th Annual General Meeting held in October 2004, it was resolved that a
Subscription Review Committee of three Corporate Members be appointed by the President
to study all matters pertaining to an increase in the annual subscription payable by various
categories of members. The Subscription Review Committee appointed this year has
recommended to increase the subscription fees for the year 2017 for all categories by
around 5% except for student members. The Committee decided that student member
rates will remain same as 2016 and they should pay only Rs.1000 for a period of five years.
This House resolves to revise the subscription fees for the year 2017 as given below:
Class of
Membership
Fellow
Member
Associate Member
Associate
Companion
Affiliate
Student Member
Existing Rates
Proposed Rates
for the year 2017
6,250
5,000
3,750
3,150
3,150
3,150
1,000
6,500
5,250
4,000
3,400
3,400
3,400
1,000
The above rates will be subjected to 11% VAT and a rebate of 10% to be offered for all
members except Student Members, who pay subscription fees for the year 2017
2016 on or
before January 31, 2017.
RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED BY MEMBERS

Resolution - 4
Proposer : Eng. L W Seneviratne (F-672)
Seconder : Eng. J M Chandradasa (HLM-576)
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Resolution to amend By-Law 52 of IESL

This house resolves that the fourth paragraph of By-Law 52 be amended. The amended
paragraph shall read as follows.
A continuing member of the Council under bylaw 50 shall not be eligible to contest another
post unless he resigns from the post to be made effective at the end of the current session.
A member who has been found guilty of improper conduct by the Council as published in
the annual report shall also not be eligible to contest any post or sit in the Council. Each
candidate shall be nominated by four Corporate Members. In the case of Chairmen of
Sectional Committees the nomination papers shall be signed by 4 Corporate Members of
the respective disciplines
Explanation
We insert the words as published in the annual report in the middle of the second
sentence.
Corporate members need to identify the disqualifications of the each candidate before
nominating. Annual report is the only document available for the reference of members.
This amendment releases the burden of previously affected members.
It was of the view that the Annual Report was not an appropriate means to state the
outcome of Disciplinary Inquiry. Corporate Member seeking Nomination should know
whether he was found guilty for his misconduct.
Hence, the Committee does not recommend this amendment to Council
The Council agrees with the observations made by the By Laws Revision Committee.
Resolution 5
Proposer : Eng. Tilak De Silva (F-733)
Seconder : Eng. (Prof.) T M Pallewatta (F-796)
Amendment to Existing By-Law 46a.
We the undersigned propose the amendment in the table below, to the indicated existing
by-law of the Institution.
ByExisting By-Law (Deletions stricken off)
Proposed Amended By-law (Additions
Law
underlined)
46.a President-Elect shall be elected by the President-Elect shall be elected by the
Corporate Membership from among Corporate Membership from among
those who have held office as Vice those who have held office as Vice
President for at least one full Session at President for at least one full Session by
the time of closing of nominations for the time of taking over office as
the election. The President Elect shall President-Elect. The President Elect
hold office in Council for one full Session shall hold office in Council for one full
and shall assume the post of President Session and shall assume the post of
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at the end of the Session. In the event

where
the
President
Elect
is
incapacitated to hold office for
whatever reason, an election shall be
held to replace him from among the
general membership who is qualified to
hold such office as above.
President at the end of the Session. In

the event where the President Elect is
incapacitated to hold office for whatever
reason, an election shall be held to
replace him from among the general
membership who is qualified to hold
such office as above.

The committee considered the resolution to amend BL 46a and observed that the
amendment was to reverse an amendment made in 2015. Qualifications shall be fulfilled
before the closing date of any application.
It also noted that the change made in 2015 was to ensure that all applicants conformed to
all requirements at the time for closing nominations.
Further, it noted it was not a desirable practice to permit persons to contest in the
expectation that they would meet the requirements at a future date.
Earlier it was open-ended and it could have given rise to infrequent situations where a
candidate who would not have met the requirements by the time the new Council took
place such as disciplinary action in the intervening period, or, would have been unable to
accept office because say he had taken up a long term foreign assignment or some such
situation.
The committee also noted that if a continuing Member in Council wished to contest another
post he was required to tender his resignation from the current post effective end of the
current term.
The Committee also notes that the Proposer & Seconder have not given reasons for this
amendment.
Hence, the Committee does not recommend this amendment to Council.
The Council agrees with the observations made by the By Laws Revision Committee
Resolutions 6
Amendment to Existing By-Law 48a.
ByExisting By-Law(Deletions stricken
Law off)
48.a. The Vice Presidents shall be elected
by the Corporate Membership from
among those who have held office
as Vice President for at least one
Proposed Amended By-Law (Additions

underlined)
The Vice Presidents shall be elected by the
Corporate Membership from among the Class
of Fellows who have been on the Roll as
Fellows for more than five (05) years by the
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full session at the time of closing

nominations for the election OR
from among the Class of Fellows
who have been on the Roll as
Fellows for more than five (05)
years at the time of closing
nominations for the election and
served in Council at least for
two(02) sessions at the time of
closing nominations for the election
OR has served as a Chairman of a
Sectional Committee for 3 sessions
of which at least one session as a
Fellow at the time of closing
nominations for the election. They
will hold office for one session
provided they have not held this
office for five consecutive sessions
immediately
preceding
such
appointment.
time of taking over office as Vice President

and served in Council at least for two (02)
sessions by the time of taking over office as
Vice President OR has served as a Chairman of
a Sectional Committee for 3 sessions of which
at least one session as a Fellow by the time of
taking over office as Vice President. They will
hold office for one session provided they have
not held this office for five consecutive
sessions immediately preceding such
appointment.

The committee observed that this amendment was also to reverse an amendment made in
2015. Qualifications shall be fulfilled before the closing time of any application.
The Committee noted that the provision in the existing BL 48 a, for one who has served one
full term as a Vice President would not be eligible to contest again unless he meets the
other conditions.
The Committee also notes that the Proposer & Seconder have not given reasons for this
amendment.
The Committee noted, that the provision for one who has held the post of Vice President, to
contest again was, to enable Vice Presidents to serve in that capacity, so they would be fully
acquainted with the policies, practices, activities etc. of the Council/Institution, when they
serve as Chairman of Standing Committees, in rotation, before taking office as President
Elect.
The Committee also noted that the other requirements for the post of Vice President, was
to provide for those who had served in Council in various capacities to hold the post of Vice
president.
The Committee also noted that the Institution being a professional organisation it has been
the desirable practice for those holding the highest Class of Membership i.e. that of a Fellow
to head the Institution.
In view of the foregoing, the Committee does not recommend this resolution to Council.
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Resolution 7
Amendment to Existing By-Law 106
ByLaw
106
Existing By-Law (Deletions stricken off)

There shall be a By-laws Revision
Committee, whose responsibility shall be
to study and review and make
recommendations re. deleting, amending
or adding By-laws in keeping with the Act.
The Committee shall consist of 12
members with the President as Chairman
and consisting of 2 Past Presidents, 1 Vice
President in Council and 2 Fellows all
nominated by the Council and 6 other
Corporate Members elected by the
membership at the Annual General
Meeting.
The quorum shall be 5
members. The Council may fill any
vacancies if and when they so occur.
Proposed Amended By-Law(Additions

underlined)
There shall be a By-laws Revision
Committee, whose responsibility shall
be to study and review and make
recommendations
re.
deleting,
amending or adding By-laws in keeping
with the Act. The Committee shall
consist of 12 members with the
President as Chairman and consisting of
the Immediate Past President, a Past
President, a Vice President, a Council
member each, representing Fellows and
Members nominated from the relevant
Council Session and 6 other Corporate
Members (3 Fellows and 3 Members
who have not held posts of President,
President Elect or Vice President)
elected by the membership at the
Annual General Meeting. The quorum
shall be 5 members. The Council may fill
any vacancies if and when they to occur.

