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Ensuring Justice and Protecting the Rights of the Public
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The District Court Galle is one of the principal civil courts in Sri Lanka, functioning under the judicial system to hear and determine a wide range of civil matters within its jurisdiction. The court is responsible for handling cases related to property disputes, contractual matters, monetary claims, inheritance, family-related issues, and other civil proceedings according to the laws of Sri Lanka. The District Court Galle is committed to delivering Justice efficiently, fairly, and impartially while maintaining public confidence in the judicial process. Through its dedicated judicial officers and administrative staff, the court continues to uphold the rule of law and provide accessible legal services to the public.

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Judges of the Court
Hon. K.U.T de Silva

Hon. K.U.T de Silva

District Judge

Hon. Wasana Nawarathna

Hon. Wasana Nawarathna

Additional District Judge

Hon. Buwaneka Rajakaruna

Hon. Buwaneka Rajakaruna

Additional District Judge

Hon. M.M.F. Minha

Hon. M.M.F. Minha

Additional District Judge

Hon. Priyantha Halyale

Hon. Priyantha Halyale

Additional District Judge

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General Notice

Court Vacation Notice - April 2026

Notice is hereby given regarding the court sitting arrangements and registry operating hours during the upcoming April vacation period. Emergency matters will be handled by the duty judge.

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Events

Ceremonial Sitting for District Court Judge - Galle

The District Court of Galle welcomed the judicial officers and members of the bar in a ceremonial sitting. Members of the official and unofficial bar were in attendance. The presiding judge emphasized the importance of expediting civil matters to facilitate access to justice.

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General Notice

Revised Filing Fees for Civil Cases

The schedule of fees for document filing has been revised. Please refer to the attached gazette notification for the updated fee structure.

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Legal Education

Workshop on Civil Procedure

A special workshop regarding civil procedure rules and best practices was conducted for junior lawyers and court officers. The sessions were led by senior legal practitioners and judicial officers.

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Case Types

  • 1. Child Adoption
  • 2. Curator / Guardianship
  • 3. Child Custody
  • 4. Claim Inquiries
  • 5. Certificate Matters / Document
  • 6. Debt Recovery Actions
  • 7. Matrimonial Actions
  • 8. Curatorship (Land)
  • 9. Land Acquisition
  • 10. Land Matters
  • 11. Removal of Caveat
  • 12. Lunacy Matters
  • 13. Mortgage Bond
  • 14. Hire purchase
  • 15. Money / Damage Recovery
  • 16. Money Summary
  • 17. Next Friend
  • 18. Partition
  • 19. Recovery of Lease Premises
  • 20. Trust
  • 21. Testamentary
  • 22. Small Claim Matters
  • 23. Finance Leasing Act
  • 24. Recovery of loans by Bank Act
  • 25. Rent and Ejectment
  • 26. Cancellation of deeds
  • 27. Cooperative Divorce Appeal
  • 28. Gallean Divorce Appeal
  • 29. Enforcement of foreign decrees
  • 30. Special matters

Related Laws

  • Consolidated Civil Procedure Code
    (Amendments: Act No.8 of 2017, No.29 of 2023, No.43 of 2024)
  • The Companies Act No.7 of 2007
  • Companies Winding Up Rules of 1939
    (Includes Forms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 19)
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