History of the Balangoda

Evolution of the Balangoda

The Magistrate Court, Balangoda (MC Balangoda) is one of the long-established combined courts in the Rathnapura Judicial Zone of Sri Lanka. It has been established under Sri Lanka’s Judicial System to provide both civil and criminal litigation for the Balangoda area.

Balangoda Courtroom

Initial Operations

Initially, the court operated as a combined court, with one presiding judge to adjudicate both civil and criminal cases.

2022 Administrative Restructuring

With effect from April 4, 2022, the Magistrate’s Court Balangoda operates as a combined court for administrative purposes. Yet, it operates separately as a magistrate’s court for judicial functions with two judicial officers to hear civil and criminal cases separately.