The Committee noted that as per the existing By Laws there are only two Council Members
in the BLR Committee specified by the By Laws i.e. the President and one Vice President.
The other may or may not be from within the Council.
In the proposed amendment a minimum of five of the twelve members of the BLR
Committee are from the Council. Further, the six members to be elected by the house
specifically exclude any who have held the posts of President, President Elect, Vice
President.
This makes the 12 member BLR committee to have as many as five Council Members in it
and exclude those who have held the Posts of President, President Elect and Vice
Presidents.
The Committee also noted that addressing issues of revisions of the By Laws requires in
depth knowledge of the By Laws by the members of the committee. In the amended by law
precludes inclusion of those that have a good knowledge of the By Laws and the workings
and practices of the Institution.
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If there are as many as five Council members out of twelve, is there much purpose in having
a separate BLR Committee? Why not leave the Council to handle the functions of the BLR
Committee. The proposed amendment restricts the liberty of the General meeting and the
Council to appoint a suitable BLR committee.
Please see the chart below showing the compositions of the existing and proposed
amended composition.
The proposer and seconder have not explained the rationale for the proposed amendment.
Existing
1
2
President ex
Officio
Past President**
Past President**
Vice President**
Fellow**
Fellow**
Council
Members only
C
Corporate
Member*
8 Corporate
Member*
9 Corporate
Member*
10 Corporate
Member*
11 Corporate
Member*
12 Corporate
Member*
** Elected by Council
*Elected by the AGM
no restriction on offices held
Proposed
President ex
Officio
Immediate Past
President **
Past President
**
Vice President
**
Fellow (in
Council)**
Member(in
Council)**
Fellow*
Council
Members only
C
C
C
C
C
Fellow*
Fellow*
Member*
Member*
Member*
** Elected by Council
*Elected by the AGM
restriction on offices held

Resolution 8
Proposer : Eng. W Tilak R De Silva (F-733)
Seconder : Eng.(Lt.Col) Dr. Chandana D Gamage (M-5744)
Amendments to Existing By-Law 48a.

The existing By-Law hinders competent Members to become Vice President of the
Institution. There are many competent Members who have served in the Council for longer
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sessions and have wide experience & knowledge in the industry and Council affairs.
Therefore, contesting for Vice President to be limited to approximately 8% of Corporate
Members does not serve the interests of the Corporate Members and the Institution. This
amendment is proposed to broaden the active participation of the competent Members at
the highest levels of the Institutions governing structure.
ByLaw
48 a
Existing By-Law (Deletions stricken off)

The Vice Presidents shall be elected by
the Corporate Membership from among
those who have held office as Vice
President for at least one full session at
the time of closing nominations for the
election OR from among the Class of
Fellows who have been on the Roll as
Fellows for more than five (05) years at
the time of closing nominations for the
election and served in Council at least
for two (02) sessions at the time of
closing nominations for the election OR
has served as a Chairman of a Sectional
Committee for 3 sessions of which at
least one session as a Fellow at the time
of closing nominations for the election.
They will hold office for one session
provided they have not held this office
for
five
consecutive
sessions
immediately
preceding
such
appointment.
Proposed Amended By-Law (Additions

underlined)
The Vice Presidents shall be elected by the
Corporate Membership from among those
who have held office as Vice President for
at least one full session at the time of
taking over office as Vice President OR
from among the Class of Fellows who have
been on the Roll as Fellows for more than
five (05) years at the time of taking over
office as Vice President and served in
Council at least for two (02) sessions at
the time of taking over office as Vice
President OR from among the Class of
Members who have been on the Roll as
Members for more than eight (08) years at
the time of taking over office as Vice
President and served in Council at least for
four(04) sessions at the time of taking
over office as Vice President OR has
served as a Chairman of a Sectional
Committee for 3 sessions of which at least
one session as a Fellow at the time of
taking over office as Vice President. They
will hold office for one session provided
they have not held this office for five
consecutive
sessions
immediately
preceding such appointment.

This resolution submitted by Eng. W Tilak R de Silva F-733 and Eng.(Lt. Col.) Dr C D Gamage
M-5744 has been dated 26 July 2016 and received by the CEO/ES IESL, on the 26 July 2016.
The closing date for receipt of resolutions was 25 July 2016.
Therefore, the Committee did not take this resolution for discussion.
Resolution 9
Proposer : Eng.(Lt.Col.) Dr. C D Gamage (M-5744)
Seconder : Eng. H Samantha (M-6312)
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Title
Resolution to re-assert the request of the Corporate Membership of IESL to implement
online electronic voting facility
Introduction
The membership of IESL have requested the provision of online electronic voting facility for
the election of the Council of IESL for the past several years and have enacted the necessary
changes to By-Laws to facilitate the same.
Online electronic voting facility will bring an important member service of IESL to be in par
with international professional organizations and will further ensure that one of the most
important rights a Corporate Member has is safeguarded in an effective manner by ensuring
the availability of a secure and easy means of voting.
Resolution
This House resolves that the election to the Council of the IESL in 2017 shall be conducted
using online e-voting as one of the methods available for the Corporate Members to cast
their vote.
Resolution 10
Proposer : Eng.(Lt.Col.) Dr. C D Gamage (M-5744)
Seconder : Eng. S A Samarakoon (M-5013)
Title
Resolution to strengthen the independence of the IESL as the signatory accreditation body
for Sri Lanka in Washington Accord Accreditation.
Introduction
Since 2014, Sri Lanka has been a signatory to the Washington Accord, which is an
international accreditation agreement for professional engineering academic degrees. The
accreditation agreements are between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its
signatory countries and IESL is the signatory accreditation body for Sri Lanka.
In this role of pre-eminent accreditation body for professional engineering academic
programs, it is essential to ensure the impartiality and objectivity of the IESL in its activities
connected to accreditation process.
The IESL College of Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. is a fully-owned subsidiary of the IESL that was
established in 2011 as an engineering education provider for the award of degree
equivalent qualifications.
Resolution
This house resolves that members of the Council of the IESL and / or its Standing
Committees for the session 2016/2017 shall not engage in paid assignments from the IESL
College of Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
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PROGRAMME
Inauguration of the
110th Annual Sessions
on
Friday October 14, 2016
at
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
8.30 am
Registration / Arrival of Invitees and Members
9.00 am
Arrival of the Special Guest
Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Region Development
9.10 am
Arrival of the Guest of Honour
Mr. Khoo Teng Chye, Executive Director, Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore
9.20 am
Arrival of the Chief Guest
Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
9.25 am
Introduction of the Past Presidents and the members of the Council to the Chief Guest, the Guest of
Honour and the Special Guest
9.30 am
Presidential Procession
9.40 am
Lighting of the Ceremonial Oil Lamp
9.45 am
National Anthem
9.50 am
Welcome and Presidential Address :
Eng. Wimalasena Gamage, President 2015/2016
10.00 am
Address by the Special Guest - Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka
10. 15 am
Address by the Guest of Honour - Mr. Khoo Teng Chye
10.40 am
Address by the Chief Guest - Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
10.55 am
Presentation of Awards and Certificates

