The Sri Lanka Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries has announced that its members will refrain from participating in meetings held on Mondays — designated as Public Day — with effect from tomorrow (08).
The association stated that the decision was taken due to increasing inconvenience caused to both Divisional Secretariat operations and members of the public as a result of meetings organized by ministries, state institutions, and political authorities on Mondays, either physically or through online platforms.
Association President R. Senthil said the move was made after considering the responsibilities assigned to public officials on Public Day and the disruptions caused when officers are required to attend meetings instead of serving the public.
According to Public Administration Circular No. 27/2023, public officials are required to remain at their offices on Public Day to address issues and concerns raised by citizens, while official meetings are not expected to be scheduled on that day.
The association emphasized that prioritizing public services on Mondays is essential to ensure uninterrupted access to government services at Divisional Secretariats across the country.
Accordingly, members of the association will no longer attend meetings scheduled on Mondays from June 8 onwards, the statement added.
