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Sitting of Saturday, 8 March 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 144 speeches· 56 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Casual Labourers Recruited to Ceylon Mineral Sands Limited (Q.444/2025) 4 speeches
    • CASUAL LABOURERS RECRUITED TO CEYLON MINERAL SANDS LIMITED: NON-PAYMENT OF SALARIES

      AI summary A question was raised regarding casual labourers recruited to Ceylon Mineral Sands Limited and the alleged non-payment of their salaries. The matter sought clarification on the status of these workers’ payments and any action being taken to resolve the issue.

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    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Chanaka Madugoda asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development about casual labourers recruited to Ceylon Mineral Sands Limited, Pulmudai, from 1 July 2024, who had allegedly not received salaries or allowances. He sought clarification on the reasons for non-payment, the steps to pay outstanding dues, and measures to ensure their job security.

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    • Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that 118 employees at Ceylon Mineral Sands Limited had been recruited outside the approved cadre and procedure, including due to political preferences during the election period, and therefore had not been paid salaries. He said the company has sought approval from the Department of Public Enterprises to fill 118 approved labourer posts, after which the current casual workers will be placed properly, initially on contract from March, with no intention to terminate them. He added that payments outside the approved cadre would create audit issues and that job security would be ensured once formal approval is received.

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    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Chanaka Madugoda thanked the Minister for the response and for assuring workers during a visit that they would not face injustice. The statement indicates support for the Minister’s handling of workers’ concerns.

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