Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Anuradhapura

Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply

Profession: Medical Doctor

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183 speeches

6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe outlined planned land document issuances by several agencies, stating that the LRC has planned 7,000 deeds, with 1,400 already prepared and issuance to begin on the 13th. He said the Mahaweli Authority will issue 25,000 permits across 10 zones this year, and the Land Commissioner General’s Department will issue 18,000 documents, around 4,000 of which are ready. He indicated that the Government expects to complete the issuance process by December. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Land & Housing Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Susil Ranasinghe provided figures on planned land permit, deed and grant issuance, stating that the Mahaweli Authority intends to issue 25,000 permits across its zones in 2025, while around 4,000 grants are ready at the Department of the Land Commissioner General and about 1,400 deeds at the Land Reforms Commission. He said Cabinet has approved the review committee report on the “Urumaya” programme, enabling further action, and announced that the Government’s “Himikama” ownership programme would begin on 13 August at the Palai Divisional Secretariat in Kilinochchi. He stated the overall 2025 target is to issue 50,000 ownership documents through the Mahaweli Authority, Land Reforms Commission and Land Commissioner General’s Department, and to allocate at least 500 land parcels for investment. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Land & Housing Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the “Urumaya” programme is temporarily suspended, so he could not give a definitive response on it. He explained that within Municipal Council limits, occupants may receive long-term permits and obtain deeds only after completing payments under Crown Lands Ordinance procedures, while free grants under the Land Development Ordinance apply to farming communities in Pradeshiya Sabha areas. He said the Member’s request could be considered once a final decision on “Urumaya” is received. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Land & Housing Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the “Urumaya” programme for issuing freehold land grants has been temporarily suspended due to a legal issue. He said an expert committee appointed by the Cabinet has submitted its report, and the Cabinet will seek the Attorney General’s advice before resuming implementation. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Land & Housing Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Deputy Minister tabled the requested register of persons residing on government lands for which grants were issued in the Manmunai Pattu Divisional Secretariat Division, Batticaloa District, from 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2025. He confirmed the relevant point in the question and stated that the subsequent sub-question was not applicable. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Land & Housing Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary Agreements have been reached with the Department of Forest Conservation to release significant extents of land in Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Mannar following discussions on land issues chaired by the District Secretaries. Dr. Susil Ranasinghe said district-level committees should be established to advance the release process, noting that initial discussions have begun and must now be carried forward. Question by Private Notice: Land Issues in Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya (Q. Private Notice 1) Land & HousingInfrastructure Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe requested two weeks to provide a reply. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Agricultural Matter (Q.10) - Stand down Parliamentary Procedure Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe outlined irrigation allocations and project timelines for Monaragala, stating that Lower Uma Oya requires about Rs. 32 billion in total and has received Rs. 2,150 million this year, within a Rs. 3.4 billion district allocation. He said Rs. 600 million has been allocated for the Rajala Project in Buttala and smaller tanks, with the aim of completing key works and increasing paddy cultivation by 25,000 acres by the 2026 Maha season, including around 12,000 new acres. He also noted that plans for Kumbukkan Oya would be pursued in due course. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Public FinanceAgricultureInfrastructure Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that the estimated cost of the relevant irrigation work is Rs. 32,397 million and noted that several reservoir projects, including Kivul Oya, Mundeni Aru, Kumbukkan Oya and Pahala Malwathu Oya, had been started but later halted. He said the Government’s current priority is to complete stalled projects that can be finished quickly, and therefore there is no present plan to proceed with the Kumbukkan Oya Reservoir. He added that funds have been allocated and plans prepared to complete the Lower Uma Oya Development Project in Monaragala. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister, responding on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, provided details on the Kumbukkan Oya Reservoir Project, stating that its foundation was laid in August 2019 and annual allocations from 2020 to 2023 totalled Rs. 628 million, against an estimated total cost of Rs. 32.397 billion. He said the project is expected to benefit 9,200 farming families, alternative lands and a resettlement plan have been identified, and the Monaragala District Secretary is taking related action. He added that project works were concluded on 31 May 2023, a RAMP Committee had completed its work, and further implementation would depend on future budgetary allocations. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Land & HousingInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe tabled an answer regarding State lands in the Manmunai North Divisional Secretary’s Division in Batticaloa. The reply stated that 136 permits under the Land Development Ordinance were issued between 1 January 2017 and 31 March 2025, with details placed in the Library, and that 61 LDO grants were issued during the same period. Oral Question: Second Round Questions (Q.1, 2, 3/2025 – Second Round) Land & Housing Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said complaints indicate that some parties obtain land by submitting project proposals but fail to implement the promised industries, effectively misusing land allocations. He stated that committees have been established to facilitate genuine investors, expedite procedures, identify misused lands and “paper” proposals, and reallocate such lands to real investors and viable projects. Oral Question: Grant of LRC Lands for Factory Establishment (Q.10/2025 – 997/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary LRC lands allocated for projects but not used for the intended purpose or with unpaid lease dues can be repossessed under the relevant agreements. The Minister acknowledged that many such lands across the country are inactive and said district LRC officers have been instructed to identify these cases, prepare documentation, and take steps to repossess and reallocate the lands to suitable operational projects. Oral Question: Grant of LRC Lands for Factory Establishment (Q.10/2025 – 997/2025) Public FinanceLand & Housing Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, it was stated that lands in specified Divisional Secretary’s Divisions had been granted to several private and public entities, including garment, rubber, tea, industrial, and fertilizer-related enterprises. The leases were issued under Section 22(1)(a) of the Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, and no further applicable details were provided for part (b) of the question. Oral Question: Grant of LRC Lands for Factory Establishment (Q.10/2025 – 997/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the Government is prepared to act on the matter raised and requested specific examples or instances to support action. He pledged that action would be taken once such details are provided. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe addressed recurring concerns over Land Reform Commission lands, noting problems such as missing files, poor record management, and underuse of land. He said the Government is developing an orderly process to allocate LRC lands for industries, agro-industries and investment, and to grant ownership to current residents where appropriate. He proposed that District and Divisional Coordinating Committees oversee and question LRC officers on land matters in each district to improve implementation. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) Land & HousingAgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation, responding on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, stated that the answers to parts (a)(i) to (v) of the question were provided in Annexes 1 to 5, which were tabled. He indicated that part (b) was not applicable. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister acknowledged shortages of technical officers in the Department of Agrarian Development and the North Western Provincial Department of Irrigation, including in Kurunegala, and said these shortages have affected implementation. He stated that recruitment approvals have been granted under the Government’s broader plan to recruit 30,000 officers, with additional requests submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office review committee. He added that some foreign-funded projects are supporting technical staff recruitment, that redeployment is being used as an interim measure, and that the Ministry will examine the Kurunegala situation and report back. Oral Question: Reservoirs and Tank Management (Q.3/2025 – 794/2025) EmploymentInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Foreign-assisted agriculture and irrigation projects, including tank restoration, are being reviewed following concerns from farmer organizations and the public about project selection and design components. A committee of engineers and subject experts appointed by the Minister is examining possible irregularities, inefficiencies, and management issues across 11 projects worth about US$1 billion. The Deputy Minister said action would be taken based on the committee’s recommendations and that the specific matter raised would be inquired into. Oral Question: Reservoirs and Tank Management (Q.3/2025 – 794/2025) InfrastructureAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister, the Deputy Minister provided detailed figures on reservoirs and tanks managed by the Irrigation Department, Department of Agrarian Development and Mahaweli Authority, including 5,733 minor tanks in the Kurunegala District. He outlined tank rehabilitation work in Kurunegala from 2021 to 2025, citing restorations under departmental allocations, the Irrigation Prosperity Programme, climate resilience projects and agrarian development schemes. He also stated that the IFAD-funded SARP project has operated since 2023, with Rs. 13,498 million allocated overall and Rs. 2,908 million for Kurunegala, where 14 tank projects have been completed and five more are underway. Oral Question: Reservoirs and Tank Management (Q.3/2025 – 794/2025) AgricultureInfrastructure Read →