Honorary Life Membership Certificates
Fellowship & International Professional Engineers Certificates
Award Winners
Medallion to Immediate Past President, Eng.(Dr.) S B Wijekoon
11.20 am
11.25 am
Address by the President - 2016/2017, Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda
11.45 am
Presentation of Mementoes to the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour and the Special Guest
11.50 am
Vote of Thanks:
Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. Niranjanie Ratnayake, President Elect 2016/2017
11.55 am
Refreshments
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110TH ANNUAL SESSIONSPROGRAMME

OCTOBER 7, 8 & 9
TECHNO 2016 Exhibition
at BMICH
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 14
Inauguration of 110th Annual Sessions
at 9.00 a.m.
at BMICH Colombo
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 15
FEISCA Regional Seminar
on
Sustainable Development in Water Sector to Ensure Potable Water and

Water for Food Security despite Climate Change Challenges and Solutions
at 9.00 a.m.
at Mihilaka Medura, BMICH - Colombo
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 16
Visit to
Broadlands Hydropower Project Site - Kitulgala

(Buses will leave IESL at 5.00 a.m.)
MONDAY- OCTOBER 17
to
TUESDAY OCTOBER 18
Presentation of Technical Papers
at Wimalasurendra Auditorium - IESL
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1
MONDAY - OCTOBER 17, 2016

MORNING SESSION - A
Civil Engineering Geo-Technical Engineering
9.00 9.20 a.m.
Feasibility Study of Shallow Foundation on Geocell Reinforced

Soil in Sri Lanka
By : Eng. C. Sanjei and Eng. (Dr.) L.I.N. De Silva
9.20 9.40 a.m.
Development of a Model to Analyse a Brick Chimney Structure

with a Lean Mixture
By : Eng. W.K.R. Peiris, Eng. W.P.R.D. Weerasinghe, Eng. H.S.
Kumarasinghe, Mr. E.A.N. Chandana and Mr. K.G. Nandana
Bandara
9.40 10.00 a.m.
Study on Properties of Locally available Clays to be used in Fast

and Bouncy Cricket Pitches
By : Eng. W.S.U. Perera, Eng. (Dr.) U.P. Nawagamuwa and
Mr. H.W.N. Wijerathna
10.00 10.20 a.m.
Study on Rainfall Induced Slope Failures

By: Ms. A.B.K.A. Lakmali, Eng. H.B.P. Raveendra and
Eng. (Dr.) N.H. Priyankara
10.20 10.40 a.m.
Carrying Capacity of Bored and Cast In-Situ Piles in Soil

Mediums Based on Field Measurements
By : Eng. (Prof.) H.S. Thilakasiri and Eng. R.M. Abeyasinghe
10.40 11.00 a.m.
Sri Lankans Built First Road Tunnel, under Passing a Live

Railway Track
By : Eng. (Dr.) G.V.I. Samaradivakara and Eng. W.A.A.W.
Bandara
Civil Engineering Structural Engineering

11.00 11.20 a.m.
Modified Ply Thickness for Classical Lamination Theory for Thin

Woven Fibre Composites
By: Mr. H.M.S.T. Herath and Eng. (Dr.) H.M.Y.C. Mallikarachchi
11.20 11.40 a.m.
Predicting Residual Fatigue Life with Finite Element Analysis

By: Mr. K. Ubamanyu and Eng. (Dr.) H.M.Y.C. Mallikarachchi
11.40 1200 noon
SSI Effects on Structural Response of Different Structural forms

(A Case Study)
By: Mr. A.P.S. Dias and Eng. (Dr.) C.S. Lewangamage
2
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12.00 12.20 p.m.
Applicability of the Sri Lankan National Annex to the Euro

Code1 on Wind Loading
By : Mr. P.H. Kandamby and Eng. (Dr.) C.S. Lewangamage
12.20 12.40 p.m.
Prediction of Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Bridges

By: Mr. W.A.A.C. Wickrama Arachchi and Eng. (Dr.) H.D. Yapa
12.40 1.00 p.m.
Work Norm for Cement Stabilized Rammed Earth Walls

By: Eng. G.W.T.C. Kandamby

AFTERNOON SESSION - A
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2.00 2.20 p.m.
Impact of Capacity Adequacy on the Reliability Level of the Sri

Lankan Generation System
By: Eng. A.W.M.R.B. Wijekoon
2.20 2.40 p.m.
Analysis of the Performance of Three Phase Induction Motor

under Supply Source Unbalance
By : Eng. S.P.M. Sudasinghe, Eng. (Dr.) (Ms.) J.V.U.P.
Jayatunga, Eng. (Dr.) D. Prasad Wadduwage and Prof. S.
Perera
2.40 3.00 p.m.
Power Transformer Pressboard Hotspot Simulation by

Microwave Oven Heating
By: Eng. W.M.S.C. Samarasinghe, Eng. (Miss.) J.N.N. Shereen,
Eng. (Dr.) J.R.S.S. Kumara and Eng. (Prof.) M.A.R.M. Fernando
3.00 3.20 p.m.
Fault Management Algorithm for Voltage Feeder Automation

In Electricity Distribution
By: Eng. D.M.D.K. Dissanayaka, Eng. (Dr.) K.T.M.U. Hemapala
and Eng. (Dr.) W.D.A.S. Rodrigo
3.20 3.40 p.m.
Capacitor Switching Transient Analysis on a Transmission Grid

Substation
By : Eng. (Dr.) K.T.M.U. Hemapala and Eng. D.L.P. Munasinghe
3.40 4.00 p.m.
Distribution System Fault Localization, Fault Restoration and

Network Reconfiguration using Multi Agent Based System By: Mr. A. Panagoda, Eng. (Dr.) K.T.M.U. Hemapala and
Dr. N. De Silva
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4.00 4.20 p.m.
Enhanced True RMS Voltage Recorder

By : Eng. (Ms.) J.P.D.S. Athuraliya, Ms. N.L. Rathnayake,
Eng. (Ms.) N.A.A.N. Dilrukshi, Eng. P. Mahadevan,
Mr. T.M.S. Dias, Mr. S.R.J.S. Bandara and
Mr. C.D. Panamaldeniya
4.20 4.40 p.m.
Colorimetric Sensor to Detect Fluoride Concentration of

Drinking Water Sources
By: Eng. (Ms.) S.A.D.A.N Dissanayake, Ms. H. Pasqual and
Eng. (Dr.) (Ms.) B.C.L. Athapattu

MORNING SESSION - B
Materials Engineering
9.00 9.20 a.m.
Failure Mechanisms of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced

Composites
By : Eng. J.R.I. Jayathilaka, Eng. D.D.P.D. Dehigaspitiya,
Ms. S.T. Pathirana and Dr. K.R.B. Herath
9.20 9.40 a.m.
Preparation of Nano Silver Based Anti-bacterial Coating for

