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- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that the case had been defeated and lost. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister to respond to the resignation statement of the Chairman of Lanka Coal Company, who alleged he could not be party to a corrupt coal procurement process. He specifically questioned whether accountability lay with Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to a ruling or response that deemed a serious matter “not relevant.” He expressed disagreement with the dismissal of the issue, but did not elaborate further in the quoted remark. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister to respond to allegations by the resigned Chairman of Lanka Coal Company, who claimed he could not be party to a corrupt coal procurement process. He noted that the Chairman had placed responsibility on the Ministry Secretary, Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, and requested the Minister’s position on the matter. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera only addresses the Presiding Member, with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy points recorded in the provided text. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera challenged the Minister’s assertion that losses from low-grade coal were minimal, warning that if all contracted shipments were of similar quality the losses could exceed Rs. 100 billion. He cited and tabled a 2026.02.11 letter from the CEB General Manager to the Ministry Secretary, received by the Committee on Public Finance, stating that equipment damage and losses were occurring. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order, stating that the Deputy Speaker had earlier indicated he would be allotted speaking time. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that he would take up the matter after the lunch break. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera only addresses the Chair with “Hon. Deputy Speaker,” and makes no substantive statement, proposal, question, or argument in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera seconded the motion and alleged that the Minister of Power had a prior tender-related corruption record yet was appointed to a critical portfolio. He cited CEB figures reported to Parliament on 11 February 2026, claiming losses of about Rs. 2 billion from the first four coal shipments and warning of larger losses from substandard coal, plant damage, shutdowns, and delayed deliveries. He argued that ministry officials had warned against a shortened bidding period, that tender conditions were relaxed to accommodate an inexperienced supplier, and called on the Minister to accept responsibility and resign. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked why approximately 42 corruption-related cases, allegedly withdrawn against powerful individuals including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, had not been refiled despite a presidential election promise. He questioned whether the delay was due to fear, political arrangements, or other obstacles. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised the issue of case selection, indicating concern about how cases are chosen or prioritized. No further details, proposals, or questions were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that his first supplementary question had not been answered and specifically asked whether the case involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be recommenced. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera referred to the 2018 Judicature Amendment and the establishment of Permanent High Courts-at-Bar for day-to-day trials in serious cases, stating that such references are made on the gravity of offences with the Chief Justice’s approval. He questioned why the part-heard case against former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over alleged use of public funds for his parents’ memorial, withdrawn during his presidency due to immunity, has not been recommenced after that immunity ended. He asked whether the Government has discussed the matter with the Attorney-General and what steps will be taken to re-file and proceed with the case. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration for details on the legal basis, commencement date, case backlog, concluded cases, and annual filings of the three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court in Colombo. He also sought clarification on whether the court’s anti-corruption proceedings had become defunct and what steps were being taken to expedite bribery, financial crime, and corruption cases. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary A petition from Mr. U. Sarath of “Sewwandi,” Meegahapolana, Puhulwatta Junction, Horana, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly challenged Harshana Nanayakkara to attempt to enter certain court proceedings, implying concern or dispute over access to them. The remark was made in Parliament with an indication that he would repeat it publicly outside the House as well. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera supported the Judicature (Amendment) Bill but urged attention to practical issues affecting access to justice. He argued that courts located far from the main court complex create difficulties for lawyers, litigants, victims and accused persons, and proposed using vacated judicial buildings or relocating Commercial High Courts. He also called for legal reforms to allow courts, in appropriate maintenance, divorce or child access cases where paternity is disputed, to compel DNA testing under a proper statutory framework. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera supported the Bills and the amendments made following Sectoral Oversight Committee input, but argued that drug control efforts have not produced a practical reduction in the availability of heroin and “ice” in areas such as Kalutara and Matugama. He questioned whether seized drugs are re-entering circulation and cited failures in prison security, including non-functioning phone jammers and continued criminal activity from prisons, as evidence of systemic weaknesses. He called for a reorganization of the Police, stronger leadership and administration, and effective prosecution mechanisms, while noting that existing Trial-at-Bar courts established under Act No. 9 of 2018 have not received new cases under the current Government. He also raised concern about fair trial and open court requirements in ongoing proceedings, including the Easter Sunday attack trial. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Law & OrderPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 18 February 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development about the suspended construction of the Pelpola Interchange on the Southern Expressway. He referred to a 11 December 2025 decision of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development calling for its completion to support goods and services in flood-affected areas of the Millaniya Divisional Secretary’s Division. He also asked whether the Minister accepts that residents of Millaniya, Kalutara North and Bulathsinhala lack adequate access to the expressway, and what steps have been taken to complete the half-finished interchange. Oral Questions: Crime Statistics, Temple Jewellery, Police Releases, and Infrastructure (1745/2026 - 1851/2026) Infrastructure Read →