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

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Takeover of Community Water Supply Centres by NWSDB (Q.6/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing whether Community Water Supply Centres under the Department of National Community Water Supply are being transferred to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, and if so, what procedure is being followed. She sought clarification on whether all related properties would be taken over, whether the New Medagame, Dehiattakandiya unit had been transferred without a formal audit, and whether Cabinet approval had been obtained.

      InfrastructurePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that Community Water Supply Centres are not automatically taken over by the NWSDB, but procedures exist for taking over problematic or inactive centres once NWSDB coverage begins. He said takeovers require majority agreement from the relevant community-based organization, field inspection, and approvals from the Ministry Secretary and NWSDB Board, with only necessary assets transferred. Regarding a specific centre, he said steps had been taken to hand it over, but complaints about improper handover are under investigation, with the relevant guidelines placed in the Library.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe raised a supplementary question about the Nawamedagama community water project in Dehiattakandiya, which she said had supplied low-cost drinking water to about 2,500 families. She stated that a self-appointed committee of 35 persons had unilaterally handed the scheme over to the Water Board, causing hardship to residents, and asked whether action would be taken given alleged violations of Ministry of Water Supply Circular No. 12/01 of 21.03.2014 and a 25.02.2021 letter indicating that consumer requests could be accommodated.

      InfrastructureCost of Living Full speech →
    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary A takeover conducted under the Ministry’s EHO charters was initially considered procedurally proper, but beneficiaries have since complained that it was not carried out correctly. An investigation has been initiated, and further action will depend on its findings.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked about the status of an investigation the Minister had agreed to conduct following members’ concerns, which she said appeared justified after her own field inspection and review of documents in the Library. She noted that progress was expected by 25.03.11 and requested confirmation on whether the report had been received, the current status, and, if not completed, when progress would be provided.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that the investigation report had not been received by the expected date and that the relevant Ministry Secretary was handling the matter. He said he had again instructed the Secretary to expedite the report, after which further action would be taken based on its recommendations.

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