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Sitting of Saturday, 15 March 2025

10th Parliament· 11 debates· 109 speeches· 44 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Projects Planned on Land of Walahanduwa Estate, Galle (Q.255/2024) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on planned subdivisions and project allocations at Walahanduwa Estate in Nugaduwa, Galle District. He sought information on the current status, expenditure, identified needs and expected benefits, which projects are considered essential, whether halted projects can be restarted, and the potential losses if they cannot proceed.

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

      AI summary On behalf of the Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister, the Deputy Minister detailed past sales and leases from Walahanduwa Estate in Galle, including allocations to Land Reforms Commission employees, the Akmeemana Multi-purpose Cooperative Society and one long-term leaseholder. He said proposed allocations to the Central Cultural Fund and the Walahanduwa Samurdhi Community Based Bank had been surveyed and valued but not completed, while no alienation had been made to the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority. He stated that Gazette Extraordinary No. 2271/25 of 15 March 2022 vested 401 hectares of the estate in the State Plantation Corporation, creating overlapping requests and leaving related land acquisition processes under the Land Acquisition Act still in progress with no payments made to date.

      Land & HousingAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

      AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera asked for clarification on the Government’s plans for the remaining land within the 401-hectare Walahanduwa Estate, noting that parts have been earmarked for projects while unauthorized occupations and irregular allocations exist. He requested details on the steps to be taken to address those occupations and allocations.

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

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that five acres had been allocated for LRC staff housing and that 42 requests from state institutions and projects could not be approved based on reports. He clarified that the official answer did not record any unauthorized occupations, but said he would inquire and take action if the Member provided specific details.

      Public FinanceLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera asked the Deputy Minister what steps the Ministry intends to take regarding unused allocated areas at the Galle Techno Park, including space earmarked for a conference hall.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Dr. Susil Ranasinghe stated that there is widespread uncertainty regarding lands administered by the Land Reform Commission across its 18 regional offices, including whether assigned projects are operating and whether lands have been encroached upon. He said discussions have been held with the LRC and a programme is being prepared to verify land status, assess project activity, identify encroachments, and regularize the relevant matters.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →