000			02455nam a22001577a 4500
005			20260323113643.0
008			260323b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
040			_cSLIDA
082			_223 _a351.5493 _bWAR
100			_aWarnapala, W.A.Wishwa _94149
245			_aCivil Service Administration in Ceylon: _bThe study in Bureaucratic Adaptation/ _cW.A.Wiswa Warnapala _hEnglish
260			_aColombo: _bThe Author; _c1995.
300			_a[20],411p: _c21cm.
500			_a"Civil Service Administration in Ceylon: A Study in Bureaucratic Adaptation" is a key academic work by W. A. Wiswa Warnapala, published in the 1970s, which analyzes how the island's administrative structure adapted from British colonial rule to independence. The study examines the evolution of the Ceylon Civil Service from 1833 (following the Colebrooke-Cameron reforms) to its post-1963 restructuring as the Ceylon Administrative Service (CAS), highlighting the shift from a ruling colonial elite to a service meant for an independent nation, while addressing challenges of bureaucratization and political changes. Key themes and historical context of bureaucratic adaptation highlighted in the study include: Colonial Foundations: The creation of a highly centralized British colonial administration which established a, powerful bureaucratic structure geared towards the maintenance of order rather than development. The Government Agent (GA): The Government Agent was the central pillar of this local administration, functioning as a "petty king" to manage the provinces. Adaptation and Change: The bureaucracy had to adapt to political changes, including the Donoughmore reforms (1931), which brought in universal suffrage, and the eventual independence of the country in 1948. Transition to CAS: The transition in 1963 from the elite Ceylon Civil Service (CCS) to the Ceylon Administrative Service (CAS) marked a major shift in the structure and function of the bureaucracy, aiming to make it more representative and aligned with national needs. Politicization: The work delves into how the bureaucratic machinery faced issues of politicization and the challenge of maintaining independence amidst changing political climates. This work provides a critical perspective on the administrative legacy of British colonialism in Sri Lanka and the challenges faced by bureaucrats in transforming into a service for a democratic society.
942			_2ddc _cLEN
999			_c13754 _d13754