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Published: 02 March 2022
02 March 2022
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District Explosive Controller Unit

District Explosive Controller Unit

Vision


"To be a main part in the Socio-Economic development of the country"

Mission


"Providing required permission and authorities in an efficient and effective way to use explosive for non military purposes in Badulla District "


Duty List

Duties as assigned to subject officers

# Subject Officer Duties
01 R.D.S.K.Paliyakkara  Preparation of explosive permits and licenses, maintain files and registers related to explosive permits and licenses, Preparation of reports related to explosive subject 

Last Updated Date : 2022-08-10


   Contact Us

Telephone  :0552222536

Fax : 0552222536

   Head of the Branch/Unit

Eng

Mr.W.M.A.W.R.K.Weerasekara

Assistant Director (Explosive)

0552222536

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Our Services

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Subject related to explosives

Issuing explosives licenses for explosives requirements while carrying out commercial level mining activities.

Obtaining a Permit for Possession, Possession and Use of Explosives under the Explosives Act No. 21 of 1956 / Applying for Renewal of Permit

Issuing explosives licenses if there is a need for explosives in non-commercial mining.

Laying a foundation when digging a well in a land development & When licenses are issued for the use of explosives to remove barriers.

Issuing licenses for the use of explosives for various industries (non-excavation industries)

  • For Ayurvedic products
  • For the production of mosquito coils
  • For paint / paint products
  • For the manufacture of matches
  • For rubber related products
  • For the production of fireworks.
  • For commercial supply of fireworks.
  • For the production of elephant firecrackers.
  • To supply explosives.
    • Obtaining a Supplier's License under the Explosives Act No. 21 of 1956 / Applying for Renewal of a Supplier's License
  • For the manufacture of explosives.
    • Obtaining the Manufacturer's License under the Explosives Act No. 21 of 1956 / Applying for Renewal of the Manufacturer's License
  • For import of explosives licenses
    • Obtaining an Importer's License under the Explosives Act No. 21 of 1956 / Applying for Renewal of an Importer's License
  • For export of explosives licenses.

Firearms subject activities

  • Issuing gun licenses for crop protection
  • Issuing gun licenses for animal husbandry.
  • Issuance of cartridges for these licenses.
  • Recommending licenses for crop protection, animal husbandry and life protection.

Special Activities of the Explosives Branch

  • Participate in various test blasts and make necessary recommendations.  
  • Quality inspection of imported explosives
  • Industrial field inspections of these explosives. 
  • Conducting workshops to impart technical knowledge to the fire industry and mining industry.
  • Safe disposal of expired and unusable explosives

 

Downloads 

  • Application of Explosives Licence/Permits
  • Detailed report of rock blasting/excavation site
  • Request for quarrying / excavation work
  • Issuing suitability certificates for vehicles used to transport explosives
  • Application for Warden Permits
  • Application for registration as a Private Security Agency
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18 August 2026.