Engineering Division
Providing the necessary facilities to the judicial system for the efficient and effective administration of justice is a primary responsibility assigned to this Ministry. To that end, the core role of the Engineering Division is the provision of new infrastructure, as well as the improvement and maintenance of existing facilities. Under this division, several important tasks, including the construction of new court complexes and buildings, the construction of official residences for judges, and repair and maintenance work, are carried out under its coordination and supervision.
a) Projects carried out by the Ministry are mainly implemented in several ways. Namely,
- Large-scale construction projects
- Construction projects carried out under provisions allocated for small-scale projects
- Repair projects carried out through provisions allocated under the rehabilitation expenditure head via budget estimates
- Construction projects carried out under provisions allocated via budget estimates under the three-year infrastructure development plan
- Construction projects carried out under the "Adhikarana Piyasa" project
b) The project summary for this year is as follows.
Under domestic funds
| Project | Revised Provisions for the year 2025 (Rs. Mn.) | Expenditure as of 2025.12.31 (Rs. Mn.) | Financial Progress % |
| Large-scale projects | 2,009 | 635 | 31.64% |
| Small-scale construction projects | 400 | 65 | 16.35% |
| Renovation projects | 1,500 | 586 | 39.12% |
| Head of Expenditure 228- Three-Year Plan | 390 | 166 | 42.56% |
| Head of Expenditure 110- Courts House (අධිකරණ පියස) Magistrate's Court Complex | 1,618 | 1,616 | 99% |
| Construction of the Ministry of Justice building | 973 | 703 | 72.30% |
| Total | 6,890 | 3,773 | 54.77% |
Under foreign funding
| Project | Revised Provisions for the year 2025 (Rs. Mn.) | Expenditure as of 2025.12.31 (Rs. Mn.) | Financial Progress % for the year 2025 | Notes |
| Superior Courts Complex Project | 260 | Expenditure has not been reported | Has not been reported | The project has been completed and handed over. |
| 30 (For payment of taxes) |
Projects completed from 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025
| Project | Estimated Amount (Rs. Mn.) including VAT | Expenditure in 2025 (Rs. Mn.) | Notes |
| Construction of Vakarai New Court Building | 72.00 | 16.27 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn. 56.9 |
| Construction of Vakarai New Court Building | 170.20 | 11 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn.177 |
| Construction of Puttalam Prefabricated Court Building | 238.86 | 41.52 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn. 226 |
| Construction of Sammanthurai Prefabricated Court Building | 69.10 | 6.20 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn.66.54 |
| Construction of Valaichchenai Prefabricated Court Building | 331.22 | 11 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn. 321 |
| Construction of Manampitiya Prefabricated Court Building | 75.84 | 15.65 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn. 55.89 |
| Construction of Kuchchaveli Prefabricated Court Building | 117.63 | 47.16 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn. 94 |
| Construction of Batticaloa Duplex Quarters for Judges | 36.78 | 12.90 | The total amount expended is Rs. Mn. 58.51 |
Construction of Vakarai New Court Building
Construction of Nikaweratiya Prefabricated Court Building
Construction of Puttalam Prefabricated Court Building
Construction of Sammanthurai Prefabricated Court Building
Construction of Valaichchenai Prefabricated Court Building
Construction of Manampitiya Prefabricated Court Building
Construction of Kuchchaveli Prefabricated Court Building
Construction of Batticaloa Duplex Quarters for Judges
Construction projects completed during the past 5-year period (2021-2025)
- Construction of Ratnapura Court Complex.
- Construction of Welimada Court Complex.
- Construction of Gampola Court Complex.
- Construction of Official Quarters for Gampola Court Judges.
- Construction of Teldeniya Court Complex.
- Construction of Walasmulla New Court Building.
- Construction of Kahatagasdigiliya Circuit Magistrate's Court.
- Construction of Medawachchiya Circuit Magistrate's Court.
- Construction of an Office Building for Narammala Circuit Magistrate's Court.
- Construction of Batticaloa Duplex Quarters.
- Construction of Kurunegala Duplex Quarters.
- Completion of the remaining works of the Technical Officer’s Office, Community Correction Office, and Police Officers' Rest Room at the Badulla Court Complex.
- Construction of Naula Magistrate’s Official Quarters.
- Construction of Chilaw District Magistrate's Court Building.
- Construction of the boundary wall of Valaichchenai District/Magistrate's Court.
Ongoing projects initiated before the year 2025
- Construction of Magistrate's Court Complex (New Scope) - Colombo 12.
- Comprehensive Renovation Project of the Supreme Court Complex of Sri Lanka.
