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Office Of Siridantamahapalaka: Template No.: T238 Template Title: Relic Movement Authorisation (Within Site / Between Sites)

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Template No.: T238 Template Title: Relic Movement Authorisation (Within Site / Between Sites)

 THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Template No.: T238

Template Title: Relic Movement Authorisation (Within Site / Between Sites)

Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster F – HGT Conflicts & Security (Cases 66–85)

Linked Templates / Policies: T227 (Chronology), T229 (Evidence Index), T231 (Actions Tracker), T232 (Risk Sheet), T234 (Key & Access), T236 (Security Incident), T237 (Emergency Plan), Confidentiality & Access Policy

Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______

Prepared by / Role: _______________________

Office / Unit: ____________________________

Country / Location: _______________________

Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive [ ]

Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only [ ]


A) Purpose and strict rule

Purpose: to approve and record any movement of relics or sacred containers.

Strict rule (tick):

  • No relic movement without written authorisation. [ ]

  • Do not share route, timing, or storage location with the public. [ ]

  • Use two-person rule for handling and witnessing. [ ]

Linked conflict Case ID (if any): ___________________________
Movement Ref No. (Office use): RM-__________


B) Movement request (what is planned)

B1) Movement type (tick one):

  • Within site (room to room) [ ]

  • Between sites (building to building / city to city) [ ]

B2) Planned date: //______
Planned start time: ______ Planned end time: ______

B3) From location (do not write too much detail if sensitive):
Site/building/area label: _____________________________________________

B4) To location (use approved label only):
Site/building/area label: _____________________________________________

B5) Reason for movement (tick):
Emergency safety [ ] Conservation work [ ] Security upgrade [ ] Religious ceremony [ ]
Scientific verification (approved) [ ] Storage change (approved) [ ] Other: ___________

Reason notes (2–4 lines):




C) Items to be moved (use inventory IDs, not public names)

(Attach a separate list if many items.)

Item No.Relic / container IDDescription (short, neutral)Current storage labelCondition before move (tick)Photo needed?Notes
1______________________________________Normal [ ] Concern [ ]Yes [ ] No [ ]______
2______________________________________Normal [ ] Concern [ ]Yes [ ] No [ ]______

Pre-move condition check done by authorised custodian? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Checked by (role): ____________________ Date/time: //____ ____


D) Risk check (must be completed)

D1) T232 Risk Sheet updated within last 7 days? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Current risk level: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ] Critical [ ]

D2) Key risks for this move (tick):
Crowd risk [ ] Theft risk [ ] Threat/harassment risk [ ] Media/rumour risk [ ]
Weather risk [ ] Vehicle risk [ ] Staff shortage [ ] Other: ___________

Risk notes (2–4 lines):



E) Handling and packing plan (simple, safe)

E1) Handling rules (tick):
Gloves used (if needed) [ ] Clean cloth/padding [ ] No unnecessary opening [ ]
Two-person handling [ ] Quiet area used [ ] No public viewing [ ]

E2) Container/packing method:
Original container [ ] Secondary protective box [ ] Sealed bag/label [ ] Other: ______
Label text format used (date/time + RM number + item ID) Yes [ ] No [ ]

E3) Photos taken (minimum needed, internal only): Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes, Evidence ID(s) (log in T229): _________________________________


F) Security and route control

F1) Movement escort team (roles only)

  • Relic Custodian Lead (role): ______________________________

  • Second witness (role): ____________________________________

  • Security escort (role): ___________________________________

  • Driver (if used) (role/code): ______________________________

F2) Route plan (tick):

  • Internal secure path planned [ ]

  • Public areas avoided [ ]

  • Time kept confidential [ ]

  • Backup route/plan exists (if between sites) [ ]

F3) Vehicle use (if between sites)
Vehicle type/ID label: __________________________
Vehicle checked before use? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Parking/loading area controlled? Yes [ ] No [ ]


G) Authorisation (must be signed before movement)

Approved by (tick all required):

  • Relic Custodian / Head Custodian [ ] Name/Role: __________________ Signature: ______ Date: //____

  • Security Lead [ ] Name/Role: _____________________________ Signature: ______ Date: //____

  • Unit Head / Director (or Board if high risk) [ ] Name/Role: __________ Signature: ______ Date: //____

Special note: If risk is High/Critical, Board approval required. Board approval attached? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Conditions of approval (1–3 lines):



H) Movement log (fill during the move)

Start time (actual): ______ Start date: //____
End time (actual): ________ End date: //____

H1) Departure checklist (tick)
Keys/access prepared (T234) [ ] Storage secured after removal [ ]
Items counted before departure [ ] Witness present [ ] Area CCTV noted (if used) [ ]

H2) Arrival checklist (tick)
Destination secure and ready [ ] Lock/keys available [ ]
Items counted on arrival [ ] Witness present [ ] Storage secured after placement [ ]

H3) Issues during movement
Any delay / unusual event / security concern? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes, describe (facts only, 3–6 lines):


Action taken: _________________________________________________________
Security incident form needed (T236)? Yes [ ] No [ ]


I) Post-move condition check (must be done)

Condition after move (tick): Normal [ ] Concern [ ] Damage suspected [ ]
Checked by (role): ____________________ Date/time: //____ ____

Short notes (2–4 lines):


If concern/damage suspected:

  • Inform Security Lead [ ]

  • Inform Unit Head/Board [ ]

  • Log evidence in T229 [ ]

  • Start T236 Security Incident [ ]

  • Start conservation action (if needed) [ ]


J) Records update (tick when completed)

Update T227 Chronology [ ] Update T231 Actions [ ] Update T234 Key log [ ]
Update inventory/register (local system) [ ] File this RM form in case folder [ ]
Confidentiality level confirmed (T246 if needed) [ ]


K) Sign-off (movement completed)

Custodian Lead (Name): __________________ Role: __________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Second witness (Name): __________________ Role: __________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Security escort (Name): _________________ Role: __________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____

Reviewed by Supervisor/Head (Name): ______________________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____