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Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Puttalam

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

Profession: Academician

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Speeches 146 #25 of 225·#12 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 62 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Oral question

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  • 9 June 2026 AI summary Tabled in response to Question No. 8, the answer stated that seven services fall under the Combined Services and provided vacancy figures as at 1 March 2026, including major vacancies in the Management Service Officers Service, Office Employees Service, Combined Drivers Service, ICT Service, Translators Service, and Librarians Service. It outlined Cabinet approvals, gazette notices, examinations, interviews, and appointments already completed or scheduled to fill vacancies in several services, including translators, librarians, ICT officers, MSOs, and drivers. The answer noted that recruitment restrictions during 2020–2024 had created backlogs, and that ongoing recruitment would proceed through due process, cadre reviews, and institutional requirements. Oral Questions 8-27(2): Standing Order questions EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 22 May 2026 AI summary The Minister presented reports on observations and actions taken under Standing Order 119(4) relating to the Department of the Registrar General and multiple District Secretariats, following matters raised in Committee on Public Accounts reports. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Opening and Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 May 2026 AI summary The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna responded to a remark by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara regarding his use of the title “Professor.” He stated that after leaving university service he instructed officials not to use the title unless it was formally conferred as “Professor Emeritus,” and said the University of Kelaniya has since conferred that title on him. He clarified that departmental heads were notified through his Secretary and that no media notice was issued. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2026 AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer on the condition of Sevapiyasa offices in the Mannar District, stating that there are 15 such offices serving 121 Grama Niladhari Divisions. He reported that 46 offices lack toilet facilities, 92 lack water, 38 lack electricity, and 14 have had electricity disconnected. He further stated that Rs. 24.7 million has been allocated in the 2026 Budget to renovate these offices and address the identified shortages. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mannar District (Q.1455/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2026 AI summary The member explained the history of the local government ward delimitation process, noting the appointment of a National Delimitation Committee and district committees in 2012, followed by publication of ward boundaries in Gazette No. 1928/26 in 2015 and amendments in Gazette No. 2006/44 in 2017 after appeals. He said the current system resulted from a lengthy consultative process but acknowledged concerns raised and stated that Parliament should discuss and formulate an appropriate new mechanism, with Government facilitation. Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2026 AI summary Prof. Abayarathna stated that the Government does not consider it necessary to divide the Muthur Pradeshiya Sabha because the relevant criteria are not based solely on population. He noted that several other Pradeshiya Sabhas, including Homagama, Mahara, Katana, Wattala, Seethawaka and Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa, have large populations, and using population alone would require many councils to be split. Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2026 AI summary In reply to Question No. 1558/2025 on the demarcation of local authority areas and wards in the Trincomalee District, the Minister stated that the district has 13 local authorities, including the Trincomalee Municipal Council, Kinniya Urban Council and 11 Pradeshiya Sabhas. He provided figures for constituents, wards and councillors, noting a district total of 319,399 constituents, 129 wards and 230 councillors, with examples including Mutur Pradeshiya Sabha at 50,671 constituents, 13 wards and 22 councillors. Further details on the basis for demarcation and possible remedies for alleged injustices were indicated to be addressed in the full reply. Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025) Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary The Minister said graduate recruitment to the public service between 1994 and 2022, including absorption into the Development Officer Service, was often not based on approved vacancies and had led to cadre excesses and career distortions. He stated that future graduate recruitment would be strictly vacancy-based, while existing Development Officers would continue to have promotion pathways under the service minute or PSC Circular 01/2012. He also noted ongoing Cabinet-approved recruitment to certain executive posts and said salary and pension-related concerns would be addressed through the Wages Commission and Pensions Commission, with the Ministry intervening on long-standing issues. Adjournment Debate: Status of Development Officers and Parliament Adjournment EmploymentParliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary The Minister presented two Committee on Public Accounts reports under Standing Order 119(4), concerning matters related to the Colombo Municipal Council and local authorities under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna moved a procedural motion proposing that Hon. Mrs. Sagarika Athauuda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Prof. Sena Nanayakkara left the Chair and Mrs. Sagarika Athauuda assumed it. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary The Minister rejected Opposition claims that the extension of emergency regulations was intended to suppress trade union action, stating that issues involving Grama Niladharis and Disaster Management officials had been addressed through dialogue. He defended the Government’s handling of the “IRIS DANA” incident, arguing that Sri Lanka was legally obliged under UNCLOS, the SAR Convention and the Geneva Conventions to assist persons in distress at sea. He also said Sri Lanka would maintain a non-aligned position, act humanely in line with international law, and manage possible economic and security consequences of the regional conflict. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Foreign AffairsLaw & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government stated that he was tabling the reply to a question raised under Standing Order 27(2) by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam. No further substantive details of the reply were provided in the speech. Ministry Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary The Minister requested permission to table a reply to a question submitted under Standing Order 27(2) by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, despite the Member’s absence. He stated that the response was timely and important. Ministry Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that steps are being taken to restore electricity connections where required. He then introduced or referred to the matter of revenue from the export of minor export crops since 2015. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mullaitivu District (Q.1/1185/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary Acknowledging that the Rs. 7 million allocation is insufficient, the Minister stated that the Government will seek to increase the allocation progressively. He added that necessary provisions would be made in the following year. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mullaitivu District (Q.1/1185/2025) Public Finance Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna answered a parliamentary question on official service centres in the Mullaitivu District, stating that there are 928 such offices and identifying shortages in basic facilities: 46 lack toilets, 60 lack water, and 22 lack electricity. He also reported that electricity supply has been disconnected to 178 offices. The Minister said Rs. 7 million has been allocated in the 2026 Budget to renovate these centres and address the identified deficiencies. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mullaitivu District (Q.1/1185/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna moved that Hon. M.K.M. Aslam take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. M.K.M. Aslam presided. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary The Minister clarified that the facility in question is not an abandoned complex but an incompletely constructed shopping complex. He stated that Rs. 70,470,668.21 has already been spent on construction, and that the newly constituted Polonnaruwa Municipal Council has approved Rs. 30 million in the 2026 Annual Budget to complete the remaining works. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary Minister Abayarathna responded on waste management at the Athulathmudaligama/Barabinduwa site, stating it is used for composting, temporary waste storage, recycling transfer and disposal preparation, with odour and vector control measures in place. He said accumulated mixed waste near the entrance has been removed, supervision assigned, and drainage and water testing are being arranged in response to concerns about a nearby community well. He reported that the Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha and Waste Management Committee are pursuing acquisition of about five acres from LRC land for improved waste management, supported by Rs. 13 million in Provincial Council funding for water supply, machinery, concreting, drainage, roofing and related works. He added that steps are also being taken to release Maddegodara LRC land and that the Provincial Council will assist the local authority despite the matter falling under the Pradeshiya Sabha. Adjournment Questions Land & HousingPublic FinanceEnvironment Read →