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Sitting of Thursday, 10 April 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 162 speeches· 51 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa 11 speeches
    • Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government whether he was aware that Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in the Porativupattu Divisional Secretary’s Division of Batticaloa are key link roads that remain unreconstructed despite other recent road works. He requested details of the measures to reconstruct these roads, or reasons if no action is planned.

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    • Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister replied that the Kokkadicholai–Ambilanturai Road is being rehabilitated by the Road Development Authority under the World Bank-funded Integrated Connectivity Development Project, with upgrading to a two-lane road using flexible and some concrete pavement. He stated that sections of Villukulam Road have already been rehabilitated and that remaining works will proceed in phases, with Rs. 20 million allocated for the year. He also said Rs. 31 million has been set aside in 2025 for Bakki-ella Road rehabilitation, including concrete pavement works and further proposed development by the Porativupattu Pradeshiya Sabha under the Eastern Rural Development Project.

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    • Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam welcomed the Minister’s response on Ambilanturai Road but raised concern that the Porativupattu DDC had not met six months after the Government took office and that the Vellaveli–Bakki-ella–Ugana road remained in poor condition. He questioned whether the Ministry could arrange immediate rehabilitation despite previous references to 13th Amendment responsibilities, citing limited road allocations and an incident where an ambulance could not pass without temporary soil filling.

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    • Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna acknowledged concerns about the condition of roads, particularly Bakki-ella, and said allocations had been made within budgetary constraints by the President as Minister of Finance. He stated that the Government would act according to those allocations and would examine any delays in convening District or Divisional Coordinating Committee meetings, where chairs have already been appointed, with a view to expediting them.

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    • Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked about the 2025 Eastern Province allocation and the portion earmarked for Batticaloa District through the Provincial Ministry, noting that MPs lack clarity on projects being undertaken by the Eastern Provincial Council. He highlighted additional deteriorated roads, including Unnichchai–Pavakkodichchenai and Kiran–Pulipaindakal, and asked whether provincial funds could be used for their rehabilitation. He also questioned when Provincial Council elections would be held, given the absence of a functioning council.

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    • Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that district-level allocation issues could be addressed through the District Coordinating Committee. He said he did not have the exact statistics immediately available but could provide them, and noted that allocations for the district and relevant Divisional Secretariat divisions could be clarified at the DCC.

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    • Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested the Minister to take action, if possible, to complete the identified road works.

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    • Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Budget provides increased allocations for rural road development. He noted that roads in the Member’s district, as well as in Puttalam, have suffered significant damage and said rehabilitation is being carried out in stages.

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    • Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked for clarification on whether 15 April had been officially declared a public holiday, noting that approval was reportedly still pending from Cabinet. He said many public officers were seeking confirmation and requested the Minister to clarify the position.

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    • Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the week in question already includes a public holiday for Good Friday, leaving three working days. He said no decision had yet been taken to declare the 15th a holiday, but the Member’s request would be considered.

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