12. Language of request

A request for the service of summons or other document or a request for the taking of evidence or the performance of any other judicial act shall be in one of the official languages of Sri Lanka or in the English language.

Any document accompanying such a request in a language other than English shall have a translation thercof in English, which shall be certified as correct, either by a diplomatic officer or consular agent or by a sworn translator or by any other person duly authorised in Sri Lanka or the specified country.