Administarion Branch
How can I reach the Puttalam Divisional Secretariat?
It is located in the center of Puttalam town, near the main road (Anuradhapura Road), in the same building as the Puttalam Police Station.
Are there Grama Niladhari Division Numbers in this division?
No. There are 22 Grama Niladhari Divisions, but they are not numbered.Is the business owner required to be present for business name registration?
Yes. The business owner must be present and should bring their National Identity Card.What documents are required to claim a deceased person’s bank money or pawned items?
- Death Certificate - Relationship proof documents (birth or marriage certificates) - Affidavits stating there are no objections - National Identity CardRegistrar Branch
How to obtain a copy of a Birth/Marriage/Death Certificate?
- If number and date are known – Rs. 120 - If number and date are not known – Rs. 240 - Applicable only for Puttalam District records
How to register a birth?
- Within 3 months – contact the Birth Registrar directly - After 3 months – contact the Additional District RegistrarSocial Services Branch
How can a pregnant mother get the Rs. 20,000 nutritional allowance?
Within the first 3 months of pregnancy, an application form should be obtained from the Women Development Officer or Project Officer at the Divisional Secretariat.
