Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat

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Human Resources

Staff Cadre

as at Dec 31, 2025

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Office

22 Designations
Job Designation Central Government Provincial Council
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Field & Special Operations

27 Designations
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Our Leadership

Divisional Secretary

Mrs. R.S. Dilhani Nadeeka

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

Mr. S.G.Y. Aravinda

Full Name

Mr. S.G.Y. Aravinda

Academic Qualifications

  • B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
  • LLB (Hons) Reading

Professional History

  • Assistant Divisional Secretary, Habaraduwa
  • Assistant Divisional Secretary, Akuressa
  • Assistant Divisional Secretary, Weligama

Accountant

Mrs. P.W.H.E. Weerasinghe

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)

Mrs. L.L. Chandra

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)

Mr. H.M. Shantha

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

Mrs. Niluka S. Devasinghe

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

Our LeadershipSee full leadership information
Staff DirectorySee Branches & Staff
Organizational ChartSee organizational hierachy

Historical Administrative Heads

Welipitiya Division (1991 – Present)

No.Officer Name & DesignationFromTo
01Mr. P.H. Ananda
Asst. Government Agent / Asst. Divisional Secretary		1991.08.151991.11.01
02Mr. E.M. Yasapala
Asst. Government Agent / Asst. Divisional Secretary		1991.11.011997.07.05
03Mr. D.M. Kumarasinghe
Asst. Government Agent / Asst. Divisional Secretary		1997.07.151998.05.04
04Mr. Wimal Rubasinghe
Divisional Secretary		1998.03.312003.05.26
05Mr. S.A. Piyasena
Divisional Secretary		2003.05.262005.02.05
06Ms. Nilmini Herath
Divisional Secretary		2005.02.052006.04.06
07Mr. W.A. Sarath
Divisional Secretary		2006.04.072006.06.11
08Ms. D.K.S. Jayalakshmi
Divisional Secretary		2006.06.122009.08.19
09Ms. M. Liyanaarachchi
Divisional Secretary		2009.08.202012.12.13
10Mr. K.P.G. Sumith Shantha
Divisional Secretary		2012.12.242015.10.22
11Ms. Nilmini Herath
Divisional Secretary		2015.10.262015.12.01
12Ms. T.P. Sooriyaarachchi
Divisional Secretary		2015.12.022024.01.02
13Ms. K.K. Thalpawila
Divisional Secretary		2024.01.122024.07.08
14Ms. R.S.D. Nadeeka
Divisional Secretary		2024.09.18Incumbent
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

For detailed geographical and administrative data, visit the Divisional Profile.

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