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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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146 speeches
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary A tabled answer provided district-level figures for community halls in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya, including numbers in usable condition, lacking basic facilities, and Grama Niladhari Divisions without halls. The Minister stated that community halls are not intended for officials’ routine service delivery, so their absence does not affect public service provision, and that new halls are constructed only according to local or community needs upon request. Oral Question Second Round and Ministerial Response (Q.1184/2025, Security Incident) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that some vehicles acquired for projects under other Ministries are currently available. He indicated that the matter could be discussed and appropriate action taken. Oral Question: Divisional Secretariats Vehicle Requirement (Q.1571/2025) Public Finance Read →
  • 6 February 2026 AI summary Arrangements are being made through District Secretaries to allocate vehicles from a pool to address transport shortages in districts. The Minister said the planned purchase of over 1,700 vehicles is not solely for MPs but also for Government institutions, including Divisional Secretariats and departments in agriculture, livestock, land and local authorities, where many vehicles are decades old. He stated that the Government will consider the concerns raised and provide facilities where vehicle problems exist. Oral Question: Divisional Secretariats Vehicle Requirement (Q.1571/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 6 February 2026 AI summary The Minister answered that there are 339 Divisional Secretariats and 2 sub-offices, with 628 vehicles in use, but the fleet is inadequate and largely old, including 223 vehicles over 20 years old and 108 over 15 years old. He stated that Cabinet approval has been granted to purchase vehicles for essential public services and field duties, with a need for 465 vehicles identified for District and Divisional Secretariat administration. The Ministry submitted its observations and report to the Comptroller General on 13 October 2025, and further approvals and funding steps are to be handled through the Comptroller General and Ministry of Finance. Oral Question: Divisional Secretariats Vehicle Requirement (Q.1571/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 5 February 2026 AI summary The Minister presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the observations and action taken reports of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Eastern Provincial Council relating to reports of the Committee on Public Accounts. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna rejected claims that the Government ignored disaster forecasts, citing Disaster Relief Service Guidelines No. 01/2025, which he said had established advance procedures and empowered district and divisional officials to act immediately. He stated that relief was handled through formal grama, divisional and district committees rather than party organisers, and that Opposition Members could participate in District Coordinating Committees. He reported progress on restoring roads, clarified that Divisional Secretaries had not threatened withdrawal, and said 525 deaths had been legally confirmed with compensation payments under way, while housing assistance would be based on damage assessments and unsafe sites would not be used for resettlement. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Law & OrderPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 8 January 2026 AI summary Six Divisional Secretariats have been established in the Nuwara Eliya District for the Hanguranketha, Walapane and Kotmale areas, based on administrative needs and the 2012 Delimitation Committee recommendations. These are Hanguranketha and Matutara, Walapane and Nildandahinna, and Kotmale East and Kotmale West; as they have already been established, no further action was indicated. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.1664/2025 through Q.1719/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. G.G. Sujith Nishantha of Tattaewa Road, Anamaduwa, was presented and accepted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Petitions Presentation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary The Government has initiated measures to implement procedures ensuring that opportunities are provided to duly qualified officers. Oral Question: Officers of Sri Lanka Administrative Service - Transfers (Q.1506/2025) Employment Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary No official reports had been received regarding the incidents referred to, and action would be taken if they were reported. The Minister stated that transfers would not be changed on political or personal grounds and that a regularized transfer process had begun. Oral Question: Officers of Sri Lanka Administrative Service - Transfers (Q.1506/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Annual transfers in the public service are carried out under Public Service Commission procedures, subject to availability of substitutes, with priority to officers who have served the maximum period or over 12 years in one station where another officer has applied for the post. The Ministry monitors service duration through a data system, examines complaints through the Additional Secretary (Home Affairs), and refers matters for disciplinary or administrative action where required. Further technological improvements and a proposed rotational transfer mechanism for senior posts will be studied, with any policy changes to be submitted to the Public Service Commission for approval. Oral Question: Officers of Sri Lanka Administrative Service - Transfers (Q.1506/2025) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary The Minister presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the report on observations and actions taken regarding matters relating to the Uva Provincial Council, as submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts. He proposed that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers: Regulations and Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament, which was agreed to. Parliament was adjourned at 6.27 p.m. until 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 21 November 2025, in accordance with the Resolution of Parliament dated 13 November 2025. Parliament Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary The Minister responded to a question on official vehicles assigned to the Minister of Public Administration and Management appointed in September 2015. He stated that three vehicles were assigned at a time under the relevant Presidential Secretariat circular, listed the vehicle registrations, models and attachment periods, and provided the applicable monthly fuel quotas of 750 litres for petrol vehicles and 600 litres for diesel vehicles. He further stated that fuel allowances were calculated according to the 2015 circular and that detailed fuel expense records and information for the 2018 interim period were placed in the Library. Written Answers to Questions and Administrative Notices Public Finance Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna moved an amendment at the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2026, to increase the capital provision under Head 312, Programme 02, for the Western Provincial Council. The amendment would raise the allocation for Development Activities to Rs. 8.1 billion, reflecting an additional Rs. 100 million under Budget Proposal No. 20. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Prof. Abayarathna responded to comments by Hon. Shanakiyan regarding Provincial Council Elections and a related Private Member’s Motion, stating that the Government intends to hold the elections after resolving outstanding legal issues. He said proposals have been submitted and that views can be presented through the Parliamentary Special Committee, adding that budgetary provisions have been allocated and denying any intention to postpone the polls. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna’s recorded contribution consists only of addressing the Presiding Member. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation or policy is included in the provided text. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 November 2025 AI summary Requests for closed facilities or properties will be reviewed, and suitable allocations will be made to institutions that have applied for them. The Minister stated that it is unreasonable to keep them closed and that the Government is proceeding with allocations based on those requests. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Public Finance Read →
  • 17 November 2025 AI summary The Minister clarified that no houses have been allocated to Ministers, and that allocations are being made in line with Cabinet approval granted on 9 December 2024 and subsequent committee recommendations. He said six houses have been temporarily allocated on nominal rent, further institutional requests are under consideration, and requests from Opposition Members could also be considered for allocation where appropriate. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Land & Housing Read →
  • 17 November 2025 AI summary The Minister answered a parliamentary question on Government housing, stating that there are 38 Government houses and that a Cabinet-appointed committee has submitted recommendations on their economically efficient use, with action being taken accordingly. He said six recovered Government bungalows have been temporarily allocated on nominal rent to the Bribery Commission, the Police Department, and the Ministry of Justice for Special Courts, while official residences have been provided to the Speaker and seven Deputy Ministers with rent deducted from salaries. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Public Finance Read →