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Sitting of Wednesday, 22 January 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 152 speeches· 63 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat Status (Q.6/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK

      AI summary Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government about the status of the Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat, citing its establishment and Cabinet-approved upgrading in 1993 and its operation as an independent division for over 34 years. He sought clarification on reported attempts to downgrade it to a sub-office of Kalmunai South, including whether any Cabinet decision exists, whether the relevant Cabinet Paper would be tabled, the basis and legal authority for such a downgrade, and whether officials can override a Cabinet decision.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath - Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that although Cabinet approved in 1993 the conversion of 28 Assistant Government Agent offices, including Kalmunai North, into Divisional Secretariats, Kalmunai North has continued to function only as a sub-office under the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat. He said no Divisional Secretary post has been approved, only an Assistant Divisional Secretary post exists, and no decision or attempt has been made to downgrade the office. He added that DS Division boundaries are gazetted by the relevant Ministry based on Cabinet decisions, and noted that three related writ cases are pending before the Court of Appeal.

      Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran challenged the Minister’s response regarding Kalmunai North, stating that it had been upgraded as a full Divisional Secretariat by Cabinet decision in 1993 and had functioned for decades with its own GN divisions, staff, Divisional Secretary, and buildings. He asked whether any Ministry Secretary or Government Agent had authority, or Cabinet approval, to downgrade it to a sub-Divisional Secretariat or place it under Kalmunai South, particularly while related court cases were pending. He also questioned why Kalmunai North alone was treated differently when other Divisional Secretariats operate without finalized boundaries, and sought clarification on whether the change was politically motivated or would deny residents administrative services.

      Law & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath JJB

      AI summary Three court cases, including pending writ matters, have prevented the Government from reaching a final decision on the issue. P. Ruwan Senarath stated that once the proceedings conclude, the Government intends to act promptly.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK

      AI summary Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran argued that pending writ applications do not prevent the Government from granting relief to a Divisional Secretariat that has operated for over 30 years with Cabinet approval. He questioned why full powers cannot be granted despite unresolved boundary issues, noting that other DS Divisions function similarly, and raised concern that a permanent Accountant has not been appointed despite a cadre post being created in 2019.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath JJB

      AI summary P. Ruwan Senarath acknowledged the concern raised and stated that the matter is under discussion, including consideration of issues faced by people in the relevant area. He said the Minister would be consulted and a proper reply would be provided to Parliament on the next sitting day.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →