Southern Province - Matara District
Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat Office
Est. in 1991
Our Vision
"To lead the Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat Division towards excellence by providing efficient and effective services to the satisfaction of the clients"
Our Mission
"Improving the lives of the people through an efficient, sustainable and planned development process with service delivery, resource coordination and public participation, in accordance with state policies"
Administration
Current Leadership
Divisional Secretary
Ms. R.S. Dilhani Nadeeka
Asst. Divisional Secretary
Mr. S.G.Y. Aravinda
Historical Administrative Heads
Welipitiya Division (1991 – Present)
| No. | Officer Name & Designation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr. P.H. Ananda Asst. Government Agent / Asst. Divisional Secretary | 1991.08.15 | 1991.11.01 |
| 02 | Mr. E.M. Yasapala Asst. Government Agent / Asst. Divisional Secretary | 1991.11.01 | 1997.07.05 |
| 03 | Mr. D.M. Kumarasinghe Asst. Government Agent / Asst. Divisional Secretary | 1997.07.15 | 1998.05.04 |
| 04 | Mr. Wimal Rubasinghe Divisional Secretary | 1998.03.31 | 2003.05.26 |
| 05 | Mr. S.A. Piyasena Divisional Secretary | 2003.05.26 | 2005.02.05 |
| 06 | Ms. Nilmini Herath Divisional Secretary | 2005.02.05 | 2006.04.06 |
| 07 | Mr. W.A. Sarath Divisional Secretary | 2006.04.07 | 2006.06.11 |
| 08 | Ms. D.K.S. Jayalakshmi Divisional Secretary | 2006.06.12 | 2009.08.19 |
| 09 | Ms. M. Liyanaarachchi Divisional Secretary | 2009.08.20 | 2012.12.13 |
| 10 | Mr. K.P.G. Sumith Shantha Divisional Secretary | 2012.12.24 | 2015.10.22 |
| 11 | Ms. Nilmini Herath Divisional Secretary | 2015.10.26 | 2015.12.01 |
| 12 | Ms. T.P. Sooriyaarachchi Divisional Secretary | 2015.12.02 | 2024.01.02 |
| 13 | Ms. K.K. Thalpawila Divisional Secretary | 2024.01.12 | 2024.07.08 |
| 14 | Ms. R.S.D. Nadeeka Divisional Secretary | 2024.09.18 | Incumbent |
Institutional History
Our Journey
1991
Inception
The office was established on August 15, 1991, originally operating from Padili Kokmaduwa.
1994
Expansion at Hallala
Relocated to the permanent "Kurunduwatta" premises in Hallala to accommodate growing needs.
1998 - Present
Full Scale Secretariat
Formalized as a primary administrative hub for 38 GN divisions and 118 villages.
The Division
At a glance
38GN Divisions
118Villages
59,918Population
