Divisional Secretariat - Seethawaka

The Hanwella Divisional Secretary area had been governed by the Homagama Divisional Revenue Officer from it established to 1972. Later the Homagama Revenue Division was separated.

Then, there were two revenue divisions; One called the Homagama Revenue Division and the other called Hanwella Revenue Division.
The administrative affairs of the Hanwella Revenue Division were concentrated to the old building situated near the old post office in Pahathgama town.
M. S. De Silva was the first Assistant Divisional Secretary. His tenure from 1972 to 1976. The office had been shifted to the new building in 1976 situated in tranquil area of Pahathgama suburb.

In accordance with the government decisions in those era the major changes had been occurred in Local and Administrative Systems in Sri Lanka. As the outcome of those changes Mr. D. S. Kalubowila was appointed as the first Divisional Secretary of the Hanwella Divisional Secretariat.

At the beginning, 38 Grama Niladhari Divisions were included to this office. Later it had been improved to 104 Grama Niladhari Divisions. At that time the tremendous issues were occurred to administrate this large area by one Divisional Secretariat. The Padukka Divisional Secretariat was established as the result of this issue and also it consisted of 36 Grama Niladhari divisions.Then the rest of Grama Niladhari Divisions were included to Hanwella Divisional Secretariat.

In 2008 March according to the suggestion of the House and Common Facilities Minister honorable Geethanjana Gunawardena, the new name of Seethawaka Divisional Secretariat was published by the amended gazette ( No 1565/17 dated 04 th September 2008 ) by the Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister honorable Karu Jayasooriya.

Role Performed at DS Office from 1991

15.  Mrs. K.S.Dilhani10 July 201710 Dec. 2024