Food Packaging Applications
By : Ms. D.P. Egodage , Mr. H.T.S. Jayalath,
Eng. A.M.P.B. Samarasekara and Dr. D.A.S. Amarasinghe
9.40 10.00 a.m.
Suitability of Fly Ash and its Derivatives as a Raw Material in

the Manufacture of Cement-Based Roofing Materials
By: Eng. (Ms.) G.L.M. Ariyadasa, Mr. N.T.H. Gunarathna,
Eng. (Dr.) S.U. Adikary and Eng. (Ms.) S.S.K. Muthurathne
Chemical and Process Engineering

10.00 10.20 a.m.
Reinforcement of Natural Rubber Latex Film using Silica Filler

Modified with a Commercially available Co-polymer Solution By : Ms. A.A.T.K. Ariyarathne, Dr. (Ms.) Chandani Somaratne,
Eng. (Dr.) Shantha Walpalage,
Dr. (Ms.) N.M.V. Kalyani Liyanage and
Prof. Laleen Karunanayake
10.20 10.40 a.m.
Thin Layer Drying Models for Drying of Black Pepper in

Spouted Bed Dryer with Internal Devices
By : Eng. (Ms.) G.K. Jayatunga, Ms. S.M.N.D. Martino and Eng.
(Prof.) B.M.W.P.K. Amarasinghe
4
197
10.40 11.00 a.m.
Evaluation of Use of Tea Waste Bio-Char (TBC) as Alternative

Filler for Natural Rubber (NR)
By: Eng. (Ms.) Harshani Iresha, Eng. (Dr.) (Ms.) Shantha M.
Egodage, Ms. Chathuri S. Weerakoon, Ms. Piyathi U.
Muthukumarana and Mr. Yasas R. Hewamallikage
11.00 11.20 a.m.
Process Simulation for Bio-Ethanol Dehydration by Azeotropic

Distillation and Extractive Distillation
By: Eng. H.H.M.P. Rathnayake and Mr. S.K.D.H.S. Dilshan
11.20 11.40 a.m.
Advances in Strategic Process Safety Management:

Development of Fire & Gas Detection Philosophies for
Offshore Oil & Gas Industry
By : Eng. (Dr.) P.D.C. Botheju, Eng. (Ms.) Dayani H.
Gunawardhana and Eng. (Dr.) Kumuduni Abeysinghe
Mining and Petroleum Engineering

11.40 12.00 p.m.
Optimizing a Mining Tunnel Design using Empirical and

Analytical Methods Combined Workflow
By: Eng. A.M.A.D.M. Senadhira
12.00 12.20 p.m.
Pore-Pressure and Fracture Pressure Gradient Prediction

Model for Few Exploration Blocks in Mannar and Cauvery
Basins, Sri Lanka
By: Eng. J.M.S.T.W. Jayasinghe, Eng. A.C. Kurukulasuriya,
Eng. W.M.T.U. Jayasinghe, Eng. (Ms.) M.A.D.M.G. Wickrama,
Eng. A.M.A.D.M. Senadhira and Prof. Nalin Ratnayake

AFTERNOON SESSION B
Mechanical Engineering
2.00 2.20 p.m.
Design and Development of an Intelligent Lighting System for

Operation Theatres
By: Mr. T.A.U. Roshan, Mr. L.M.N. Sachinthana,
Mr. P.M.N.K. Senarathna, Dr. Y.W.R. Amarasinghe,
Eng. W.P.D. Welgama and Mr. W.A.D.M. Jayathilake
2.20 2.40 p.m.
Performance Analysis of Pedestal and Table Fans

By: Mr. B. Anthujan, Mr. S. Srikandaraj, Mr. V. Vipulan,
Dr. C.P. Ranasinghe and Dr. A.G.T. Sugathapala
198
2.40 3.00 p.m.
Analysis of the Heat Column Formation in a 10 Storey Building

By : Mr. K. Prasath, Mr. S. Thavanees, Mr. A. Prakalathan,
Dr. M.A. Wijewardane and Dr. R.A.C.P. Ranasinghe
Acoustical Engineering
3.00 3.20 p.m.
Design Optimization of Power Generator Soundproofing

Enclosure using Genetic Algorithm Tool
By : Eng. (Ms.) Isanka Ehelepola and Dr. D.P. Chandima
Manufacturing Engineering
3.20 3.40 p.m.
Forecasting Accuracy of Learning Curves in Apparel Industry

By: Eng. (Ms.) T. Ranasinghe, Dr. C.D. Senanayake,
Dr. K. Perera and Dr. P. Gamage
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 18, 2016

MORNING SESSION A
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
9.00 9.20 a.m.
Performance of an UASB Reactor for Leachate Treatment

Under Ambient Temperature
By : Ms. H.A.M. Fonseka, Mr. P.J. Senewirathna and
Eng. (Dr.) W.M.K.R.T.W. Bandara
9.20 9.40 a.m.
Effect of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) to Sulfate (SO4-2)

Ratio on Sulfate Reduction in Anaerobic Digestion of Sulfate
Rich Wastewater
By: Eng. (Ms.) I.R. Samarathunga, Eng. (Dr.) P.G. Rathnasiri,
Mr. M.A.R Hansaka, Mr. U.G.Y.S. Kawinda and
Mr. R.Y.B Ananda
9.40 10.00 a.m.
Effect of Lipid Inhibition in Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment:

A Case Study using Desiccated Coconut Wastewater
By: Eng. B.K.T. Samarasiri, Mr. P.A.D. Mihiranga and
Eng. (Dr.) P.G. Rathnasiri
10.00 10.20 a.m.
Optimization of Landfill Final Cover with respect to Gas

Transport Properties
By : Eng. M.H. Samarakoon, Mr. E.B.S. Madushan,
Eng. (Dr.) N.H. Priyankara, Eng. (Dr.) A.M.N. Alagiyawanna
and Prof. K. Kawamoto
6
199
10.20 10.40 a.m.
Eco Friendly Energy and Biochar Producing Stove

By: Dr. K.M.M. Dassanayake, Ms. W.D.S. Fernando,
Ms. B.S.N. Perera and Dr. R.S. Dharmakeerthi
10.40 11.00 a.m.
Minimization of Sludge Production in Low-Strength

Wastewater Treatment using Hybrid System
By: Ms. R.M.S.M. Rathnayaka, Mr. H.D.D.B. Dayarathna and
Eng. (Dr.) W.M.K.R.T.W. Bandara
11.00 11.20 a.m.
Deriving Eco-Hydraulic Reference Conditions for Physical

Heterogeneity for Canals in Colombo
By : Eng. (Dr.) P.I.A. Gomes, Mr. G. Weerasinghe and
Mr. R.C.M. Paulnath
11.20 11.40 a.m.
De-Silting of Minor Irrigation Reservoirs: A Study on Major

Stakeholder Opinions
By : Eng. (Dr.) (Ms.) W.B.M. Thoradeniya and
Ms. W. M.Y.N. Sarasi Kumari
Transportation Engineering
11.40 12.00 noon
Assessing the Suitability of Providing Separate Openings for UTurns at Signalized Intersections
By: Eng. N.K. Jayasooriya, Eng. H.L.K. Perera and
Eng. (Prof.) J.M.S.J. Bandara
12.00 12.20 p.m.
Travel Demand Behaviour of Railway Passenger Transport

Across Western Province
By: Eng. (Dr.) Tissa U. Liyanage, Eng. Maheen Ranasinghe,
Ms. Krishani Perera and Mr. C.P.E.S. Gayashan Dalpethado
12.20 12.40 p.m.
Integrated Traffic Management Solution for Alleviation of

