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Technical Section

Naming roads and public places and establishing monuments

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About this Service

The Local Government is the general administrative authority for the purpose of ensuring the enjoyment, convenience, welfare and protection of all facilities of the people in the area.
Naming or changing the name of any road, path, alley, public park, playground, clock tower, bridge or bathhouse in the area with the approval of the Minister in charge of the subject is one of the functions of this function.
Similarly, the establishment of a monument on any land owned by a Local Government or belonging to a Local Government with the approval of the Minister in charge of the subject is also another function.
�Monument” includes any monument, tower, pillar or structure erected to commemorate any person living or deceased, but does not include any structure, tombstone or cross erected in a cemetery or burial ground.

Duration

Approved (No objections) - 77 days
Approved (Objections rejected) - 84 days
Rejected (Objections accepted) - 42 days

Fees

No fee is charged for this

Documents to be Submitted

The attached application form must be completed and submitted.

Qualifications / Eligibility

It should be any road, path, narrow path, any public park, playground, clock tower, bridge, or bathing well within the limits of the Local Government, owned by the Local Government or owned by a Local Government.
Similarly, a monument may be erected on any land owned by a Local Government or owned by a Local Government with the approval of the Minister in charge of the subject.

Instructions to Applicant

Not specified.

Legal Authority

Street Naming and Monuments (Control) Act, No. 4 of 1975
Section 198 of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act, No. 15 of 1987
Relevant amendments, circulars, by-laws, orders and instructions issued from time to time

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step	Procedure Description	Duration	Responsibility
1	Receiving the request or proposal.	The date the application form is submitted.	Front Desk Officer / Subject Officer
2	Registering the application form and forwarding it to the Technical Officer.	The date the application form is submitted.	Front Desk Officer / Subject Officer
3	Submitting a detailed report relevant to the request. (Including details such as road name, road number, currently used name, length, width, start point, end point, etc.)	07 days	Technical Officer / Work Superintendent
4	Forwarding to the General Council for approval to publish notices and call for objections.	The nearest General Council date.	Subject Officer / Secretary
5	Publishing notices and calling for objections.	14 days from the date approval is received.	Subject Officer / Secretary / Chairman
6	If there are no objections: Recording the absence of objections in the registry after 14 days from the date objections were called.	Within 07 days from the day after 14 days from the date objections were called.	Subject Officer / Secretary
7	If there are objections: Conducting an objection inquiry.	Within 14 days from the day after 14 days from the date objections were called.	Subject Officer / Community Development Officer / Secretary / Chairman
8	When objections are accepted: Rejecting the request, forwarding the decision to the General Council, and informing the applicant.	Within 07 days from the date of the decision.	Subject Officer / Secretary
9	When objections are not accepted: Forwarding the decision to the General Council.	The nearest General Council date.	Subject Officer / Secretary
10	When there are no objections OR when objections are not accepted: Forwarding for the approval of the Minister in charge.	Within 14 days.	Subject Officer / Secretary
11	Informing the applicant after receiving the approval of the Minister in charge.	Within 07 days from the date of receiving the approval of the Minister in charge.	Subject Officer / Secretary
12	Publishing in the Gazette after receiving the approval of the Minister in charge.	Within 14 days from the date of receiving the approval of the Minister in charge.	Subject Officer / Technical Officer / Secretary / Chairman
13	Preparing and installing a name board in all three languages.	Within 14 days.	Technical Officer / Secretary / Chairman

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Technical Section

Removal of Hazardous Trees

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About this Service

01. The duties of Local Government Authorities include ensuring the well-being, convenience, and welfare of the public. Under this mandate, the executive head of the local authority is legally empowered to remove any tree, or part of a tree, that poses a danger to others.
02. These powers should only be exercised after an inspection confirms that the applicant's request is genuine and accurate.
03. If a tree needs to be completely removed because it threatens life or property, it is mandatory to verify that the tree is not protected under the Felling of Trees (Control) Act No. 9 of 1956 before issuing the removal order.
04. Since such requests are sometimes driven by personal disputes (e.g., between landowners or families), the executive head must carefully investigate the facts. They must ensure these powers are exercised only if the tree poses a genuine hazard.

