Galle Heritage Foundation publish under Act No 7 of 1994. Galle Heritage Foundation objects are to promote the preservation, conservation, and development, of the Galle Fort together with its historic hinterland, as a historic city centre and as an are of archaeological interest. Now under the ministry of Ministry of Housing Construction and Cultural Affairs.
The administration, management and control of the affairs of the Foundation shall be vested in the board of management of the foundation.