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Sitting of Tuesday, 3 June 2025

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

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  12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Local Authorities Properties in Galle District (Q.871/2025) 5 speeches
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister answered Question 871/2025 on immovable properties held by local authorities in Galle District, stating that there are 20 such authorities and providing a summary of property counts for each, with Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha having the highest number at 178 and Thawalama Pradeshiya Sabha the lowest at 7. He said detailed information, including the legal or illegal status of possession and steps for regularization where required, has been placed in the Library as an annex.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked what action the Ministry is taking regarding properties, including commercially valuable lands in the Galle District, that were taken from private owners around the 1980s but were not legally vested in the Government or local authorities. He stated that some such properties are now being regularized by third parties linked to past political influence and questioned what will happen to assets on which public funds have been spent without a proper legal basis.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB

      AI summary The Minister acknowledged that 17 local authorities, excluding Ambalangoda Urban Council, Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha and Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, are occupying properties that have not been legally vested in them. He stated that requests have been made to vest those properties in the relevant institutions and said any privately owned properties would be investigated, with steps taken either to vest them properly or release them to the rightful parties.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked what action is being taken against those who authorized construction and maintenance of facilities on properties not legally vested in the State, using public funds. Citing the “Jnanapradipa” library begun by the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in 1984, he noted that national funds have been spent for decades despite unresolved legal ownership and ongoing court cases, and questioned how accountability and future ownership will be addressed.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB

      AI summary The Government stated that any misuse of properties or unlawful expenditure of public funds will be addressed under existing law. It indicated that legal action would be taken against those responsible where wrongdoing is established.

      Public FinanceJustice & Human Rights Full speech →