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Sitting of Tuesday, 3 June 2025

10th Parliament· 23 debates· 181 speeches· 56 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Tank Renovation under Mahaweli (Q.513/2025) 5 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary In response to Question 513/2025, the Deputy Minister stated that 4,826 tanks have been identified as needing renovation: 101 under the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority, 174 under the Department of Irrigation, and 4,551 under the Department of Agrarian Development. He said renovation plans cover 42 Mahaweli tanks, 23 Irrigation Department reservoirs, and 209 Agrarian Development projects involving tanks, anicuts and canals, with work already commenced. Detailed annexes and district-wise plans have been placed in the Library.

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    • The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB

      AI summary Padmasiri Bandara raised a supplementary question on land issues in Mahaweli areas, alleging that large extents of land had been privately allocated to public figures and remain uncultivated. He also referred to reported paid transfers of ownership in Mahaweli “B” and “D” zones and asked what action the Ministry is taking to address these matters.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that inquiries are under way into Mahaweli lands granted for projects, including the funds provided, implementation status, and possible further action. He requested that related issues first be taken up at District Coordinating Committees and then reported to the Ministry, noting that the Ministry, the Mahaweli Authority, and the Ministry of Agriculture are prepared to act.

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    • The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB

      AI summary Hon. Padmasiri Bandara alleged that appointments in Mahaweli areas have historically favoured selected individuals, resulting in irregular transactions, fraud and corruption. Referring to a recent gazette for recruiting RPM officers, he asked whether recruitment would also proceed for the next cadre level.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Under the “Vāri Mahima – Our Heritage” programme, Rs. 7,800 million has been allocated in 2025 to renovate 275 tanks through the Mahaweli Authority, Irrigation Department, and Agrarian Development institutions. Addressing Mahaweli Authority appointments, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe stated that past postings and transfers involved serious irregularities and that current appointments, promotions, and recruitment would follow proper procedures and prevailing Government policy.

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