Issue of identity cards for the first time
 

There are 03 Sections such as A,B and C under this division. The original applications received for the issue of new identity cards are referred to the officer in charge of
  the district in each section. After the applications are approved and authorized by this officer, they are referred to the numbering sectrion.
 

Issue of Duplicates

   
Activities related to applications submitted to obtain duplicate identity cards in lieu of lost identity cards are handled by this section. Once the application is received at the duplicates section, it is referred to the record room to verify with the index card. If the relevant index is available, accuracy of the application is checked and approved by an authorized officer and it is sent to the belt. If the index is not available the application is sent to the numbering section to check the number. If the relevant records are available in the numbering section, the duplicate identity card is prepared. In the event the relevant records are not available either in the record room or in the numbering section, same number is given after checking documentary evidence if they prove that the relevant number has been used by the applicant. If they do not prove that the number has been used, a new number is issued based on the reports of Divisional Secretary.
   
 

Numbering Section

   

Every applicant is given a number by this section based on the date of birth. This is the number that is known as the National Identity Card number. Verification of the accuracy of the National Identity Card number is the responsibility this section.

   
 

Estate Section
   
This section deals with the applications submitted by residents for the first time, amendments in identity cards and issuing of duplicates, in the estate sector. After authorizing the applications, they are referred to the numbering section.
   
 
The Belt
   
After the approval of applications, information provided in the applications such as RPD/V/1, RPD/V/7, and RPD/V/8 received from the relevant section, is entered in the identity card and photographs are affixed by this section. Upon the completion of these activities the identity card is sent to Laminating Section.
   
 
Laminating Section
   
Identity cards submitted by the Belt Section after entering relevant information and fixing photographs, are laminated by this section.
   
 
Distribution Section
   
Laminated cards are referred to the relevant operational section to be issued to the persons, by this section.
   
 
Computer Section
   
This division is established basically to computerize information in applications for safety and for reference purposes. Particulars in the identity cards and information entered in the registers related to the identity cards already issued, may be subject to manipulation, forgery, and illegal alterations. It is therefore, necessary to issue more fool-proof identity cards with added protective features using modern technology.
   
 
Statistics Section
   
This section deals with the collection of annual and monthly records relating to the receipt of applications and issue of National Identity Cards and providing of data to various sections on request, after analyzing such records. Statistics from the year of establishment of this department i.e. from 1972 to 2004 are included in this Website.