Traffic Congestion at Parliament Road
By: Eng. (Dr.) Tissa U. Liyanage, Ms. Krishani Perera and
Eng. Mahesh A. Prasad
12.40 1.00 p.m.
Evaluation of Level of Service for Two-Lane Roads in Sri Lanka

By: Mr. D.N.D. Jayaratne, Mr. P.W.P.R. Jayasinghe and
Eng. (Dr.) H.R. Pasindu
200
7
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 18, 2016

MORNING SESSION B
Communication, Control and Computer Engineering,
Signal Processing, Data Analysis
9.00 9.20 a.m.
Fuzzy Logic Digital Controller for Industrial Colour Sorting

Robot
By : Mr. A. Rajeevan, Eng. G.D.M. Pathmika and
Mr. D. Prabhath
9.20 9.40 a.m.
Transitioning to a Software Defined Data Center;

A Practical Approach
By : Eng. M.S.M. Musthalie
9.40 10.00 a.m.
The Role of Multiple Broadband Access Methods in Delivering

IoT Full Potential
By: Eng. U.K.A. Udunuwara and Eng. R.L. Weragama
10.00 10.20 a.m.
An Optimised Stimulus for Hearing Screening of Infants using

the Auditory Brainstem Response
By: Ms. W.N. Manamperi and Dr. A.C. De Silva
10.20 10.40 a.m.
A Novel Recommender Algorithm for Bipartite Networks

Employing Association Rules to Discover Characteristics
Intrinsic to the Content
By : Eng. (Dr.) A.J.M. Korale and Eng. N.S. Weeraman
10.40 11.00 a.m.
Trajectory Refinement using an Adaptive Filtering Method for

Event Detection and Classification
By: Ms. S.G.M.P. Senanayake, Ms. R.A.A. Rupasinghe,
Ms. D.A. Padmasiri, Dr. M.P.B. Ekanayake,
Eng. (Dr.) G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda and Dr. J.V. Wijayakulasooriya
11.00 11.20 a.m.
Emotion Identification
By: Ms. H. Sathananthan, Ms. V. Shanmugarajah, Mr. T.
Janathan, Eng. (Dr.) G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda, Dr. M.P.B.
Ekanayake and Dr. J. Wijayakulasooriya
Engineering Management
11.20 11.40 a.m.
The Colombo Port City, its Major Issues and the Road to
Successful Implementation
By : Ms. Dilini L. Thoradeniya and Eng. (Prof.) Malik Ranasinghe
201
8
11.40 12.00 noon
Analysis of Project Schedule Delay using Fuzzy Logic

Incorporated with Relative Importance Index Method:
A Case with Water Supply Projects
By : Eng. A.W.K. Ariff and Prof. L.H.P. Gunaratne
12.00 12.20 p.m.
Innovative Flood Protection Approach using Remote Sensing

And GIS Techniques
By : Eng. Meera Sahibu Mohamed Rizwan
12.20 12.40 p.m.
Distribution of Responsibilities and Applicability of Risk

Assessments in Construction Safety
By: Eng. W.A. Asanka and Eng. (Prof.) Malik Ranasinghe
12.40 01.00 p.m.
Investigation of Site Management Practices in Sri Lankan

Construction Industry
By : Mr. M.T.C. Premathilaka, Mr. T.W.C.S. Thalangama and
Eng. (Ms.) S.N. Malkanthi
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19
Presentation of Papers by Young Members
at 9.00 a.m.
at Wimalasurendra Auditorium - IESL
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22
Annual General Meeting
at 9.00 a.m.
at Sri Lanka Foundation Auditorium
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 28
Techno Awards Ceremony
at 7.00 p.m.
at Hotel Galadari
202
9
OFFICE BEARERS
PAST PAST
OFFICE
BEARERS
THE INSTITUTIONS OF ENGINERS, SRI LANKA
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
HONY. TREASURER
1906
1907
1908
F A Cooper, CMG,MICE
H T S Ward, MICE
P D Warren, CMG, FRGS
A Rothwell
A Rothwell
A Rothwell
R A Powell AMICE
R A Powell AMICE
R A Powell AMICE
1909
1910
C A Lovegrove, AMICE
R E Tickell, MICE
J A Balfour, AMICE
H T Creasy, CBE, MICE
R A Powell AMICE
R A Powell AMICE
1911
R Skelton, AMICE
H T Creasy, CBE, MICE
G N Loggin, CMG, MICE
1912
1913
1914
1915
1916
F A Cooper, CMG, MICE

J A Balfour, AMICE
A D Prouse, MICE
A D Prouse, MICE
T H Chapman, Lt.Col, OBE,
VD, MICE, MIWE
T H Chapman, Lt.Col, OBE,
VD, MICE, MIWE
A Woodeson, OBE, FRIBA, FSI

W J Price, AMICE
W J Price, AMICE
W J Price, AMICE
W J Price, AMICE
W J Price, AMICE
W J Price, AMICE
1918
1919
W C S Ingles, AMICE
W C S Ingles, AMICE

R G Bartholomew, AMICE
R G Bartholomew, AMICE
1920
1921
1922
H F Tomalin, MICE, FRIBA, FRGS

D McMillan, MICE
Harold T Creasy, OBE, MICE,
AMIMechE
M W Cole-Bowen, BA(Dublin),
BAI, MICE
J A Stracham, CMG, MICE,
MIStructE, MBIPS
J A Stracham, CMG, MICE,
MIStructE, MBIPS
N M Ingram

Col. T G Jayawardene, VD

C H Vince, PASI
C H Vince, PASI
C H Vince, PASI
C H Vince, PASI
C H Vince, PASI
1932
N M Ingram
W Brown, BSc(Edin), MICE
A H G Dawson
A H G Dawson
E W Head, OBE, MIMechE,
MILocoE
G W Dodds, MICE
A D Parham, FRIBA, FSI, MTPI
G K Thormhill, FSI, FRGS
1933
B G Meaden, MICE
W J Price, MICE
1934
W J Thornhill, OBE, MICE ,

ARTC(Glas)
G K Thornhill, OBE, FSI,
FRGS, FRAS, FRMetS
W J Price, MICE
W J Price, MICE
J S Kennedy, MC, MA,

BSc(Glas), MICE
W J Price, MICE
1917
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1935
1936
203
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
HONY. TREASURER
1937
1938
E G Eastman, OBE, FSI, FAI

H K de Kretser, MICE, MIM &
CYE, FRSANI

W J Price, MICE
W J Price, MICE
1939
H Wijenathan, BSc(Eng)Hons Lond
W J Price, MICE
1940
1941
1942
1943
T A Owles, OBE, MICE

W J Price, MICE
W J Price, MICE
Lieut.Col. C H Brazel, MC,
MIEE, MIMechE
Lieut.Col. C H Brazel, MC,
MIEE, MIMechE
D Lusk, ARCSc(Dublin), AMIEE
A D Parham,
A D Parham,
A D Parham,
A D Parham,
W J Price, MICE
T H Leader, AMICE
T H Leader, AMICE
T H Leader, AMICE
1944
1945
1946
Col. Stanley Fernando, OBE,

ED,CE, MIStructE
1947
Col. Stanley Fernando, OBE,

ED,CE, MIStructE
1948
FRIBA, FSI, MTPI

FRIBA, FSI, MTPI
FRIBA, FSI, MTPI
FRIBA, FSI, MTPI

H F Billimoria, MBE, BArch(Hons)

