History of the District Court Batticaloa

The History of the District Court Batticaloa

Establishment: The Thambuththegama Magistrate's Court was officially established on January 1, 2008, to serve the legal and judicial needs of the Thambuththegama area in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka.

Recent Developments: Civil proceedings in this court, which was established as a District and Magistrate’s court according to the gazette notification dated 12-09-2025, officially commenced on 16-01-2026.

Batticaloa Court Room

Jurisdiction and Scope

  • Legal Framework: It handles civil, local criminal cases, inquiries, and judicial orders under the country's legal framework.
  • Territorial Extent: Serves the legal and judicial requirements of the Thambuththegama area in the Anuradhapura District.

Key Establishment Dates

  • January 1, 2008: Officially established as the Thambuththegama Magistrate's Court.
  • September 12, 2025: Gazette notification officially establishing it as a District and Magistrate’s court.
  • January 16, 2026: Commencement of civil proceedings.