Divisional Secretariat - Horowpothana

How to reach the Horowpothana Divisional Secretariat?

• From Horowpothana town, proceed about 350 meters along the Vavuniya Road, then take the Kapugollewa Road near Ruwanvali School. After traveling about 600 meters along this road, the Horowpothana Divisional Secretariat building is located on the left-hand side.

Inquiry regarding Grama Niladhari Division numbers

• This division consists of 38 Grama Niladhari Divisions. Click here for details  

Is the owner required to be present for business name registration ?

• For this purpose, the presence of the business owner is compulsory, and the National Identity Card should be produced.

What documents are required to be submitted in relation to the bank deposits and pledged articles of a deceased person?

• Death certificate of the deceased
• Documents proving the applicant’s relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate).
• Affidavits from other family members, if any, stating that they have no objection to the applicant receiving the money or items.
• National Identity Card.

Which documents are required to be submitted for changing the name on electricity bills?

• Proof verifying ownership of the premises for obtaining electricity
• Letter confirming ownership issued by the Housing Development Authority or Municipal Council
• National Identity Card

ගWhat is the procedure for pregnant mothers to obtain the Rs. 45,000 nutrition allowance?

• Before completing three months of pregnancy, you can obtain an application from the Child Development Officer at the Divisional Secretariat to which the maternal clinic you attended belongs, or from the officer implementing this program.
• After completing three months of pregnancy, the completed application must be submitted to the Child Development Officer at the Divisional Secretariat or to the officer implementing this program.

Who can obtain educational assistance?

• Children whose father has passed away or is suffering from an incurable disability are eligible to receive scholarships.

What is the procedure for registering a non-governmental organization (NGO)?

• An NGO is registered after one year of its establishment, following the submission of the required documents.

Can the Samurdhi benefit be newly obtained ?

• At present, no new beneficiaries are being selected. appeals will be received for future consideration*.

What are the eligibility requirements to receive the elderly allowance ?

• On the date of application, the person must be over 70 years of age
• If the household income is Rs. 6,000 or less per month

either the husband or the wife can apply for this allowance..

How can I obtain copies of a birth, marriage, or death certificate?

• If the number and date of the birth, marriage, or death certificate are known, the fee is Rs. 120,
• If the number and date of the birth, marriage, or death certificate are not known, the certificate can be obtained from the Divisional Secretariat by paying Rs. 250.
• If the birth, marriage, or death occurred within the country and is recorded in the data system, the relevant certificate can be obtained from the Horowpothana Divisional Secretariat.
• To obtain certificates online, please visit this webpage. https://online.ebmd.rgd.gov.lk/

How is a birth registered ?

• For the registration of a normal birth, the birth must be registered with the relevant divisional birth registrar within three months of the birth.
• For the registration of a birth after three months, meet the Additional District Registrar to provide the relevant information.

How can a birth certificate be amended?

• Bring the relevant documents and meet the Additional District Registrar.

How is the widow’s or orphan’s pension processed following the death of a civil retiree?

• First, obtain the retiree’s death certificate and discontinue the pension.
• If there is an outstanding amount, send a letter to the bank to claim it
• Then, inform the relevant person to bring the following documents.
  • Original copy of the retiree’s death certificate
  • Original copy of the widow’s birth certificate
  • Original copy of the marriage certificate
  • A photocopy of the widow’s bank passbook
  • A photocopy of the widow’s national identity card
  • A photocopy of the widow/orphan card or the widow/orphan number
  • A passport-sized color photograph certified by the Grama Niladhari
  • All photocopies of the above documents must be certified by the Grama Niladhari.
• Thereafter, after they have provided the relevant information, take the file and carry out the necessary procedures to process the widow’s or orphan’s pension.

Why has the pension of the retirees been discontinued?

• The pension is discontinued due to failure to submit the life certificate for the relevant year.
• After the retiree arrives, inform them to obtain the life certificate and have it certified by the Grama Niladhari before submitting it.
• Thereafter, update the pension after the life certificate has been submitted again.

Why is the pension not paid to the heirs after the widow’s death?

• According to the Widow/Orphan Pension Act, if a person entitled to the widow/orphan pension passes away, there are no legal provisions for paying any pension or outstanding amounts due to that person to their heirs.