List of chief ministers of North Eastern Province

The Chief Minister of North Eastern Province, Sri Lanka is the elected head of local government at the provincial level, and is vested with most of the executive powers. The Chief Minister is chosen by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding a majority in the provincial council, and serves a six-year term with a provision of re-election. The Governor is the head of province, but his or her role is largely ceremonial.[1]

Chief Minister of North Eastern Province
AppointerMahinda Rajapaksa
Term length6 years
Inaugural holderVaratharaja Perumal
Formation10 December 1988
Final holderVaratharaja Perumal
Abolished31 December 2006
SuccessionChief Minister of Eastern Province
Chief Minister of Northern Province

Chief ministers

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No. Name Party Took office Left office Refs
1 Varatharaja Perumal Eelam People's Revolutionary Liberation Front 10 December 1988 10 March 1990
Direct rule from Colombo 10 March 1990 31 December 2006

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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