In 1987 there was a major re-organisation of local government in Sri Lanka. District Development Councils were abolished and replaced by Divisional Councils (Pradeshiya Sabha or Pradesha Sabhai). The Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 was passed by Parliament on 15 April 1987 and on 1 January 1988.Karachchi Pradeshiya Sabha (Tamil : கரைச்சி பிரதேச சபை) is the Local Authority for Kandavalai and Karachchi DS Divisions in Northern Province Sri Lanka. Its responsible for providing a variety of local public services including roads, sanitation, drains, housing, libraries, public parks and recreational facilities.