History of the District Court Anamaduwa

1. Circuit Court Foundation

For many years, Anamaduwa functioned as a Circuit Court attached to the Puttalam District Magistrate’s Court. Judicial sittings were conducted periodically, and the people of Anamaduwa and the surrounding villages had to depend on the Puttalam court system for the administration of justice.

2. Establishment as Permanent Magistrate's Court (1 January 2016)

A significant milestone was reached on 1 January 2016, when the Anamaduwa Circuit Court was officially upgraded and established as a Permanent Magistrate’s Court. This change greatly improved access to justice for the local community by enabling regular court sittings and the continuous handling of civil and criminal matters within the area.

Following its establishment as a permanent Magistrate’s Court, the institution continued to expand its judicial and administrative functions. Systematic improvements were introduced to the court’s infrastructure, staffing, and operational capacity in order to meet the increasing needs of the public.

3. Elevation to District Magistrate’s Court (12 September 2025)

Another historic development occurred on 12 September 2025 (2025.09.12), when the Anamaduwa Court was further elevated and established as a District Magistrate’s Court. This marked a new chapter in the judicial history of Anamaduwa and recognized the growing importance of the area within the judicial structure of the Puttalam District.

4. Comprehensive Regional Judicial Administration

Throughout its development, the Anamaduwa Court has served as an important institution for the administration of justice, handling a wide range of criminal and civil matters arising within its territorial jurisdiction.

Today, the Anamaduwa District Magistrate’s Court stands as a significant judicial institution in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, providing accessible, efficient, and continuous judicial services to the people of Anamaduwa and the surrounding communities.