- Construction of Galle Court Complex - Phase II.
- Construction of Matale Court Complex.
- Construction of Pugoda Court Complex.
- Construction of Kantale Court Complex.
- Completion of the remaining works of Embilipitiya Duplex Quarters.
- Completion of the remaining works of Panadura Duplex Quarters.
- Construction of the retaining wall, gate, and security guard room of Kuchchaveli Prefabricated Court.
- Completion of the remaining works of the Dambulla Court Building.
Projects initiated before 2025 and completed through cooperation of both parties amidst the challenging economic conditions of 2022-2023
| Project | Project Duration | Contract Amount - Including Tax (Rs. Mn.) | Cumulative Expenditure as of 31.12.2024 - Including Tax (Rs. Mn.) | Revised Allocation for the Year 2025 (Rs. Mn.) | Expenditure up to 31.12.2025 - Including Tax (Rs. Mn.) | Cumulative Financial Progress as of Completion Date % | Cumulative Physical Progress as of Completion Date % |
| Construction of Walapane Court Complex | 2022-2024 | 320 | 99.43 | 200 | 19.5 | 23% | 7.70% |
| Construction of Panadura Duplex Quarters | 2021-2023 | 34.56 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 52% | 60% |
| Construction of New Building for Helboda Court | 2020-2023 | 51.2 | 43.21 | 0 | 0 | 84% | 80% |
| Construction of Kalmunai Duplex Quarters | 2022 | 37.5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28% | 10% |
| Construction of Mutur Official Quarters | 2021-2022 | 16.8 | 0.58 | 0 | 0 | 3% | 0% |
| Construction of Chilaw Duplex Quarters | 2020-2024 | 31 | 19.21 | 10 | 0 | 62% | 62% |
| Construction of Maho District Magistrate's Court Building | 2022-2023 | 35.07 | 27.1 | 0 | 0 | 68% | 60% |
| Construction of Dambulla Court Building | 2021-2022 | 60.9 | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 20% |
| Construction of New Building for Warakapola District Magistrate's Court | 2022 | 80.61 | 1.09 | 0 | 0 | 1% | 1% |
| Construction of Kuliyapitiya Court Buildings | - | 71.3 | 0.89 | 0 | 0 | 1% | 1% |
| Construction of Kinnia Court Building | - | 95 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Construction of a Building for Dehiattakandiya District Court | 2022-2023 | 74.5 | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 27% | 8% |
| Construction of Nochchiyagama Office and Archives Building | - | 34.77 | 0.46 | 0 | 0 | 1% | 1% |
| Construction of Kalpitiya Court Building | - | 58.01 | 2.22 | 0 | 0 | 4% | 0% |
| Construction of Monaragala Court Buildings | 2022-2023 | 101.2 | 21.92 | 0 | 0 | 21% | 40% |
| Construction of Bakamuna Office and Archives Building | 2022 | 33.86 | 4.41 | 0 | 0 | 13% | 10% |
| Construction of Archives and Case Exhibits Room at Bandarawela District Court | 2021-2023 | 32.9 | 16.64 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 50% |
| Construction of Wellawaya New Court Building | 2021-2022 | 58.8 | 16.17 | 0 | 0 | 27% | 35% |
| Construction of Hingurakgoda District/Magistrate's Court Building | 2021-2022 | 104.4 | 17.57 | 0 | 0.43 | 17% | 10% |
| Construction of Chilaw Additional Magistrate's Court | - | 82 | 1.64 | 0 | 0 | 2% | 0% |
| Construction of Marawila Additional Magistrate's Court | - | 101.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3% | 0% |
| Construction of Kekirawa District/Magistrate's Court Building | 2022-2023 | 112 | 27.65 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 12% |
| Construction of Kalawana Circuit Magistrate's Court Building | 2022 | 34.66 | 8.33 | 0 | 0.19 | 25% | 20% |
| Total | - | 1,662.84 | 361.52 | 210 | 20.12 | - | - |
Future Plans
In light of the challenging economic environment that prevailed in the country during the years 2022-2023, several projects were suspended by mutual agreement in accordance with National Budget Circular No. 03/2022. Provisions have been allocated from the 2026 Budget to commence those projects identified as priority requirements. Accordingly, the following projects, which were previously suspended by mutual agreement, are currently being initiated this year:
- Construction of Walapane Court Complex
- Construction of New Building for Helboda Court
- Construction of Maho District Magistrate's Court Building
- Construction of Monaragala Court Buildings
- Construction of Kalawana Circuit Magistrate's Court Building
- Construction of Kalmunai Duplex Quarters
- Construction of Mutur Official Quarters
- Construction of Chilaw Duplex Quarters
- Construction of Kuliyapitiya Court Buildings
- Construction of Kinnia Court Building
- Construction of a Building for Dehiattakandiya District Court
- Construction of Nochchiyagama Office and Archives Building
- Construction of Kalpitiya Court Building
- Construction of Bakamuna Office and Archives Building
- Construction of Archives and Case Exhibits Room at Bandarawela District Court
- Construction of Wellawaya New Court Building
- Construction of Hingurakgoda District/Magistrate's Court Building
- Construction of Chilaw Additional Magistrate's Court
- Construction of Marawila Additional Magistrate's Court
- Construction of Kekirawa District/Magistrate's Court Building
Projects initiated as consultancy service projects were also temporarily halted during the design stages due to the aforementioned challenging economic conditions. Among these, budget estimates for 2026 have provided allocations to commence the Kaduwela New Court Complex Construction Project.
