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10th Parliament· 18 debates· 239 speeches· 54 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: LRC Land in Mahenawatta - Pitipana Sale (Q.3/2025) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB

      AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to clarify whether land belonging to the Land Reform Commission exists or existed at Mahenawatta, Pitipana. He sought details on whether the land had been sold or is planned for sale, the amount and per-perch value if sold, the rationale for selling to an external party despite Government land needs, and whether steps would be taken to reacquire it.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, the Deputy Minister stated that Pitipana Watta, also known as Mahena Watta, had been disposed of to State institutions and through an Employees’ Welfare Fund sale. He specified allocations of 124 acres, 1 rood and 17.87 perches to the Urban Development Authority, 1 rood and 16.85 perches to the Defence Ministry’s Research and Development Centre, and 20 perches sold at Rs. 1,000 per perch, noting that disposals were completed and no valuation was obtained by the Land Reform Commission. He said reacquisition was unnecessary for State-held portions, while the 20-perch welfare fund plot could be acquired for a Government purpose if required.

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    • The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB

      AI summary Aruna Panagoda asked for clarification on when a particular land was sold and to whom it was sold.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe clarified that the figures provided on disposals were as at 31 December 2023. He stated that the specific year had not been supplied because it had not been requested.

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    • The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB

      AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda raised concern over a 20-perch State land block in Mahenawatta allegedly being sold for Rs. 20,000 despite its high urban value and proximity to several Government institutions. He argued that past failures in proper procedure have harmed State land management and said the area urgently needs land for a police station. He requested that the land be reacquired and allocated to the Police for that purpose.

      Land & HousingPublic FinanceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe raised concern that a valuable 20-perch plot near Homagama, Pitipana had been sold for Rs. 1,000 per perch under provisions of the LRC Act for employee housing and amenities. He said 392 employees had received land and 157 more had letters of intent, but alleged that influential or politically connected groups were obtaining high-value land at low prices. He noted that LRC land disposed of under the Employees’ Welfare Fund can be reacquired for a government purpose, and proposed that the Divisional Coordinating Committee adopt a resolution to enable such reacquisition.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →