Divisional Secretariat - Meegahakivula

Pirith Pinkama

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District Secretariate Office - Badulla
Department of Motor Trafic Badulla
Department of Land Registrar
Munucipal Council Badulla
Zonal Office Meegahakiula

RIGHT TO INFORMATION

Information Officer :

Mr. D.M.Sudath Dissanayake

Chief Management Assistant

+94 55 2245738

What is Right to Information?

With the establishment of republic states, a concept which denotes that the ownership of the state lies with people was evolved. State and the public institutions are maintained by the tax monies of people. Thus, the fundamental principle being established is that the people have the right to know information of which the functions of the state are accomplished using public funds. In order to effectively safeguard the said right to information to be effectively protected, there are three core prerequisites to be concerned with.

I. Access to information

Access to information denotes that the ability of people to receive information with no hindrance. It means the free availability of information and also diverse range of means of receiving information are operated within the society. Particularly, what is most significant is that the ensuring a state of affairs that enshrines no censorship or restriction on media and having freedom of access to information without any undue influence.

II. Responsibility of state institutions to publish information

State institutions should be embedded with a responsibility to establish an enabling ambiance for people to have access to information which are significant for them. Further, it will also be the obligation of the state to guarantee that the information are available for people in a simple and an understandable manner.

III. Responsibility to release information

Responsibility to release information signifies the obligation of releasing information affiliated to different personnel upon a due request. Subject to exceptions such as state secrets, people should have the right to demand information from state institutions. Releasing private information and information related to accomplishments being done using the public tax funds is a responsibility of public officials. It is a right of the people to receive such information without any delay and with complete accuracy.

Right to Information : ACT

If you know the number and date of birth or marriage or death certificate itr will be cost 100 Rs.,
f you do not know the number and date of birth or marriage or death certificate you can get the certificate by paying Rs. 200 to the Divisional Secretariat.
Relevant certificates can be obtained from the Meegahakiwula Divisional Secretariat only if the birth, marriage or death occurred in Badulla District.

How to register birth?

How to revise the birth certificate?

Pensions Division

How to make Widows 'and Orphans' Pension after the death of the Civil Pensioner?

First stop the pension by getting the death certificate of the pensioner.
If you have more money, send letters to the bank to get it.
Then inform the concerned person to bring the following documents.
- Original death certificate of pensioner
- Original Birth Certificate of the widow
- Original of the marriage certificate
- A photocopy of the widow's bank book
- A photocopy of the ID of the widow
- A photocopy of the Widows '& Orphans' Card or Widows '& Orphans' Card
- A passport size color photograph certified by the Grama Niladhari
- All the photocopies of the above documents should be certified by the Grama Niladhari.
Once they have provided the relevant information, take the file and take necessary action to prepare the widows '& orphans' pension.