Central Provincial Council Complex

The place has been built integrating many departments which were earlier situated in Kandy city. No parking available inside the premises. General public is to park there vehicles outside. Be careful when parking since coconut trees are there. Some of the security personnels are rude and indecent.

Though three successive European powers invaded Sri Lanka during the 16th to the 19th century, the Central Province maintained its independence until the early 19th century when the British finally managed to conqueror Kandy. The first provincial election of the central province was held on the 23rd June 1988 and the United National Party won the ruling power of the council. The first governor to the 1st council of the central province was hon. E. L. B. Hurulle (06. 06. 1988 – 31. 01. 1990). The first chief minister to the central province was Hon. W. P. B. Dissanayake ,the 1st chairman was Hon. D. B. Samarathunga and the 1st chief of the opposition party was Hon. Sarath Kongahage. Venue of the 1st Council Meeting was held on the 14th July 1988 at the Alwis Building, No. 11, Kande Veediya, Kandy. until the 22nd January, 1991 assembly of council meetings had been held at various halls and hotels. This day onwards the council meetings and all the services for the council members are done at the official assembly hall of the office of the council secretariat Pallekele, Kundasale. Hon. P. C. Imbulana became the governor after him and held the position until 02. 01. 1995. With the introduction of the Provincial Councils the laws & regulations effected are functioning mainly on the basis of following acts. 13th Amendment to the constitution Provincial Council Act no. 42 of 1987 Provincial Council Act no. 02 of 1988 on provincial elections Provincial Council Act no. 37 of 1988 on Salaries and Allowances The Chief Minister of Central Province, Sri Lanka is the elected head of local government at the provincial level, and is vested with most of the executive powers. The Chief Minister is chosen by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding a majority in the provincial council, and serves a six-year term with a provision of re-election. The Governor is the head of province, but his or her role is largely ceremonial.

Several ministries are available here

The Provincial Council system was established in Sri Lanka in the year 1988 under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Accordingly the functions of the Central Provincial Council commenced on 14th July 1988. The Central Provincial Council Authority Area consists of three Administrative Districts, namely, Kandy, Matale and Nuwaraeliya. There are 58 elected members in the Central Provincial Council, representing the major communities, Sinhala, Tamil and Muslims living in the Central Province.

Good place and good service