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How to reach the Malimbada Divisional Secretariat?

• Travel along the Matara-Colombo main road, turn left at the Matara Nupe junction, and proceed about 8 km on the Matara-Akuressa road. The Malimbada Divisional Secretariat is located on a small hilltop right opposite the Malimbada bus stop.

Must the owner be present for Business Name Registration?

• Yes, the presence of the business owner is compulsory for this process, and they must bring their National Identity Card (NIC).

What documents should be brought when dealing with bank deposits and pawned items of a deceased person?

• Original Death Certificate of the deceased
• Documents proving the applicant's relationship to the deceased (Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificate)
• If there are other family members, affidavits stating they have no objection to releasing the money or items to the applicant
• National Identity Card (NIC).

What documents are required to transfer the name on an electricity bill?

• Deeds proving ownership of the respective property/location to receive electricity
• A letter confirming ownership issued by the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) or the Municipal Council/Urban Council
• National Identity Card (NIC)

How to obtain the Rs. 20,000/= nutritional allowance for pregnant mothers?

• Before exceeding 3 months of pregnancy, you can obtain an application form from the Early Childhood Development Officer or the officer-in-charge of this program at the Divisional Secretariat belonging to the maternal clinic you attended.

Who is eligible to receive educational financial assistance?

• School-going children can receive educational scholarships if their father is deceased or suffering from an incurable disability.

How to register a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)?

• Non-Governmental Organizations that have completed more than one year since inception will be registered upon submission of the relevant documentation.

Is it possible to obtain Samurdhi benefits as a new recipient?

• New beneficiaries are not being selected at present; however, appeals are currently being accepted for future consideration.

What are the qualifications required to receive the elderly financial allowance?

• Must be over 70 years of age as of the date of application
• The monthly family income must be Rs. 3,000 or less

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

How to obtain copies of Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates?

• If the number and date of the Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate are known, a fee of Rs. 100 must be paid to the Divisional Secretariat,
• If the number and date are not known, a fee of Rs. 200 must be paid to the Divisional Secretariat to obtain the certificates.
• Birth and death certificates for events that occurred within the Matara District can be obtained through this office.

How to register a birth?

• To register a normal birth, you must meet the Registrar of Births and Deaths of the respective division within three months of the birth and register it.
• To register a birth after three months have elapsed, please meet the Additional District Registrar to obtain the relevant information.

How to make amendments to a Birth Certificate?

• Please meet the Additional District Registrar with all the relevant supporting documents.

How to set up a Widow's and Orphan's Pension (W&OP) after a civil pensioner passes away?

• First, obtain the death certificate of the pensioner and suspend the pension payments.
• If there are any overpayments, send letters to the bank to recall those funds.
• Afterwards, notify the respective individual to bring the following documents:
  • Original Death Certificate of the pensioner
  • Original Birth Certificate of the widow
  • Original Marriage Certificate
  • A photocopy of the widow's bank passbook
  • A photocopy of the widow's National Identity Card (NIC)
  • A photocopy of the W&OP card or the W&OP number
  • A passport-sized color photograph certified by the Grama Niladhari
  • All photocopies of the above documents must be certified by the Grama Niladhari.
• Once they submit the required information, process the file to establish the Widow's and Orphan's Pension.

Why has a pensioner's pension been stopped?

• The pension is stopped due to the non-submission of the Life Certificate for the respective year.
• Explain to the pensioner upon their arrival that they need to obtain a Life Certificate, get it certified by the Grama Niladhari, and return it.
• The pension will be updated once the Life Certificate is resubmitted.

Why isn't the pension paid to the heirs after the widow passes away?

• Explain that according to the Widow's and Orphan's Pension Act, once a person who was entitled to the W&OP funds passes away, there are no legal provisions to pay any remaining pension amounts or arrears to their heirs.