Council Statistics
52
Initial Members
4
Years & 10 Months
3
Political Parties
13
New Appointments
Key Dates
Provincial Council Election
April 28, 1988
Oaths of Council Members
May 9, 1988
First Council Meeting
May 12, 1988
Council Dissolution
March 16, 1993
Leadership
Governors
Hon. D.B. Wijethunga
April 30, 1988 - December 31, 1988
Hon. Montegu Jayawickrama
January 1, 1989 - October 12, 1993
Chief Minister
Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera
May 4, 1988 - March 16, 1993
Chairman
Hon. Richie Ferandopulle
May 12, 1988 - March 16, 1993
Deputy Chairman
Hon. Piyasoma Upali
May 12, 1988 - October 11, 1988
Hon. Rathna Gunasekara
March 07, 1989 - March 16, 1993
Leaders of the House
Hon. Rathna Gunasekara
May 12, 1988 - March 07, 1989
Hon. Mudiyanse Rathnayaka
May 25, 1989 - March 16, 1993
Government Whips
Hon. Rathna Gunasekara
May 12, 1988 - March 07, 1989
Hon. Mudiyanse Rathnayaka
May 25, 1989 - March 16, 1993
Leader of the Opposition
Hon. Ranjith Nawarathna
May 12, 1988 - March 16, 1993
Opposition Whip
Hon. Nimalsiri Ekanayaka
July 12, 1988 - March 16, 1993
Provincial Ministers
| Ministry | Minister | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Ministry and Provincial Minister of Education and Industries | Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera | May 4, 1988 - March 16, 1993 |
| Provincial Minister of Fisheries and Women's Affairs | Hon. W.M. Larin Perera (Mrs.) | July 12, 1988 - March 16, 1993 |
| Provincial Minister of Provincial Councils, Housing and Construction | Hon. Ariya B. Rakawa | July 12, 1988 - December 30, 1988 |
| Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives | Hon. R.M. Nimal Bandara | July 12, 1988 - March 16, 1993 |
| Provincial Minister of Land, Irrigation, Transport and Health | Hon. N.M. Dharmadasa | July 12, 1988 - March 16, 1993 |
| Provincial Minister of Social Welfare, Youth Affairs, Sports and Cultural Affairs | Hon. Tilak Dasanayake | March 7, 1989 - July 20, 1992 |
| Provincial Minister of Land, Cultural, Rural Development, Sports and Youth Affairs | Hon. E.M.D.B. Ekanayake | August 27, 1992 - March 16, 1993 |
Council Members by Political Party
| Member Name | Period of Service |
|---|---|
| Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.M. Lerin Perera | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Ariya B. Rekawa | May 4, 1988 - Dec 30, 1988 |
| Hon. R.M. Nimal Bandara | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. N.M. Dharmadasa | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. A.H.M. Alavi | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Piyasoma Upali | May 4, 1988 - Nov 10, 1988 |
| Hon. H.M. Wimalasiri Herath | May 4, 1988 - Jan 11, 1989 |
| Hon. W.M. Thennakon | May 4, 1988 - Dec 1, 1988 |
| Hon. R.M. Gunasingha Banda | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. I.F. Benedict Fernando | May 4, 1988 - Dec 1, 1988 |
| Hon. W.M.S.K. Dharmawardhana | May 4, 1988 - Jan 11, 1989 |
| Hon. K.A. Sumathipala | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. R.M. Rathna Gunasekara | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. J.A.D. Mangala Jayakodi | May 4, 1988 - Mar 10, 1990 |
| Hon. R.M. Thilaka Dasanayaka | May 4, 1988 - Jul 20, 1992 |
| Hon. K.M. Jayawardhana Banda | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Mudiyanse Rathnayaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.A.M. Premarathna | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Dayananda Herath | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. E.M.D.B. Ekanayaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.W.P.W.M.R. Anura Gopallawa | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. S.M. Jayathilaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. P.R.L.Fernandopulle | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. H.M. Somarathna | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. R.M.K.B. Rathnayaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. R.A.S. Ranasingha | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. M.P.H. Wickramasingha | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Kumari Nirmala Koraya | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.P.B. Wickramanayaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. L.M. Ayubkhan | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Member Name | Period of Service |
|---|---|
| Hon. N.H.S. Ranjith Nawarathna | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.S.P.T.A. Protas Tissera | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W. Milroy S. Fernando | May 4, 1988 - Jan 1, 1989 |
| Hon. D.M. Chandrathilaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. M. Srilal Rajendra Wijethunga | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. P. Nandasiri Gunawardhana | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Piyadasa Wickramanayaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. S.A. Wickramasingha | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. P.K.P. Shelton Nonis | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Deva Bandara Senarathna | May 4, 1988 - Dec 1, 1988 |
| Hon. A.M. Hemachandra Nimalsiri | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. R.R.M.N.B. Kaluhendiwala | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. I.M. Gunathilaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. D.P. Premachandra | May 4, 1988 - Jun 17, 1989 |
| Hon. S.D.M. Vipula Dissanayaka | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.M.T.B. Wijesooriya | May 4, 1988 - Oct 3, 1988 |
| Hon. M. Gunapala Ranaweera | May 4, 1988 - Nov 22, 1989 |
| Hon. A.M. Thilakarathna | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. D.A. Jayawardhana | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Member Name | Period of Service |
|---|---|
| Hon. Aidurus Mohomad Illiyas | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Alhaj Abdul Rasuul Razik | May 4, 1988 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Member Name | Period of Service |
|---|---|
| Hon. A.R. Dewaguru | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. K.A. Upali Ariyarathna | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. R.P.D. Sumanadasa | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. T.B.N. Bothota | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. W.T.S. Fernando | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Ranjani Wijesooriya | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. V.M. Gunawardhana | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. John Nevis Fernando | Mar 22, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Piyasiri Ramanayaka | Apr 24, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Gilburt Jayawardhana | Nov 20, 1989 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Tissa Herath | Jan 3, 1990 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. D.M. Thilakarathna | Apr 19, 1990 - Mar 16, 1993 |
| Hon. Y.H.P.D.S. Kavisigamuwa | Aug 31, 1992 - Mar 16, 1993 |