Contact UKDLSA

Whether you need advice, want to apply for membership, or have a query about association activities — get in touch. We are based in Ankola and serve all 12 taluks of Uttara Kannada.

Office Location
Sahana Palace, Ground Floor
Ankola – 581314, Uttara Kannada
Office Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All Days
Annual Period
1 April – 31 March
Karnataka financial year

Our Office

UKDLSA Head Office — Ankola

Sahana Palace, Ground Floor
Ankola – 581314
Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (All Days)
Annual Period: 1 April to 31 March

Location Note

The UKDLSA office is located in Ankola town, Ankola Taluk, in the southern coastal part of Uttara Kannada district. Ankola is approximately 55 km south of Karwar (district headquarters) on National Highway 66. The office is on the ground floor of Sahana Palace and is accessible during office hours on all days.

Known Committee Contacts

Sri Gopala Nagappa Gauda

Position: Treasurer (ಕೋಶಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ)
Responsibility: Membership fees, accounts, financial matters
Contact: Via the Ankola office during office hours

Sri Mohana Ramesh Naik

Position: Director (ನಿದೇಶಕ)
Area: Tengar Belur, Bhatkal Taluk
Responsibility: Committee governance; Bhatkal Taluk representation
Contact: Via the Ankola office or through local contact

For queries about President, Secretary, Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Organising Secretary positions, please contact the Ankola office directly. Committee contacts are updated after each election cycle (every 3 years).

Online Enquiry Form

Use this form for general enquiries, membership questions, or to raise a matter with the committee. For urgent matters, please visit the Ankola office during office hours.

Do not include sensitive personal information in this form. For financial matters, please contact the Treasurer directly at the Ankola office.

By submitting this form, you agree to UKDLSA processing your personal data in order to respond to your enquiry. Your details will be used for association administration purposes only.

What We Can Help With

UKDLSA provides a range of services for its members. Here is a guide to the types of support available and how to access them.

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Government Petitions

For members who need the association to submit a formal petition about service conditions, fees, or professional recognition. Contact the Secretary at the Ankola office.

Via Ankola office — all days
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Membership Services

For new membership applications, renewal of annual membership, upgrade to life membership, or membership certificate requests. Contact the Treasurer Sri Gopala Nagappa Gauda.

Rs. 1,000/yr Annual · Rs. 3,000+ Life
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Health Camps & Welfare

For information about upcoming free health camps for members and families, welfare programs, and environmental or cleanliness initiatives organised by the association.

Announced through association channels
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Scholarships

For members whose children are eligible for UKDLSA scholarship and recognition programs. The association identifies and supports talented children of members.

Contact Secretary for current programs
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Field Work Representation

If a member faces difficulties or adverse situations during field survey work, UKDLSA will represent the member and seek appropriate resolution with the relevant authority.

Contact office as soon as issue arises
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Election & Governance

For queries about the next election cycle, eligibility to stand for committee positions (Life Members only), or matters relating to the AGM and association governance.

Elections every 3 years at AGM
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Facing a Work-Related Issue?

If you are a UKDLSA member facing an adverse situation during field work — a dispute with a landowner, interference by officials, or any other professional difficulty — contact the association as soon as possible. UKDLSA will represent you before the relevant government authority.

Visit us at Sahana Palace, Ground Floor, Ankola during office hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, all days.

Not yet a member? Join UKDLSA to access full association support and representation.