"සංවර්ධනයේ විශ්වසනීය මෙහෙයුම්කරු"        "A reliable operator of development"    "வளர்ச்சியின் நம்பகமான செயல்பாட்டாளர்"

Divisional Secretary 
CamScanner 08 15 2024 09.25 1 සංස්කරණය 93123671053497 Name Mrs. D. Anoma Dissanayake
Service History
* Assistant Director - Employment Guidance Division, Ministry of Labour (2003-2005)

* Assistant Director - Rubber Development Department (2006-2012)

* Deputy Director - Rubber Development Department (2013-2016)

* Regional Secretary - Polgahawela (2017-July 2024)

* Regional Secretary - Yatiyanthota (From August 2024)

 Assistant Divisional Secretary

  2 MEDAM        

Name W.N.K.Weragala
Service History

* Assistant Secretary - Ministry of Lands (February 2022)

* Assistant Commissioner - Regional Office for Land Title Regularization - Ruwanwella

(August 2024 -Yatiyantota Divisional Secretariat)

 

 

Accountant (Acting)
 
 
 ACC Name Mr. W.M.C.K.P. Vijekoon  
Service History  *Adult Examiner -(2010-2019)

*National Audit Office

*Accountant -2019 - Up to now

*Sri Lanka Account Services

 
Deputy Director (Planning)
IMG 20210216 112323

Name Mrs. K.L.K.P. Kurulugama  
Service History  * Assistant Director (Planning) Yatiyantota Divisional  Secretariat  - (2019 - untill Now    )  
Administrative Officer
 b dumy Name Mr. G.K.P.S. Kumara  
Service History (2006.05.05 - Untill Now)  
Administrative Grama  Niladhari
 IMG 20260618 WA0025 Name Mr. P. W. L. Ranjith
 
  Service History

Divisional Secretariat Galigamuwa (Since 2019.09 to 2024.01) 

Divisional Secretariat Yatiyantota (2024.01 Untill Now)

 

The History of Yatiyantota Divisional Secretariat

The Yatiyantota Divisional Secretariat, located in the Kegalle District of Sri Lanka, evolved from an ancient administrative post in the Kingdom of Sitawaka into a modern local government institution.

Sitawaka Kingdom Era
16th Century

During the reign of King Rajasinha I of Sitawaka, the region was governed under local chieftains, notably controlled by the local leader Meedeniya Adigar (Adikaram). The region formed part of the historical divisions of Dehigampal Korale and Patha Bulathgama.

British Colonial Division
1944

Under British rule, administrative boundaries were restructured. The area comprising Dehigampal Korale and Patha Bulathgama was formally subdivided into 11 administrative divisions.

Post-Independence Administrative Expansion
Mid-to-Late 20th Century

The traditional Gammuladeni (village headman) positions were replaced by formal Grama Niladhari (GN) roles. The administrative body transitioned into a Divisional Revenue Office (DRO), expanding the original 11 divisions into 50 Grama Niladhari Divisions to handle growing local populations.

Establishment of Divisional Secretariat System
1992

Under national decentralization reforms, the administrative structure shifted from the traditional Kachcheri system. The Assistant Government Agent (AGA) role was redefined as the Divisional Secretary, officially converting the local sub-secretariat into the Yatiyantota Divisional Secretariat.

Modern Reorganization
2000

The administrative boundaries of the Yatiyantota Divisional Secretariat were re-demarcated into 32 Grama Niladhari Divisions to streamline local governance and public services.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our approved staff and the actual staff during the year 2016 as follows:

Designation Central Government Vacancies Provincial Councils vacancies
Approved Excisting Approved Excisting
Divisional Secretary 01 01 - - - -
Assistant Divisional Secretary 01 01 - - - -
Accountant 01 - 01  - - -
Deputy Director (Planning) 01 01 - - - -
Administrative Officer 01 01   - - -
Additional District Registrar 01 01 - - - -
Managment Assistant 22 20 2 - - -
Pension Officer 02 02 - - -  
Driver 02 02 - - - -
Office Assistant 05 05 - - - -
Information Technology & Communication Service 01 01 - - - -
Translater Service 01 - 01 - - -

{slider Field officers & GN Officers|closed}

Designation Central Government Vacancies Provincial Council Vacancies
Approved Existing Approved Existing
GN Officer 32 28 04 - - -
Development Officer  46 67 -21       
Social Service Officer  01 01 -   01 01
Rural Development Officers  01 01 - - 01 -
Child Rights Promotion Officer  01 01 - - - -
Science and Technology Officer  01 01 - - - -
Human Resources Development Assistant  01 01 - - - -
Early Childhood Development Assistant 01  01 - - - -
Cultural Officer  01 01 -   01 -
Social Development Assistant  -  -  - - - -
Buddhist Affairs Coordinator  02 02 - - - -
Counselling Assistant  01 01 - - - -
National Integration Promotion Assistant  01 01 - - - -

Plantation Community Facilitator

 02 02        
Development Field Assistant  01 01        
Women's Development Officer  01 01 - - - -
Sports Officer  01 01     - -
Colonial Officer 01 01 -   - -
Development Coordinator  01 01

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