The extradition of a Sri Lankan domestic accused of killing his employer in Milan in March this year awaits certain arrangements between Colombo and Rome as the authorities here are tied down to a treaty between Britain and Italy signed before Independence, senior officials said.

Additional Solicitor General C.R. de Silva said yesterday that a reciprocal extradition agreement with Italy covering certain criminal offences was necessary if an extradition was to be effected.

``There must be some amendment to the old agreement between Britain and Italy signed before Independence before we think of an extradition,'' he explained.

The foreign ministry has consulted the AG's department on this case following an extradition request from Rome. Dr. Rohan Perera, legal advisor to the foreign ministry said that additional documents from Rome were awaited. ``We are presently acting on the extradition treaty between the British and the Italians signed long before Independence,'' he said.

Rambukkanage Sugath Nishantha Perera of Veyangoda is wanted in Italy for allegedly murdering his employer, Dr. (Mrs.) Erika Lehrer in Milan. Italian police say the crime had been committed after liquor. (FRS)