Services Provided by the Department of Health
Environmental Protection Certificate
Reservation of Crematorium / Reservation of Public Cemetery for Burials
Providing Sewage Disposal Service
Garbage Disposal at Non-Residential Sites
Selling Compost Bins
Sale of Compost
Removal of tree branches, food garbage, and other garbage (in city area from premises only)
Environmental Protection Certificate
Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form.
- An outline of the route to where the industry or business is located.
- Details of the number of employees employed.
- Certified copy of business registration certificate. (Not required in case of license renewal) *Trade license obtained from local authority
- A copy of the deed of the land belonging to the place where the business is carried on. (Not required in case of license renewal)
- If the person carrying on the industry/business does not have ownership of the land then an agreement entered into with the owner or a certified copy of the letter expressing the consent of the owner of the land. (Not required in case of license renewal)
- A certified copy of the approved survey plan of the land. (Not required in case of license renewal)
- A certified copy of the approved building plan. (Not required in case of license renewal)
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 14 days
Applicable fee
- As follows;
| Investment Rs. (Maximum) | Inspection fee is Rs. ( maximum) |
|---|---|
| 250,000.00 or less | 3000.00 + VAT |
| 250,000 – 500,000 | 3750.00 + VAT |
| 500,000.00 – 1,000,000.00 | 5,000.00 + VAT |
| 1,000,000 more | 10,000.00 + VAT |
- Application form – Rs.100.00 + VAT
- License fee – Rs. 4500.00 + VAT
- Stamp duty – Rs. 450.00
Reservation of Crematorium / Reservation of Public Cemetery for Burials
Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form.
- A copy of the applicant’s National Identity Card (original copy required for verification).
- A copy of the deceased’s death certificate (original copy is required for verification. In case of death abroad, death certificate issued in that country – if not in English, with an English translation)
- Cremation / burial must be mentioned in the death certificate is must.
- Village Officer certificate for proof of residence in case of cremation in Negombo jurisdiction.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Minimum time taken to complete tasks:
- 15 minutes
Applicable fee:
- Cremation within jurisdiction – Rs.10,000.00
- Cremation outside jurisdiction – Rs.12,000.00
- For cremation abroad – Rs.20,000.00
- For Burial – Rs.2000.00
From cremation wood – Rs. 2000.00
Providing Sewage Disposal Service
Documents to be submitted;
Correctly completed application form
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Service Officer
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 15 minutes to separate the bowser and 02 days to complete the task. (as per waiting list)
Applicable fee:
- as follows;
| Nature of place | 2500L Gully tractor for one term in jurisdiction | 10000L Big gully tractor for a season in the jurisdiction | Tractors are available for one term in the jurisdiction 2500L | Big gully for one term in the jurisdiction 10000L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For a house | 3000.00 + VAT | 12500.00 + VAT | 9000.00 | 17000.00 |
| Business locations | 7500.00 + VAT | 20000.00 + VAT | 13000.00 | 22000.00 |
| Tourist hotels | 12500.00 + VAT | 20000.00 + VAT | 18500.00 | 22000.00 |
| Factories | 12500.00 + VAT | 20000.00 + VAT | 18500.00 | 22000.00 |
| Government agencies | 3000.00 + VAT | 15000.00 + VAT | 8500.00 | 15000.00 |
Owners must prepare a pit for service outside the jurisdiction. Or Rs. 3000/- will be charged for that. KM as transport charges. 1 will be charged Rs.350/- each.
Garbage Disposal at Non-Residential Sites
Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 03 Days
Applicable fee;
- Garbage Removal Fee – The fee varies depending on the business classification and amount of garbage as follows;
| Sub no | Business Classification | Amount of garbage (kg) on the day of garbage collection | Monthly Charge (Rs.) + VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tourist Hotels | 30 More 20 – 30 0 – 20 | 10000.00 7500.00 5000.00 |
| 02 | Public Lodges / SPAs | 10 More 5 – 10 0 – 5 | 2000.00 1000.00 500.00 |
| 03 | Restaurants | 30 More 15 – 30 5 – 15 0 – 5 | 6000.00 4000.00 2000.00 500.00 |
| 04 | Festival Halls | 15 More 5-15 0-5 | 3000.00 2000.00 1000.00 |
| 05 | Pastry Shops/Food Shops/Tea Shops | 30 More 15-30 5-15 3-5 | 6000.00 3000.00 1500.00 500.00 |
| 06 | Retail/Wholesale Stores | 30 More 15-30 5-15 3-5 | 6000.00 3000.00 1500.00 500.00 |
| 07 | Supermarkets (Island Wide) | 12000.00 | |
| 08 | Vegetable/Fruit/Flower/Meat/Fish Shops/Other Foodstuffs Shops | 30 More 15-30 5-15 3-5 | 3000.00 2000.00 1000.00 500.00 |
| 09 | Factories/Garment Industries | 30 More 10-30 0-10 | 6000.00 4000.00 2500.00 |
| 10 | Excluding Private Hospital (Luxury) Clinical Waste | 15000.00 | |
| 11 | Private Hospitals (General Nursing Homes) | 6000.00 | |
| 12 | Pharmacies/Medical Centers | 30 More 15-30 0-15 | 3000.00 2000.00 1000.00 |
| 13 | Super Food Markets (Island Wide) | 12000.00 | |
| 14 | Financial Institutions (Insurance Finance) | 20 More 10-20 0-10 | 3000.00 2000.00 1000.00 |
| 15 | Service Organizations | 20 More 10-20 0-10 | 3000.00 2000.00 1000.00 |
| 16 | Private Apartments Private Housing Schemes | 40 More 20-40 0-20 | 10000.00 7500.00 4000.00 |
| 17 | Other Trading Establishments, Ice Factories, Cloth Shops, Shoes and Other Trading Establishments | 30 More 20-30 10-20 5-10 3-5 | 6000.00 4000.00 2000.00 1000.00 500.00 |
| 18 | Banks (Commercial, Govt.) | 2000.00 | |
| 19 | Semi Government Schools / International Schools | 10000.00 | |
| 20 | Funeral Establishments (Excluding human waste) | 3000.00 | |
| 21 | Jewelry Stores | 1000.00 | |
| 22 | Salons /Tailors/Beauty Salons | 1000.00 | |
| 23 | Tuition Classes | 1000.00 |
Selling Compost Bins
Sale of compost bins (at concessional rates – only to residents of the jurisdiction)
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Documents to be submitted;
- Correctly completed application form.
- Village Officer Certificate or Assessment Certificate confirming residency.
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 30 minutes
Applicable fee:
- 4000.00 + VAT
Sale of Compost
Documents to be submitted;
- No
Direct contact officer and telephone no:
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers:
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Minimum time taken to complete the task:
- 15 minutes
Applicable fee:
- 5 kg – Rs.100.00 + VAT
- 20 kg – Rs.400.00 + VAT
- 50 kg – Rs.1000.00 + VAT
- 1 kg (Wholesale price) Rs.18.00 (for purchases above 500 kg) + VAT
Removal of tree branches, food garbage, and other garbage (in city area from premises only)
Documents to be submitted
- Duly completed application form
Direct contact officer and telephone no
- Receptionist – 031-2222275
Other officers and phone numbers
- Chief Public Health Inspector – 031-2222262
Minimum time taken to complete the task
- Only Fridays
Applicable fee
- Matter
- Tree branches 4000.00 + VAT
- Food garbage, and other garbage 5000.00 + VAT (excluding trees, soil, roots and cuttings)
- Dumping of garbage in Kochchikade (by private vehicle) 2500.00 + VAT