Lpool, FRIBA (Secretary)
Muhandiram J A L P Wijewardene,
+ ISO (Assistant Secretary)
- Do -
T H Leader, AMICE
H F Billlimoria, MBE, BArch
(Hons)Lpool, FRIBA
D A Peiris, AMIStructE
- Do -
- Do -
- Do -
T P de S Munasinghe, MICE
- Do -
C Rasiah, BSc(Lond), BA(Cantab),

AMICE
AMICE
AMICE
S G Taylor, CBE, BSc(Eng)

Lond, MICE
1949
C M Jennings, MICE, MIWE
1950
1951
1952
T N Wynne-Jones, OBE, FRIBA,

FRSanI, MIStructE
L W G Starbuck, Assoc.IEE
W A Guthrie, OBE, BSc(Eng)
Birmingham, FRSA, MICE
1953
- Do - Do -
T A Burns, BSc(Eng)
1954
S Rajanayagam,, OBE, BSc(Eng)

Lond, ACGI, AMIEE
- Do -

AMICE
1955
E C Wijeyesekera, MBE, BSc(Eng)

Lond, MICE, MinsT.
- Do -

AMICE
1956
R L Brohier, OBE, FRICS, FRGS
1957
E C Fernando, MBE, BSc(Eng) Lond,

AMICE, MIEE, AMIMechE
1958
B D Rampala, MBE, BSc(Lond)

AMIMechE, MILocoE, MinsT
1959
T P de S Munasinghe, MICE
204
S Rajanayagam, OBE, BSc(Eng)(Lond)

ACGI, AMIEE, (Secretary)
- Do-

AMICE


AMICE

AMICE

AMICE
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
1960
W T I Alagaratnam, OBE,
ACE(Madras), MICE, MIWE
1961
D W E Meegama, BSc(Eng)
Glasgow, MICE
1962
E C de Alwis, BSc(Eng)Lond,
MICE, AMIMechE
S Rajanayagam, OBE, {BSc(Eng) Lond,

ACGI, MIEE (Secretary)
A Ragunather, BSc(Eng)Lond,
AMIMechE, (Asst. Secretary)
(upto 11-7-1962)
A C Wickramasinghe, AMICE,
AMIPHE, (Asst. Secretary)

AMICE
1963
A E C de S Gunasekera, JP, MICE

AMICE
1964
H R Premaratne, BSc(Eng) Edin,

MICE
S Rajanayagam, OBE, BSc(Eng)Lond

S Rajanayagam, OBE, BSc(Eng)Lond
1965
E B Anketell, BSc(Eng) Glasgow,

MICE, FIPHE, MIWE, MRSH
A C Wickremasinghe, AMICE,
AMIPHE
1966
V C de Silva, BSc(Eng) Lond,

AMICE,

MICE, MIWE(Secretary)
A F Deane (Asst.Secretary &
(Asst. Treasurer)
CEng, FICE, MIWE
1967
S Arumugam, BSc(Lond),
BSc(Eng)Lond, MICE, MIWE

CEng, FICE, MIWE
AMIPHE
1968
Prof. R H Paul, BSc(Spl)

MA(Cantab), CEng, MIEE, FRSA
L C Williams, BE(Civil) Madras, MICE
AMIPHE
1969
Dr. A N S Kulasinghe, BSc(Eng)

Hons(Lond)CEng, FICE,
MIE(India), FIMechE

MICE, MIWE(Secretary)
A F Deane (Asst.Secretary &
(Asst. Treasurer)
CEng, FICE, MIWE
1970
A McNeil Wilson, CEng, MIMechE

CEng, FICE, MIWE
A C Wickremasinghe, CEng,
MICE, AMIPHE
1971
V N Rajaratnam, CEng, MICE
1972
Dr. S L de Silva, BSc(Lond),

PhD(Lond), Dip Chem.
Eng.(Manch)

CEng, FICE, MIWE
CEng, FICE, MIWE
MICE, AMIPHE
MICE, AMIPHE
1973
Prof. T Sivaprakasapillai
BSc(Lond), BSc(Eng), Lond, ACGI, CEng,
FICE
T W Mendis, CEng, FIEE, FIMechE

CEng, FICE, MIWE
MICE, AMIPHE

CEng, FICE, MIWE
MICE, AMIPHE
1974
S Rajanayagam, OBE,
BSc(Eng)(Lond),ACGI, AMIEE, Secretary)
S Rajanayagam, OBE,
BSc(Eng)(Lond),ACGI, AMIEE, Secretary)
HONY. TREASURER
AMICE

AMICE

AMICE
AMIPHE
A F Deane, Acting Honorary

Treasurer (From 6-1-69 to 30-6-69)
A C Wickremasinghe, CEng, MICE
AMIPHE( from 01.07.69)
205
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
HONY.TREASURER
EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY
1975
B R P Goonawardene CEng,
MIMechE, FIE(Sri Lanka)
H C D de Silva, BSc(Eng)Lond,
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka), MICE
J B Weeraratne, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), MICE
(upto 17-8-75)
S H C de Silva,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka),MICE,
DHE(Delft), BC(Tech)Lond,
from 18-8-75)
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
(from 1-5-75)
1976
M Chandrasena,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka)AMIWE, MIMechE,
FICE
H C D de Silva, BSc(Eng)Lond,
S H C de Silva,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka), MICE,
DHE(Delft), BC(Tech)Lond
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
L R L Perera, BSc(Eng), CEng,

FIE(Sri Lanka), MICE,
MIMechE, FIAgrE, (From 1012-76)
S H C de Silva,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1977
P H Perera, BSc(Eng)Lond,
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka), MICE,
MIStructE, (From 23.2.76)
J A S Johnpillai, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), FIEE, MBIM
1978
U N Gunasekera,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), MIStructE
L R L Perera, BSc(Eng), CEng,

MIMechE, FIAgrE,
S H C de Silva,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1979
Dr. K Poologasundaram,
BSc(Eng), DIC, PhD, CEng,
(upto 14.3.79)
A R P Wijeyesekera,
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
FIMechE, Officiating President
from 15.3.79
C T Pereira, BSc(Eng), CEng,

MIE(Sri Lanka), MIMechE
(upto 19-4-79)
D L Taldena, BSc(Eng), CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka), MEngSc(NSW)
(from 19-4-79)
W Premaratne, BSc, CEng,

FIE(Sri Lanka), FIMechE,
MIProdE
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1980
A R P Wijeyesekera, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), FIMechE
M R Prelis, BSc(Eng),
MS(Purdue USA), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), AIIE(USA),
MIMechE
G J P Gunawardane,
BSc(Eng), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), MICE
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1981
T Wijesinghe, BSc(Eng),
MEng(NSW), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), MICE (upto 28.11.80)
A Maheswaran,
Lanka), MICE
L J Weeraratne, BSc(Eng),
CEng, MICE, FIE(Sri Lanka),
(upto 30-1-81)
P A Subramaniam, BSc(Eng),
MSc, CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
MICE (from 30.01.81)
L R L Perera, BSc(Eng),
MIMechE, FIAgrE
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1982
Dr. S M A Perera,
BSc(Eng), DIC, PhD, CEng,
P A Subramaniam, BSc(Eng),
MSc, CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
MICE (upto (15.03.82)
A D S Gunawardana, BSc(Eng),
DIC, CEng, MIE(Sri Lanka)
(from 5-4-82)
S H C de Silva,
BSc(Eng)Lond, DHE(Delft),
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka), Assoc.
BC(Tech)Lond, MICE
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1983
L Sydney de Silva, BSc(Eng),

