Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat
Internal Divisions
Inquiries & General
0412250238| Establishment Branch | |||
| Name | Designation | Telephone | |
| 1 | Mrs. S.M.P.S.Nishanthi | Chief Management Service Officer | 0705956610 |
| 2 | Mrs. B.V.R. Lakmali | Development Officer | 0773578630 |
| 3 | Mrs. H.B.S. Piyumika | Management Service Officer | 0715875523 |
| 4 | Mrs.E.M.C.D.Jayawardana | Management Service Officer | 0760370691 |
| 5 | Mrs. D.V.W. Awanthi | Development Officer | 0712544427 |
| 6 | Mr. C.J. Gamage | Management Service Officer | 0714925607 |
| 7 | Mrs. B.H. Chathuri Dinesika | Management Service Officer | 0714702109 |
| 8 | Mrs. K.B.W.C.S. Kumari | Development Officer | 0782732177 |
| 9 | Mrs. P.G.S.U. Madhuwanthi | Development Officer | 0703828748 |
| 10 | Mrs. T.A. Sandamali | Development Officer | 0707230946 |
| 11 | Mrs. Y.Y. Weeraman | Development Officer | 0765502666 |
| 12 | Mrs. E.G.A. Madhurangi | Management Service Officer | 0707329202 |
| 13 | Mrs. A.M.N.S. Athapaththu | Management Service Officer | 0716840372 |
| 14 | Mrs. L.W.S.P.P. Kumari | Management Service Officer | 0763003012 |
| 15 | Mrs. M.L.A.M.D. Jayasinghe | Management Service Officer | 0743243922 |
| 16 | Mr. M.S.M. Shazly | Development Officer | 0766187297 |
| 17 | Mrs. S.T.R.S. Amarasinghe | Management Service Officer | 0741034228 |
| 18 | Mrs. M.G. Tharangani Chandima | ICTA | 0764209897 |
| 19 | Mrs.M.P.A. Jayarathne | Development Officer | 0707403211 |
| 20 | Mr. M.A.G. Saminda | Development Officer | 0704677675 |
| 21 | Mrs. T.N. Galhenge | Development Officer | 0784785749 |
| 22 | Mr. M.W. Nalin | Development Officer | 0757043466 |
| 23 | Mrs. H.H.L. Ramyathilaka | Office Employer Service | 0783837529 |
| 24 | Mrs. S.N. Hiththetiya | Development Officer | 0717121106 |
| 25 | Mr. W. Upul | Driver | 0702606381 |
| 26 | Mr. W.M.N. Sampath | Driver | 0767169490 |
| Account Branch | |||
| Name | Designation | Telephone | |
| 1 | Mrs. G.A. Wickramasekara | Management Service Officer | 0707992007 |
| 2 | Mrs. S.G.D. Chandani | Pension Officer | 0714438185 |
| 3 | Ms. Iresha Priyadarshani Vithana | Management Service Officer | 0701752251 |
| 4 | Mrs. A.B.I. Damayanthi | Management Service Officer | 0702994407 |
| 5 | Mrs. G.K.H.H.D. Madhunimni | Development Officer | 0773215894 |
| 6 | Mrs. M.P.K. Nanayakkara | Development Officer | 0760921981 |
| 7 | Mrs. P.P.B. Gamage | Management Service Officer | 0719708485 |
| 8 | Mrs. W.D.G. Dheerasekara | Development Officer | 0706631068 |
| 9 | Mrs. W.L.I. Jeewanthi | Development Officer | 0711863640 |
| 10 | Mrs. H.G.N.S. Kumari | Development Officer | 0711068734 |
| 11 | Mrs. S.Liyanapathirana | Management Service Officer | 0717594758 |
| 12 | Mrs. G.W.M. Lakshani | Development Officer | 0763838120 |
| 13 | Mrs. S.N.W.M.S. Umanga | Development Officer | 0719133570 |
| 14 | Mrs. D.P.S.I. Muthukumarana | Development Officer | 0778771891 |
| 15 | Mrs. L.L. Thisari Lanka | Development Officer | 0781538903 |
| 16 | Mrs. D.R. Gamage | Development Officer | 0714285424 |
| 17 | Mrs. D.A.D. Tilanka | Development Officer | 0761243610 |
| 18 | Mr. H.G.C. Tharanga | Management Service Officer | 0773150917 |
| 19 | Mrs. W.H. Sujeewa Janakie | Management Service Officer | 0775782618 |
| 20 | Mr. D.N.R. Liyanage | Office Employer Service | 0741336523 |
| Development Branch | |||
| Name | Designation | Telephone | |
| 1 | Mrs. M.F. Mazhara | Management Service Officer | 0778816662 |