Duration

21 Days

Fees

Service Fee - Rs. 500.00
Inspection Fee - Rs. 500.00

Documents to be Submitted

The attached application form must be completed and submitted.

Qualifications / Eligibility

01. The hazardous tree must be located on property that does not belong to the applicant.
02. The hazard whether caused by a branch, the trunk, a falling fruit, or the entire tree must pose a danger to someone other than the owner of the tree.
03. The Pradeshiya Sabha will not accept requests regarding hazardous trees if the land on which the tree is located is jointly owned (including by the applicant), if there is an ongoing legal dispute over the property's ownership, or if the land is currently subject to court proceedings.
04. However, if there is an ongoing court case regarding the property, the involved parties must inform the court by filing a motion and obtain the court's permission to address the hazard.

Instructions to Applicant

01. Local Government Authorities are empowered to address hazardous trees under Section 107 of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987, Section 136(b) of the Urban Councils Ordinance (Chapter 255), or Section 127(e) of the Municipal Councils Ordinance (Chapter 252). Under these laws, it is the duty of the local authority to take the most effective action if a tree—or its branch, trunk, fruit, or any other part—causes damage to a building, endangers its residents, or poses a threat to the safety of people using public roads within its jurisdiction.
02. Even though local authorities have the legal power to order the removal of a hazardous tree, another law requires prior approval from the Divisional Secretary before felling certain protected tree species (such as Jackfruit, Satinwood, etc. Information about prohibited trees can be obtained from the Divisional Secretary). Please note that if the local authority concludes that a protected tree is hazardous, they must still inform the relevant Divisional Secretary and obtain their approval before taking action.
03. Please note that the Local Council will not intervene if a tree located on your own property poses a danger to your own house or its occupants.
04. Furthermore, if a hazardous tree is located on undivided land, if there is an ownership dispute regarding the tree, or if there is an ongoing legal dispute or court case regarding the property, the local authority will only issue a written conclusion verifying the hazardous nature of the tree. In such cases, you are kindly advised to take further action to resolve the matter through civil litigation, the Mediation Board, or police intervention.
05. You are kindly requested not to submit false complaints to the local authority claiming a tree is hazardous if the request is actually driven by a boundary dispute or other personal conflicts.
06. The application regarding a hazardous tree must be submitted to the local authority along with an inspection fee and the other aforementioned payments.
07. The local authority will issue a notice to the tree's owner or the property's occupant, instructing them on how to remove the hazard, only if the tree is genuinely found to be dangerous. Additionally, if the hazardous tree belongs to a protected species that is prohibited from being felled under the Felling of Trees (Control) Act, the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, or any other similar law, a copy of the notice will also be forwarded to the relevant Divisional Secretary. The applicant will also receive a copy of this notice, which they must then submit to the Grama Niladhari of the division to further notify the Divisional Secretary.

Legal Authority

01. Section 107 of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987.
02. Felling of Trees (Control) Act No. 9 of 1956.

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step	Procedure Description	Duration	Responsibility
1	Accepting the completed hazardous tree application form after collecting the fee.	Not Applicable	Front Desk Officer / Subject Officer and Cashier
2	Obtaining orders for further action regarding the application.	The date the application is received	Front Desk Officer / Subject Officer
3	Ordering to provide observations and recommendations.	The date the application is received	Chairman / Secretary
4	Submitting observations and recommendations regarding the request through the Technical Officer.	Within 07 days from the date the application is received	Technical Officer
5	Notifying the tree owner, occupant, or applicant according to the Technical Officer's recommendations.	The same day the recommendation is received	Chairman / Secretary / Subject Officer
6	Verifying that action has been taken in accordance with the order.	The date the time period granted by the order expires	Technical Officer / Chairman / Secretary
7	Executing the order through the local authority when the initial orders have been ignored.	Immediately upon receiving the written order	Chairman / Secretary / Authorized Officer
8	Calculating the cost incurred to complete the task and notifying the relevant person in writing to pay the amount.	The same day the relevant task is completed	Chairman / Secretary / Subject Officer
9	Filing a request to the Magistrate to recover the amount if the person fails to pay the relevant fee.	The day after the final deadline set for the payment	Chairman / Secretary

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