Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 320 #13 of 225·#5 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 157 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
320 speeches- 8 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order on a national issue, directing a question to the Minister of Power regarding Taranjot Resources (Pvt) Ltd. The excerpt does not include the substance of the question or any further details about the issue being raised. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that he had raised a privilege matter under section 32 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament regarding an alleged obscene gesture by the Minister of Justice. He said he bore no ill will toward the Minister, described him as an old friend, and announced that he would not pursue the privilege matter, extending forgiveness and goodwill. Privilege Question: Breach of Parliamentary Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration about the amendment to Section 9(a) of the Civil Procedure Code made by Act No. 43 of 2024, questioning whether allowing cases to be filed in the District Court based on the plaintiff’s residence is inappropriate. He noted the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s request to restore the previous legal position and asked for the current progress on the promised corrective amendment, or reasons if no action has been taken. Written Answers to Questions Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the “Clean Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force, including its current membership, projects implemented and completed, total and project-wise expenditure, and progress on tasks I to IX listed in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2415/59 of 19 December 2024. He also sought reasons if the requested information could not be provided. Written Answers to Questions EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the implementation of Title Certificates under the Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998, including the Divisional Secretaries’ Divisions covered, the number issued, and staffing of the Department of Land Title Settlement. He also sought clarification on whether the Government intends to update the Act’s legal framework, what reforms are proposed, and what steps will be taken to expedite them. Written Answers to Questions Land & Housing Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera submitted a written question to the Minister of Justice and National Integration on the July 2025 committee report reviewing the Debt Conciliation Ordinance and its procedures. He sought details on whether the report was received, the committee’s membership, its main recommendations, administrative actions taken, proposed legal amendments and their progress, as well as the current composition, staffing, and 2026 allocation of the Debt Conciliation Board. Written Answers to Questions Public FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera cited the Auditor General’s Special Audit Report on coal procurement for the Lakvijaya Power Plant, alleging serious irregularities under the current Government. He said the tender awarded to Trident Chemphar Limited was improper because the company was not registered with Lanka Coal Company at the time, and that required testing and accredited reporting procedures were not followed. He also claimed a Rs. 300 million emergency procurement was awarded to a company lacking basic qualifications and experience, and called for the Minister’s resignation, a government apology, and corrective action. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Public FinanceInfrastructureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a procedural concern that a document tabled in Parliament that day should already have been distributed to Members’ desks, noting that such material is usually provided simultaneously with tabling. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised concern that the Special Audit Report on the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant, tabled in Parliament, had not been provided to all 225 MPs despite containing serious findings. He requested that copies be made available, noting its relevance to an upcoming no-confidence motion against the minister concerned. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 March 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order, asserting that an incident had occurred in the Chamber in the presence of the Chair and was witnessed by all Members. He insisted that the account was accurate and not false. Oral Question: Migrant Workers Hardship Statistics (Q.24/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 March 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected that a question he had raised the previous Tuesday had still not been answered, rejecting the explanation that it was being asked for the first time and criticizing Ministers’ failure to provide responses. He further raised points of order alleging that a Member had made an insulting gesture and demanded an apology, noting that other Members had witnessed it. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera supported the proposal and recalled his role in developing the 2023 anti-corruption law, arguing that institutions such as the Attorney General’s Department and CIABOC must be strengthened. He then raised concerns over the 2025–2026 coal procurement for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Plant, alleging delays, inferior coal supplies, financial losses, and improper award of both the main and emergency tenders to Trident Chemphar Ltd. despite reported failures and prior blacklisting. He questioned why the Energy Minister remains in office after indictments were filed under the CIABOC Act, and cited alleged improper meetings with a bidder during the tender process, calling for decisive action. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees InfrastructurePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 17 March 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose in Parliament to ask a question. No further substantive details, policy issues, or proposals were included in the recorded statement. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera responded to remarks made in his absence, clarifying that his earlier reference was to naval cadets on a ship near Sri Lanka and that the number was later identified as 208 rather than about 300. He said his position was that they should be brought to port and assisted on humanitarian grounds, irrespective of nationality, and thanked the President for ultimately taking that action. He criticized opposing calls not to admit them as inhumane. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Justice & Human RightsSecurity & Defence Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech extract. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera criticized the failure to provide humanitarian assistance to a conflict-affected friendly state and urged action to help a vessel reportedly carrying 300 children within Sri Lanka’s maritime reach, framing it as a humanitarian and international law obligation. He also highlighted the role of sport in women’s advancement and wished the women’s cricket team success, while arguing that Sri Lankan cricket has declined due to administrative failures, corruption, and malpractice. He called for legislative reform of cricket governance based on the previously Cabinet-approved proposals of K.T. Chitrasiri, warning that interim or ad hoc measures would worsen the crisis. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Women & ChildrenForeign AffairsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Environment to report on the Central Environmental Authority’s handling of complaint WP/KT/PPA/WP-K/0119/2025 against “Prasanna Auto Service” in West Malamulla, Panadura. He sought details on actions taken, any further legal proceedings, reasons for inaction or delay in the investigation, and the intended next steps regarding the complaint. Deferred Questions and Parliament Adjournment Environment Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration for details of prisoners under sentence of death whose appeals are exhausted and who have not received a Presidential pardon, including their names and ages. He sought confirmation that no executions have been ordered since 1976, that some death sentences are commuted to life imprisonment under Article 34(1) of the Constitution, and raised concerns about whether the commutation process is informal and not sufficiently subjective. He asked what steps would be taken to make the process more subjective and whether regulations under the Prisons Ordinance would be introduced to formalize the commencement and serving of life sentences after commutation. Deferred Questions and Parliament Adjournment Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that Sri Lanka has made significant post-Independence development gains despite conflict, and criticized the LTTE and JVP for obstructing national progress, while also responding to concerns over fuel queues by attributing them to external tensions and public reaction rather than supply failure. He raised allegations regarding a coal procurement tender, naming Trident Chemphar Limited and its local agent Panaurora (Pvt.) Ltd., and claimed substandard coal supplies had caused major losses linked to the Norochcholai power plant. He urged the Minister in charge of Police to direct the CID to investigate the local agent and associated individuals, citing media reports as the basis for the allegations. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefencePublic Finance Read →