Applications are called in terms of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (Chapter 115) for the recruitment of Quazis for the areas indicated in the following schedule.

Judicial Service Commission

Applications are called in terms of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (Chapter 115) for the recruitment of Quazis for the areas indicated in the following schedule.

Persons with following qualifications may apply.

Any Muslim male who is a graduate of a recognized University or a Moulavi holding a certificate from  an institution recognized by the Ministry in charge of Muslim Religions and  Cultural Affairs or a holder of the Al-Alim certificate issued by the Department of Education or an Attorney at Law or a holder of other similar qualification or a retired public servant who has held office in staff grade.

A person currently holding a permanent post in the public service shall not be eligible to apply.

Applicants should be married persons over 40 years, should be physically fit and of good character and standing in the community and possessing a sound knowledge of the law relating to Muslim Marriage and Divorce.

The selected candidate will be appointed for a period, which will be specified in the letter of appointment.

It is a legal requirement that a Quazi should reside in the area for which he is appointed.

A Quazi will be paid a monthly allowance of Rs 6,000/= and an all exclusive allowance of Rs 5,000/= per month for the cost of support services, stationary and postal expenses.

Applications, as per specimen below, should be sent by Registered Post to reach me on or before 31st August 2014 with word ‘Quazi’ written on the top left hand corner of the envelope. Originals of documents should not be forwarded with the application.

W.K.D. Wijerathne

Senior Assistant Secretary

For Secretary

Judicial Service Commission

Judicial Service Commission Secretariat,

P.O.Box - 573,

Colombo - 12.

16th July 2014.

Schedule

01. AKKARAIPATTU - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Akkaraipattu D.S. division in the Ampara District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

02. AVISSAWELLA - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Judicial Zone of Avissawella under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

03. BHORA COMMUNITY - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi for the Bhora Community in Sri Lanka under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

04. GALLE - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Judicial Zone of Galle in the Galle District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

05. KALUTARA - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Judicial Zone of Kalutara in the Kalutara District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

06. KANDY - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in Kadawath Sathara and Gangawata Revenue division in the Kandy District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

07. KULIYAPITIYA - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in Kuliyapitiya, Diwurumpola, Ariyama, Hettipola, Pannala, Bandarakoswatta, Elabadagama, Mummana, Narammala, Dambadeniya, Horombawa, Athungahakotuwa, Kekunagolla, Kobeigane, Arakyala areas and other small villages around these areas in the Kurunegala District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

08. MAHO - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in Maho, Wariyapola, Nikaweratiya, Galgamuwa, Ambanpola, Jagama, Palukadawala, Walpaluwa,  Kanuketiya, Ambukkagama areas and other small villages around these areas coming under Maho Judicial division in the Kurunegala District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

09. MATALE – Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Judicial Zone of Matale in Matale District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

10. MEMON COMMUNITY – Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi for the Memon Community in Sri Lanka under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

11. PAHATHA HEWAHETA - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Birth, Marriage and Death Registrar division Pahatha Hewaheta in  Kandy District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

12. PANADURA – Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Panadura Judicial division in Kalutara District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

13. YATINUWARA - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Yatinuwara Revenue Division in the Kandy District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

14. KINNIYA - Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Kinniya D.S. division in the Trincomalee District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.

15. POTTUVIL -  Applications are called by the Judicial Service Commission for the post of Quazi in the Panamapattu (Pottuvil) Revenue Division in the Ampara District under (Chapter 115) the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.