| 2 | Ms. B.K.P.Himali | Management Service Officer | 0718017630 |
| 3 | Mr. S.Malage | DA Planning | 0767081864 |
| 4 | Mrs. M.C. Ranawaka | Development cordinator | 0716428489 |
| 5 | Mrs.C. Weerakoon | Planning Imp. Asst. | 0776170518 |
| 6 | Mrs. K.A. Munasingha | Com.Emp. Officer | 0752685262 |
| 7 | Mrs. Ayona G.Alexander | Com.Emp. Officer | 0703632325 |
| 8 | Mr.L.N.K. Perera | Development Officer | 0716179366 |
| 9 | Mrs. D.H. Dilasha Thushari | Development Officer | 0711436185 |
| 10 | Mr. G.B.S.Dilan | Com.Emp. Officer | 0713513275 |
| 11 | Mr. R.W. Champika Thushara | Com.Emp. Officer | 0766249396 |
| 12 | Mrs.T.C. Abeykoon | Development Officer | 0717485339 |
| 13 | Mrs. N.K. Vinodahewa | Office Employer Service | 0779455241 |
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Human Resources
Staff Cadre
as at Dec 31, 2025
Optimal Status
Position Vacancy
Over-Strength Staff
Office
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Our Leadership
Divisional Secretary
Full Name
Mrs. R.S. Dilhani Nadeeka
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Ruhuna
- Master of Sociology, University of Kelaniya
Professional History
- Assistant Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Pitabeddara
- Assistant Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Athuraliya
Assistant Divisional Secretary
Full Name
Academic Qualifications
Professional History
Accountant
Full Name
Mrs. P.W.H.E. Weerasinghe
Academic Qualifications
- ACMA, CGMA
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Special Degree)
Professional History
- Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs
Assistant Director (Planning)
Full Name
Mrs. L.L. Chandra
Professional History
- Divisional Secretariat, Malimbada
- Southern Provincial Planning Secretariat
- Divisional Secretariat, Welipitiya
Assistant Director (Planning)
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Full Name
Mr. M.T. Binara DharmaPriya
Academic Qualifications
- B.Sc in Food Management & Technology Management
- M.Sc in Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Management
Professional History
- Assistant Director in Divisional Secretariat, Haputhale (2020 - 2020)
- Assistant Director in Divisional Secretariat, Nagoda (2020 - 2025)
- Assistant Director in District Secretariat, Galle (2025 - 2025)
- Assistant Director in Divisional Secretariat, Welipitiya (2025 to Present)
Administrative Officer
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Full Name
Mrs. Kavindhya S. Hewanandugala
Academic Qualifications
- High Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in External Pharmaceutical Science
Professional History
- Land Registry, Galle & Matara
- Agratian District Office, Matara
- Labour Office, Matara
- Divisional Secretariat, Weligama & Kotapola
Administrative Officer (Grama Niladhari)
Full Name
Mr. H.M. Shantha
Professional History
- Grama Niladhari Service since 1986 (Grade II & I)
- Administrative Officer (Grama Niladhari) at Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat (2018 to date)
Additional District Registrar
Full Name
Mrs. Niluka S. Devasinghe
Academic Qualifications
- B.Sc. Agri. (Sp.) (University of Ruhuna)
- LLB (Open University)
- Attorney-at-Law
- Sworn Translator (English - Sinhala)
Professional History
- Labour Department, Colombo
- Land Registry, Matara
- Divisional Secretariat, Matara
- Divisional Secretariat, Welipitiya
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