Dip.CE(CTC), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), FICE, FCIT,
FPWI(Eng)
A D S Gunawardena, BSc(Eng),
DIC, CEng, MIE(Sri Lanka)
M C Opatha, BSc(Eng),
CEng, MIE(Sri Lanka)
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
206
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
HONY. TREASURER
EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY
1984
L R L Perera
Lanka), MICE, MIMechE,
FIAgriE
R L de S Munasinghe, DipCE,
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka)
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1985
W Premaratne
BSc., CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka)
FIMechE, MIProdE, JPUM
H E G F de Silva, BSc(Eng),
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka), FIEE
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1986
Prof. K K Y W Perera
BScEng, MSc, PhD, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),FIEE(Lond),
MIEEE,
D L Taldena, BSc(Eng),
MEngSc, CEng, MIE(Sri
Lanka), MIEE
J P Senaratne,
BSc(Eng)Lond, CEng,
1987
D L O Mendis, BScEng,
MSc(Agri), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka),
MEngSc, CEng, MIE(Sri
Lanka), MIEE
A D S Gunawardena,
BSc(Eng), DIC, CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka)
J P Senaratne,
(upto 31-7-1987)
D D S Jayawardena, CEng,
(from 1-8-87)
1988
G J P Gunawardane, BSc(Eng),
DIC, MSc(Eng), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka)
E J Sunil Perera, BSc(Eng),

MEng, PGDip(Indust.Eng.),
S Panchacharavel, BSc(Eng),
1989
S M B Dolapihilla, FIMechE,
MIMarE, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka)

D B J Ranatunga, BSc(Eng),
MEngSc, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka)
1990
Prof.A Thurairaja, BSc(Eng),

PhD(Cantab), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), FICE, FNAS

D B J Ranatunga, BSc(Eng),
MEngSc, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka)
1991
D G Senadhipathy, BScEng,
CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),MIEE
Mrs. D G G Karunaratne,
MSc(Civil), MEng(Env.Eng.),
N Saravanapavananthan,
BSc(Eng)Hons(Lond),
FIE(Sri Lanka), FIWE
1992
Prof. D S Wijeyesekera
DEC(Eng), PhD(Edin), FIE(Sri
Lanka), FCIT(Lond),
FIET((Lond), MICE(Lond)
Ms. L P Batuwitage,
MSc(Ireland), MEng(SL), CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka)
L Tilakaratna, BScEngHons,
CEng, MIE(Sri Lanka),
MIMechE
1993
Prof. S Karunaratne
BScEng(Hons) Cey,
DipEE(Lond),
MScEng(Glasgow), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),FIEE(Lond)
N N Kamaladasa, BSc(Eng),
CEng, MIE(SL) (upto 7.1.1993)
MEngSc,CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
MIEE, (from 7.1.1993)
MIMechE
1994
Rear Admiral K R L Perera

VSV, BSc Eng, MSc, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), FIMechE,
FIMarE
L W Seneviratne, BSc Eng,

PG.Dip, MEng(Hydrol), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), MIAH, MICE
L Tilakaratne, BSc Eng Hons,

MIMechE
1995
Dr. Tudor Gunawardhana, BSc

Eng, MEngSc, PhD, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), FNASc
H D S de Alwis, BSc Eng,

Grad.Dip(Aust), MAppSc(Aust),
MIMechE
1996
Denzil Senanayake
BSc Eng(Cey), DIP
HE(Surrey), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka)

MIMechE
207
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
HONY.
TREASURER
EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY
1997
S H C de Silva, BSc Eng,

DHE(Delft), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), MICE, FIE(India)

K W Perera, BSc Eng, CEng,

MIE(Sri Lanka)
1998
A N P Wickremasuriya
BSc Eng, CEng(SL), FIE(Sri
Lanka), CEng(UK), FIMechE,

1999
D G D C Wijeratne
BSc Eng, MEng, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), FIEE
K L T S de Silva, BSc Eng,

MEng.Sc.(NSW), Dip.
Env.Law(ANU), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), MIE(Aust), MICE,
N Saravanapavananthan
BSc Eng, (Hons) (Lond),
FIWE, FIE(Sri Lanka)
(upto 4/9/98)
M C Opatha, BSc Eng, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), (From
4/9/98)
M Zubair
BSc Eng, Dip.EE, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), FIEE
2000
Ms. R L Haturusinha
BSc Eng, ME(WRD)Roorkee,
K L T S de Silva, BSc Eng,

MEng.Sc.(NSW), Dip.
Env.Law(ANU), CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), MIE(Aust), MICE,
M M P Perera
BSc Eng(Hons), CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka)
2001
(Gp.Capt) P Mervyn Gunasekera

BSc Eng, MSc(Const.Mgt),
MASCE, AIFE(UK), CCE,

CEng,MIE(Sri Lanka)
M M P Perera
MIE(Sri Lanka)
(upto 31-10-2001)
2002
B R O Fernando
GFH(Lond), DFH(Lond), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), FIEE,
FISMM(UK),
M Zubair,
BSc Eng, Dip.EE, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), FIEE
M M P Perera,
FIE(Sri Lanka)
Russel de Zilwa
BSc Eng, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), FIMechE(UK)
(from 1-11-2001)
2003
Prof. L L Ratnayake
BSc Eng(Hons), MSc(B'ham),
MCILT(Lond)
R J Gunawardana
BSc Eng, CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka)
M M P Perera
FIE(Sri Lanka)
Russel de Zilwa
Lanka), FIMechE(UK)
2004
Priyal De Silva
BSc Eng, MEng (Moratuwa),
FCILT(Lond), FPWI(England),
FIE(Aust), CPEng
S Panchacharavel
BSc Eng, CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
MICE
Madhawa Perera
BSc Eng, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),
Russel de Zilwa
Lanka), FIMechE(UK)
2005
L C R De Silva
BSc Eng, CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
MIMechE, SIRM
Tudor Munasinghe
Dip.Civ.Eng, PGDip(WRE),
MICE(UK), MIStructE(UK)
MCIWEM(UK), CEng, MIE(Sri
Lanka) (upto 4/3/2005)
Madhawa Perera
BSc Eng, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),
Russel de Zilwa
Lanka), FIMechE(UK)
Madhawa Perera
BSc Eng, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),
Russel de Zilwa
Lanka), FIMechE(UK)
Madhawa Perera
BSc Eng, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),
Russel de Zilwa
Lanka), FIMechE(UK)
(upto 28-01-2008)
2006
D B J Ranatunga
BSc Eng (Hons), MEng Sc,
MBA, CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka),
2007
D L Taldena
BSc Eng(Hons), MEngSc(NSW
Aust), IntPE, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka, MIET
208
M Zubair, BSc Eng, Dip.EE,

