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Our Vision
To be the premier service provider of Gampaha District by 2035.Our Mission
Fulfill the needs of the people of Jaela division to satisfy in an efficient and productive manner, conforming with the policies of the government and principles of good governance.About Ja-Ela
Ja-Ela is a suburb of Colombo, located approximately 20 km (12 mi) north of the Colombo city centre. Ja-Ela lies on the A3 road which overlaps with the Colombo – Katunayake Expressway at the Ja-Ela Junction.
The etymology of the name is uncertain, and there are several yet arguable interpretations of the name. Howbeit, based on verified historical shreds of evidence, the etymology of the place, Ja Ela is based on both Malay & Sinhala languages. "Ja" and "Javan" are referential terms used by the Sinhalese, Moors & Tamils to address the Malays/ Javanese or those of Indonesian descent and the term "Ela" is derived from Sinhala language meaning stream/ lake/ canal.[1]
The economy in Ja-Ela consists of commercial enterprises, office and industrial employment.
Names of the Divisional Secretaries who performed their service
| Name | From | To |
| Mr. P.M Patabandige | 1990 | 1992 |
| Mr S.M.A.L Gunathilaka | 1993 | 1998 |
| Mr. N.A.A Pushpakumara | 1998 | 2001 |
| Mr. M.C.L Fernando | 2001 | 2005 |
| Mr. W.A.W Pramapriya | 2005 | 2010 |
| Mr. W.N.A.P.B Wanninayaka | 2010 | 2013 |
| Mrs Nimali Silva | 2013 | 2014 |
| Mr E M S B Jayasundara | 2015 | 2019 |
| Mr P A A S Weerasekara | 2019 | 2025 |
Our approved staff and the actual staff ්ි as at 2022.04.30 is as follows:
| Position | Approved | Currently Availale | Acting Officers | Vacancies | Excess Carder | Other |
| Divisional Secretary | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| Assistant Divisional Secretary | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| Accountant | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | |
| Assistant Director - Planning | 01 | 02 | - | - | 01 | *Additional Director (Planning) & Assistant Director Planning |
| Administrative Officer | 01 | 01 | - | - | ||
| Administrative Grama Niladhari | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| Development Coordinator | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | This position is filled by a Development officer |
| Development Officer (Office) | 23 | 21 | - | 02 | - | |
| Development Officer (Field) | 57 | 55 | - | 02 | - | - |
| Technical Officer | 02 | 01 | - | 01 | - | - |
| Management Service Officer | 33 | 26 | - | 07 | - | - |
| Grama Niladhari | 57 | 48 | - | 09 | - | - |
| Information Technology Officer | 01 | - | - | 01 | - | - |
| Technical Assistant | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| Driver | 02 | 01 | - | 01 | - | - |
| KKS | 07 | 06 | - | 01 | - | - |
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Colombo Divisional Secretariat
Colmbo,
Sri Lanka.
+94 332 222 235
info[at]colombo.ds.gov.lk