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10th Parliament· 16 debates· 177 speeches· 64 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Grant of State Land in Mahiyanganaya Town (Q.5/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Sudath Balagalla JJB

      AI summary Hon. Sudath Balagalla asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation about the proposed preferential lease of State land in Mahiyanganaya Town to Mr. Y.M. Rathnapala. He noted that the land had earlier been identified for an agricultural sales centre and allegedly sought for the Department of Agrarian Services, and questioned the grounds for granting it to an individual over 80 years old. He requested clarification on whether State land allocation criteria, including Government land needs and the recipient’s physical fitness, had been considered, and whether the lease approval would be revoked.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe confirmed several details regarding a land lease requested by the Mahiyanganaya Agrarian Services Centre on 03.03.2023. He stated that under the State Lands Ordinance, leases may be granted to anyone over 18 with no maximum age limit, based on ability to pay rent, project feasibility, and availability of land for Government needs. He added that maximum age and physical fitness are not considered, and that the lease approval will be cancelled because lease conditions have been breached.

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    • The Hon. Sudath Balagalla JJB

      AI summary Hon. Sudath Balagalla alleged that valuable state land originally intended for an agricultural equipment sales centre in the Girandurukotte/Mahiyanganaya area had been transferred through political influence rather than tender or auction. He questioned how land worth an estimated Rs. 300–400 million was registered to the 82-year-old father of a former UNP Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, despite stated criteria focusing on economic production capacity, and requested an investigation into the alleged abuse.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the land in question was granted on a preferential basis following a letter dated 27 September 2022 from then Land Minister Harin Fernando. He indicated that the grant was made accordingly.

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    • The Hon. Sudath Balagalla JJB

      AI summary Hon. Sudath Balagalla alleged procedural irregularities and malpractice in the handling of a land matter involving farmer organizations in Badulla. He said a letter indicating that the organizations agreed to construct a building and had funds was suppressed, while another letter claimed they lacked funds and recommended the land be taken back by the State. He requested that all activities on the land be halted, a preliminary investigation be conducted, and the land be re-granted to the farmer organizations.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary The land in question had been allocated on preferential terms for a centre to buy and sell beneficiaries’ produce at fair prices. Dr. Susil Ranasinghe stated that reports indicate it is instead being used as a hotel or restaurant, and that if the legal basis is established, action can be taken to re-vest the land.

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