- Construction of a New Building for Matugama Court
- Construction of a New Building for Avissawella Court
- Construction of a New Building for Horana Court
- Construction of a New Building for Hatton District/Magistrate's Court
- Repairs to Nuwara Eliya District Judge's Official Quarters
- Construction of a New Building for Mount Lavinia Court
- Construction of a New Building for Kandy Court
- Construction of a New Building for Mawanella District/Magistrate's Court
- Construction of a New Building for Passara Court
- Construction of a New Building for Pelmadulla Court
- Construction of a New Building for Kegalle Court
- Construction of a New Building for Batticaloa Court
- Construction of a New Building for Attanagalla Court
- Construction of a New Building for Minuwangoda Court
- Construction of Trincomalee Court Complex
- Construction of Kalutara Court Complex
Furthermore, plans have been made to initiate several new projects for courts and judicial official quarters with urgent requirements, as listed below:
- Construction of the retaining wall at Morawaka Court
- Repairs to the roof of Negombo Court
- Repairs to Nuwara Eliya District Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Kegalle Court
- Repairs to the roof of Jaffna Court
- Repairs to Mannar Court
- Repairs to Homagama Court
- Repairs to Avissawella Court
- Repairs to Ratnapura Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Teldeniya Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Akkaraipattu Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Kurunegala Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Badulla District Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Gampaha District Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Avissawella District Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Kuliyapitiya Magistrate's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Mawatagoda Circuit Bungalow
- Repairs to Wariyapola Judge's Official Quarters
- Repairs to Manampitiya Court
- Repairs to Kalutara Magistrate's Court
Contact Details
| Name | Designation | Mobile | Office | |
| Eng.B.S.C. Munasingha | Director(Engineering)-Construction | 071-5341873 | 011-2331536 | |
| Eng.N.K Wickramarathna | Director(Engineering)-Maintenance | 077-7705330 | 0112322924 | |
| Eng.T.Sanjeewan | Engineer | 077-3478451 | 011-2445518 | |
| Eng.R.M.P.D Rathnayaka | Engineer | 071-2248664 | 0112478338 | |
| Eng.P.H.N Jayarathna | Engineer | 076-9273425 | 0112435208 |
Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara (Attorney-at-law)
Minister of Justice and National Integration
Ministry of Justice - Sri Lanka
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| Mrs. Jalashi Lokunarangoda Assistant Secretary (Legal - III) |
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Reforms Division
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| Ms. Krishanthi Meegahapola Additional Secretary |
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| Mrs. D.T.N.D Gammunage Director |
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| Mrs. M.W. Tahkshila T. Sugathapala Director |
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National Integration Division
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| Mrs. A.S.P. Weerasuriya Director (National Integration) |
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Accounts Division
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| Mrs.D.N.K. Hettiarachchi Chief Financial Officer |
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| Ms. A.S.M. Jayasingha Chief Accountant |
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| Ms. T.N. Gunawardana Chief Accountant |
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| Mrs. M. W. D. Malwaththa Director Procurement |
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| Mr. M.S. Kaluarachchi Accountant (Courts Administration) |
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Engineering Division
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| Eng. Mrs. B.S.C.K. Munasinghe Director Engineering |
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| Eng. Ms. N.K. Wickramarathna Engineer I |
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| Eng. Mr. T. Sanjeewan Engineer II |
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| Eng. Mr. R.M.P.D Rathnayaka Engineer III |
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Planning Division
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| Mr. C.N. Lokuhetti Director General act. |
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| Mr. S.M.U.S. Samarakoon Director |
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| Statistical Officer |
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Prison Affairs Division
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