Registration Of Persons Act (No. 32 of 1968) - Sect 4
Powers and duties of officers
4. In the exercise, performance or discharge of the powers, duties or functions, conferred, imposed or assigned by or under this Act-
(a) the Commissioner shall be subject to the general or special directions of the Minister; and
(b) any Deputy Commissioner, any Assistant Commissioner, any Certifying Officer and any Registration Officer shall be subject to the general or special directions of the Commissioner.
Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts