What is a Divisional Secretariat?
The districts of Sri Lanka are divided into administrative sub-units known as divisional secretariats. These were originally based on the feudal counties, the korales and ratas. They were formerly known as ‘D.R.O. Divisions’ after the ‘Divisional Revenue Officer’.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Sri Lanka?
15 Divisional Secretary’s Divisions are governed by the District Secretariat Badulla.
What is the meaning of AGA division?
Later the D.R.O.s became ‘Assistant Government Agents’ and the Divisions were known as ‘A.G.A. Divisions’.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Kurunegala District?
30
Currently, the divisions are administered by a ‘Divisional Secretary’, and are known as a ‘D.S. Divisions’. There are 46 divisional secretariats divided in North Western Province, which are listed below, by district. There are 30 in Kurunegala District and 16 in Puttalam District.
What are the services of Divisional Secretariat?
The main services which are delivered by DS are Registration of persons and their life events, Pensions, Social benefits, Motor Vehicle registration, Motor vehicle driving licenses and renewal of motor vehicle revenue licenses, passports, and issuance of various permits.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Jaffna?
14
There are 32 divisional secretariats divided in Northern Province, which are listed below, by district. There are 14 in Jaffna District, 4 in Kilinochchi District, 5 in Mannar District, 5 in Mullaitivu District and 4 in Vavuniya District.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Colombo?
Divisions’. There are 40 divisional secretariats divided in Western Province, which are listed below, by district. There are 13 in Colombo District, 13 in Gampaha District and 14 in Kalutara District.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Colombo District?
13
Divisions’. There are 40 divisional secretariats divided in Western Province, which are listed below, by district. There are 13 in Colombo District, 13 in Gampaha District and 14 in Kalutara District.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Anuradhapura District?
23
There are 23 in Anuradhapura District and 7 in Polonnaruwa District.
How many Divisional Secretariat are there in Jaffna?
Jaffna District is divided into 15 Divisional Secretary’s Division (DS Divisions), each headed by a Divisional Secretary (previously known as an Assistant Government Agent).
How many divisional secretariats are there in Vavuniya?
4
There are 14 in Jaffna District, 4 in Kilinochchi District, 5 in Mannar District, 5 in Mullaitivu District and 4 in Vavuniya District.
How many divisional secretariats are there in Northern Province?
32 divisional secretariats
There are 32 divisional secretariats divided in Northern Province, which are listed below, by district.