Establishments Division

The Head of the Department of the Establishments Division, which is treated as a separate Department under the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, is the director General. Establishments Division consists of seven units and Unit I, II, IV and VII out of them are under the supervision of Director of Establishments (I). In the meantime, Unit III, V and VI are supervised by the Director of Establishments (II). Each unit of the division is under an Assistant Director of Establishments.

Establishments Division provides assistance to the government for the formulation of policies regarding public servants and ensuring the proper maintenance of public service whilst making interpretations to the provisions of the Establishments Code and the provisions circulars issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Vision

"A qualitative public service through accurate"

Mission

"Proper implementation of administrative provisions and regulations paying special concern to the justice, uniformity and efficiency with a view to establish an efficient and motivated public service"

Objectives

Redesigning of public management policies focused clearly on development for the public service and its management
Establishment of a mechanism on public administration based on good governance policies of public service

Organization Structure

Director General of Establishments

Mr. H.A. Chandana Kumarasingha

Tel	:	+94 11 2688330 (Ext - 300)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role of the Director General of Establishment

Provision of services in respect of establishment activities to public officers, ministries of the government/department/ public institutions/ parties interested on public services and recognized trade unions.
Preparation of draft Cabinet Memorandums in relation to establishment activities fallen under the scope of Ministry of Public Administration, taking further actions on Cabinet decisions, making observations on Cabinet Memorandums.
Taking actions in collaboration with Public Service Commission, General Treasury, Department of Management Services, Department of the Attorney General, Parliamentary sub Committees and other Ministries in administrative activities.
Making observations regarding Establishments Code and relevant Public Administrations Circulars.
Making of policies relevant to public service.
Provision of guidelines to officers in policy making.
Making of policies at national level on establishment activities and defining.

Director of Establishments I

Mrs. K.M.K.K. Kulathunga

Tel	:	+94 11 2693374 (Ext - 302)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Making of policies relevant to public service under the supervision of the Director General of Establishments
Providing directions to the officers in policy making
Common administration in Establishments Division
Assisting Director General of Establishments in the management of division ensuring optimum cooperation of the staff
Supervision of the functions of Unit 1, 2, 4 and 7

Director of Establishments II

Mrs. H.M.T.P. Herath

Tel	:	+94 11 2682521 (Ext - 301)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Making of policies at national level on establishment activities and defining
Providing directions to the officers in the preparation of such policies
Assisting Director General of Establishments in the management of division ensuring optimum cooperation of the staff
Supervision of the functions of Unit, 3,5 and 6

Assistant Director of Establishments (Unit I)

Miss. S.A. Nilwakka

Tel	:	+94 11 2662340 (Ext - 284)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Administrative matters of the Establishments Division
Preparation of observations for Cabinet Memorandums that do not fall under specific units
Research, training and development activities
Coordination with Trade Unions
Coordination of the revision process of the Establishments Code
Matters related to closed-down departments
Conducting surveys and collecting data on public service
Conducting the Productivity Development Program
Inquiries related to the Right to Information Act

Assistant Director of Establishments (Unit II)

Miss. P.M.J.W. Fernando

Tel	:	+94 11 2693886 (Ext - 305)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Policies on recruitment /promotions in public service
Making recommendations for schemes of recruitment/ schemes of promotion /revised schemes of recruitment /schemes of recruitment in technological service and scientific service
Inquiries regarding scheduling of posts as pensionable posts
Implementation of the official languages policy
Activities related to recognizing certificates as equivalent qualifications

Assistant Director of Establishments (Unit III)

Mr.P.A. Wickramarathne

Tel	:	+94 11 2692159 (Ext - 307)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

General conduct and disciplinary matters of public officers
Maintaining the black list
Maintaining the list of disciplinary inquiry officers
Policy on engagement of public officers in services outside the public service
Issues on sending on retirement
Issues on vacation of post and resignation
Issues on extending the service period
Language allowances
Political rights
Labour Disputes (political victimization)
Matters related to releasing officers for trade union activities

Assistant Director of Establishments (Unit IV)

Mrs. A.K.D.E. Gunasena

Tel	:	+94 11 2696478 (Ext - 309)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Drafting, revision and interpretation of service minutes
Matters related to the assisting staff of the Hon. Cabinet Ministers
Matters related to Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries who are not in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service
Policies on the confirmation of casual / substitute employees in service and related issues
Re-employment of retired officers
Matters related to grades of trained laboures (Report of the Session V)

Assistant Director of Establishments (Unit V)

Mr. H.R. Goonetilleke

Tel	:	+94 11 2673330 (Ext - 311)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Formulation of policies on salary
Common revisions on salaries
Preparation of salary structures
Issues on salary anomalies
Cost of living allowance/ special allowance / interim allowance
Allowances for acting in the posts and performing duties
Efficiency bars
Appointments/ promotions/ antedating
Determining the seniority
Issues on under-employed graduates

Deputy Director of Establishment (Unit VI)

Mrs. L.D.S.Y. Jayasekara

Tel	:	+94 11 2699399 (Ext - 315)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Leave
Policies on travel expenses and official vehicles
Railway season tickets/ railway warrants
Agrahara insurance policy
Loan schemes for public officers
Requests on confirmation in service/ probation period and related issues
Duty hours/ official and mobile phones
Agreements and bonds
Policies on medical boards
Government quarters
Releasing public officers
Transfer policies

Assistant Director of Establishments (Unit VII)

Mrs. S.D. Jayaweera

Tel	:	+94 11 2697233 (Ext - 317)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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Role

Matters related to allowances paid to public officers for rendering additional services to the government
Matters related to compensation on accidents as per Public Administration Circular No.22/93
Policies on overtime allowance
Policies on holiday pay and policies on uniforms
Policies on miscellaneous payments

Compensation Claims for Accident

Administrative Officer of Establishments

Vacant

Tel	:	+94 11 2693316 (Ext - 303)
Fax	:	+94 11 2692158
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