Centre for Policy Alternatives on 28 July, 2014 Whilst the Local Government level is the third of the levels of governance systems in Sri Lanka, it is sometimes referred to by names such as ‘regional government’ or ‘locations specific’ government body. In any case this tier is comprised of three further sub divisions namely Municipal Councils, Pradeshiya Sabhas, and Urban Councils. The main […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 28 July, 2014 The Pradeshiya Sabha Act No 15 of 1987 is undoubtedly significant in being the only legal administrative tool governing Pradeshiya Sabhas in Sri Lanka. All subsequent amendments have been incorporated in to this act including the recently approved Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act, No. 21 of 2012, as covering the general and special requirements of […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 28 July, 2014 One of the special features identified through meetings with personnel from Pradeshiya Sabhas is the lack of knowledge on the legal background of the meeting procedures among members and officials of these Local Government Authorities. Particularly such knowledge that would help to increase the performance and effective service provision in these authorities. Following the conclusion […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 28 July, 2014 It was observed through a number of discussions and meetings of the project on Reconnecting Citizens in Local Authorities in the Northern Province that officers routinely encounter problems in the understanding and application of accounting procedures and processes and financial transaction in Pradeshiya Sabhas. Such financial matters may end up in court and result in […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 29 May, 2014 ‘Puravasi Sabhava’ publications in Sinhala and Tamil can be accessed here. Puravesi sabhava Tamil book (CPA) Puravesi sabhava – Leaflet (CPA) Puravesi sabhava Sinhala book (CPA)
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 10 February, 2014 Download Puravasi Kathikawakata Peravadanak (A Preface to a Citizens Discourse) here or read it online here.
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 11 June, 2013 11th June 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka: We are pleased to note that the two-volume publication, The Sri Lankan Republic at 40: Reflections on Constitutional History, Theory and Practice, edited by Asanga Welikala and published by CPA in December 2012, has been extremely well received by both Sri Lankan scholars and comparative constitutional lawyers. Reviews of […]