CEng, FIE(Sri Lanka), FIEE
(from 1/4/2005)
M Zubair
BSc Eng, Dip.EE, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), FIEE
Gratian A Peiris
BSc Eng, CEng, MIE(Sri Lanka)
YEAR
PRESIDENT
HONY. SECRETARY
HONY.
TREASURER
EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY
2008
R J Gunawardana
BSc Eng, MBA, CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka)
E A L Sarathchandra
BSc Eng, IntPE, CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka)
J Meegoda
BSc Eng(Hons), MBA(SJP),
PGDip(Norway), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), MIEE
Dhammika Welhenge
BSc Eng, CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka)
(from 01-01-2008 to
31-01-2009)
2009
D P Mallawaratchie
BScEng(Hons), MASc(Canada),
(upto 25-05-2009)
Dr. S A K Abayawardana
BScEng(Hons),Dip.ChemE.(UCL),
PhD(Lond), DIC, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka), IntPE(Sri Lanka),
FIChemE(Lond),
J Meegoda
FIE(Sri Lanka), MIEE
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
BSc Eng, CEng, MIE(Sri
Lanka), MIEE
(from 08-07-2009)
S A D A Subasinghe
MSc(Q&R)Eng, MIET,
MIMechE, CEng, FIE(Sri
Lanka) (upto 31/12/2009)
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
Lanka), MIET
H D S De Alwis,
BSc Eng, Grad.Dip(Canberra),
MApp Sc(Canberra), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka), IntPE(Sri
Lanka), MCIWEM(UK)
(President-Elect)
Officiated as President
(from 26/5/2009)
2010
Dr. H D S De Alwis
BSc Eng, Grad.Dip(Canberra),
MApp Sc(Canberra), DEng,
MCIWEM(UK)
(upto 20-08-2010)
M K Chandrasekera
Lanka), IntPE(Sri Lanka)
(from 01/01/2010)
Prof. A K W Jayawardane
BSc Eng(MRT), MSc(Lough),
PhD(Lough), CEng, FIE(Sri
(President-Elect)
Officiated as President
(from 21/08/2010)
2011
Prof. A K W Jayawardane
BSc Eng(MRT), MSc(Lough),
PhD(Lough), CEng, FIE(Sri
K D Abeysiriwardena
BSc Eng, PGDip(SE), CPEng,
MIE(Aust), CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka), MIET
J Meegoda
FIE(Sri Lanka), MIET
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
Lanka), MIET
2012
Dr. Ananda Ranasinghe

BSc Eng(Hons), PhD,
MTech(Const.Mgmt),
MEng(Struct Eng), CEng,
FIE(Sri Lanka),IntPE(Sri
Lanka), AIStructE, MICE,
Attorney-at-Law
P M P Wijeratne
BSc Eng, CEng,
MIE(Sri Lanka),
MIEP(Sri Lanka), CMTMI,
APGBC(SL), ACB
J Meegoda
FIE(Sri Lanka), MIET
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
Lanka), MIET
2013
Tilak De Silva, BSc Eng., MSc,

FBCS, FIET, FIE(Sri Lanka),
MIEEE, CEng, CITP
K S Mangala Silva, BSc

Eng(Hons), MEng(Structural),
MSSE(SL), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
P C C Perera, BSc
Eng(Hons), Dip(Com.Arb),
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
BSc Eng, MIET,
2014
W J L S Fernando,
BSc Eng.(Hons), MEng, MIET,
FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
P C C Perera, BSc Eng(Hons),

Dip(Com.Arb), MIE(Sri Lanka),
CEng
A P R De Silva, BSc
Eng(Hons), MEng(Const.
Mgt.), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
BSc Eng, MIET,
209
2015
Dr. S B Wijekoon, BSc Eng,

MEng, MBA, D.Tech, MICE,
FIPM(SL), FIE(Sri Lanka),
J A G R Jayalath,BSc Eng(Hons),
MEng, MEcon, PGDip(CM),
PGDip.(IT), FIHT(UK),
MIRC(India), MCILT,
A P R De Silva, BSc
Mgt.), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Ms. A Wimalasuriya
BSc Eng, MIET,
(upto December 31, 2015)
2016
Wimalasena Gamage, BSc Eng,

PGDip.Eng.Hy (Delft),
PGDM(OUSL), FIE(Sri Lanka),
CEng
J A G R Jayalath,BSc Eng(Hons),
MEng, MEcon, PGDip(CM),
PGDip.(IT), FIHT(UK),
MIRC(India), MCILT,
A P R De Silva, BSc
Mgt.), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng
Dr. L Jagath A Peiris

BSc Eng, MBA, DBA,
MIET (UK), MSOE(UK),
MIPlantE(UK), IntPE(Sri
Lanka), FIE(Sri Lanka),
CEng
210
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THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS,

ANNUAL SESSIONS 2016

To promote the acquisition and interchange of technical knowledge,

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS,

120/15, Wijerama Mawatha

Committees of the Session 2015/2016

Report of the President

Report of the Council for the Session 2015/2016

Reports of the Committees

- Women Engineers Forum 2016/2017

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on October 24, 2015

Resolutions proposed to be taken up at the

Programme of the Annual Sessions 2015/2016

Past Office Bearers of IESL

COUNCIL FOR THE SESSION 2015/2016

Eng. J A G R Jayalath, BSc Eng, MEng, MEcon, PGDip(CM), PGDip.(IT), FIHT(UK),

Eng. A P R De Silva, BSc Eng(Hons), MEng(Const. Mgt.), FIE(Sri Lanka), CEng

Chairmen, Sectional Committees

Eng. M D S Wijayabandara, BSc Eng(Hons), MIE(Sri Lanka), CEng, MIP(Germany)

Board of Management of the Benevolent Fund

By-Laws Revision Committee

Continuing Professional Development Committee

Finance & Procurement Committee

Library and Publication Committee

Eng. J A Granie R Jayalath

Professional Standards Management Committee

Professional Affairs Committee

Junior Inventor of the Year (JIY) Committee

Eng. Keerthi Sri Senanayake

University Liaison Committee

Women Engineers Forum

Eng. (Ms.) Mangala Wickramanayake

Eng. (Ms.) Kushmy Senaratne

Eng. (Ms.) M.M.N.Munawwara

Eng.(Ms) Lanka Hathurusinha

Building Services Engineering Sectional Committee

Chemical & Process Engineering Sectional Committee

Civil Engineering Sectional Committee

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Sectional Committee

IT & Communication Engineering Sectional Committee

Eng. Samudaya Nanayakkara

Mechanical Engineering Sectional Committee

IESL Kandurata Chapter

IESL Rajarata Chapter

Eng. A.M.C.T.K. Attanayake

IESL Ruhunu Chapter

IESL Uva Chapter

IESL Vadakkin Chapter

IESL Wayamba Chapter

Eng. Wimalasena Gamage

COUNCIL REPORT 2015/2016

The Benevolent Fund stood at Rs.6,994,762/86 as at 08/09/2016.

3. BY LAWS REVISION COMMITTEE

Eng. (Prof.) Mrs. N Ratnayake

4. ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF SRI LANKA (OPA)

5. PAST PRESIDENTS FORUM

Net change during

The four year engineering degree programmes conducted byKotelawalaDefence University

9. UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE

10. SECTIONAL COMMITTEES

11. PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS AND DISTRICT CENTRES

12. MEMORIAL LECTURES

The following memorial Lectures were conducted during the Session:

Ray Wijewardene Memorial Oration on the theme Shall We Nationalize Innovation by