Services provided by the Engineering Department
Documents to be submitted;
- Duly completed application form in Schedule 1 of Municipal Development Authority Planning and Development Orders 2021.
- 03 copies of the building plan certified by a qualified person (according to the nature of the construction, who is the relevant qualified person can be known from the council’s website or head office).
- A copy of the approved survey plan of the land on which the building is constructed (applicable only to urban development areas declared under the Municipal Development Authority Act).
- Certificates issued by the agencies mentioned in the application form depending on the construction nature of the building.
- In case the applicant is not the owner of the land, the consent letter of the land owner.
- A rough sketch drawn showing the surrounding location for easy access to the location of the land.
- Assessment report.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- City Architect / Subject Officer 031-2233190
- Planning Committee – Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Commissioner, Engineer, City Architect, Chief Health Inspector, Municipal Development Authority Planning Officer
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 14 days
Applicable fee:
- Application fee Rs. 300.00
- The advance fee (the fee according to the nature of development mentioned in schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Orders) will be charged according to the amount of VAT for commercial and residential. Maximum VAT 9000 as less.
Documents to be submitted;
- Application in Schedule 1 of Municipal Development Authority Planning and Development Orders 2021 duly completed paper.
- Survey plan relating to subdivision of land or amalgamation of land certified by a qualified person.
- Previous survey plans related to the survey plan.
- As per the nature of development mentioned in the application form
Certificates issued by institutions. - Land in case the applicant is not the owner of the land
Owner’s Letter of Intent. - In the land deed certified by a notary public
copy. - Surrounding location for easy access to the plot
A rough diagram drawn as shown. - The Assessment report.
Direct contact officer and telephone no;
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers;
- City Architect / Subject Officer – 031-2233190
- Planning Committee – Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Commissioner
Civil Engineer, Town Planner, Public Health Inspector
Planning Officer, Municipal Development Authority
Minimum time taken to complete the task
- 14 days
Applicable fee;
- Application Fee – Rs.300.00
- The advance fee is determined by a council decision.
Perches are charged by size, up to a maximum of 1 acre.
Documents to be submitted;
- Request letter.
- A copy of the approved development plan.
- A copy of the issued development permit.
- In case the applicant is not the owner of the land, the consent letter of the owner of the land.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- City Architect / Subject Officer – 031-2233190
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 14 days
Applicable fee:
- Application Fee – No
- The advance fee will be charged at Rs.2000.00 per year subject to a maximum of 2 years.
Documents to be submitted;
- The application received from the head office related to Form ‘ඇ’ in Schedule 1 of Urban Development Authority’s Planning and Development Orders/Regulations (2021).
- 03 copies of the building plan certified by a qualified person (depending on the nature of the request, the relevant qualified person can be found from the council’s website or from the regulations of the National Development Authority).
- A copy of the approved survey plan of the land on which the building is constructed.
- Certificates issued by the agencies mentioned in the application form depending on the construction nature of the building.
- In case the applicant is not the owner of the land, the consent of the land owner should be completed in the application form.
- A rough sketch drawn showing the surrounding location for easy access to the location of the land.
- Assessment report.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- City Engineer – 031-2233190
- Subject Officer – 031-2220053
- Planning Committee – Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Commissioner,
- Engineer, City Architect, Chief Health Inspector, Urban
- Development Authority Planning Officer
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 28 days
Applicable fee:
- Charge of advance charges and service charge depending on the square footage of the building.
Documents to be submitted;
- Written request
- A copy each of the issued development permit and approved plan
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- City Architect / Subject Officer – 031-2233190
- Planning Committee – Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Commissioner, Engineer, City Architect, Chief Inspector, Urban Development Authority Planning Officer
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
14 days
Applicable fee:
- Application Fee – No
- Prepaid charges vary depending on commercial and residential use. Charges will be based on square footage.
Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form.
- A copy of the survey plan relating to the land not less than 10 years old.
- Assessment report.
- If it is a survey plan during a period of 10-20 years, the surveyor should make notes that the boundaries are correct.
- A survey plan that is 20 years old should be re-measured and drawn.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031-2233190
- Subject Officer – 031-2220053
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 01 Hour
Applicable fee:
- Advance Fee – Rs. 2000.00 + VAT
Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form.
- A rough diagram showing the easiest way to approach the point on the road intended to be damaged.
- A copy of the letter issued by the institution providing the relevant service connection.
Assessment report
Residence if the owner is not the owner of the assessment report a Village Officer Certificate for verification.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031-2233190
- Subject Officer – 031-2220053
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 02 days
Applicable fee:
- Varies with the extent of damage.
Documents to be submitted;
- Request letter
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031-2233190
- Subject Officer – 031-2220053
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 3 days
Applicable fee:
- No fees are charged.
Documents to be submitted;
- Request letter
Direct Contact Officer & Phone Number:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other Officers and Phone Numbers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031-2233190
- Officer-in-Charge – 031-2220053
Minimum time required to complete the work:
- Dates for unauthorized constructions cannot be fixed due to public complaints.
- No applicable fees will be charged.
Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
- Water Bowser Driver
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031-2233190
- Subject Officer – 031-2220053
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 15 minutes to separate the bowser
Applicable fee:
- Fees vary by location and location.
Documents to be submitted;
- For fire certificate – 3 copies of building plans along with request letter
- For fire fighting – name of the establishment, owner’s name and address, materials of manufacture, details of what the building is used for.
- For Ambulance – Hospital, destination, condition of patient
- For Trade Licenses – Trade License Application
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031-2233190
- Chief Fire Officer – 031-3319768 / 031 – 2224063
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- Time will vary depending on the task.
Applicable fee:
- After the work is completed, the amount will be determined according to the respective square feet.
Documents to be submitted;
- Inform the organization through a phone call or a letter of demand.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Deputy Municipal Engineer – 031-2222275
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- Time will vary depending on the task.
Applicable fee:
- No fees are charged.
Documents to be submitted;
- Letter of demand from local residents or identified projects to be carried out by the concerned area
Telephone number of direct contact officer:
- Municipal Engineer – 031 – 2233190
Phone numbers of other officers:
- Municipal Engineer – 031 2233190
- Technical Officer – 031 2233190
- Officer-in-Charge – 031 2220053
Minimum time required to complete the work:
- Determined according to the estimated amount of the project. (03 – 06 – 09 months etc.)
Applicable fee:
- The amount is paid to the contractor who executes the respective project.