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Sitting of Tuesday, 17 June 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 280 speeches· 56 speakers

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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants 8 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Nishantha Perera asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on whether the Land Reform Commission had granted land to its employees under special privileges, including the number of beneficiaries and the legal basis for such alienations. He requested a full report and asked whether those lands could be sold or transferred, how many had been transferred to third parties, and what action would be taken regarding such sales or transfers.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Land Reform Commission has allocated land lots to serving employees under an employee welfare scheme since 1982, with recoveries made from employees. He said records from 2007 to 11 April 2025 show that deeds have been issued to 395 employees, and that a full report would be presented. He explained that the scheme was implemented under the Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972, particularly provisions relating to employee welfare, as an alternative to the costly provision of housing or hostel facilities, with earlier allocations generally around 40 perches per employee.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe explained that the Land Reforms Commission’s allocation of housing plots to eligible employees was based on Commission-approved welfare policy, limited to staff with at least five years’ continuous service and no disciplinary action. He stated that plot sizes and charges were determined under prior Commission circulars and legal provisions, and that transfers were made through normal conveyancing processes, making “Sinnakkara” deeded land private property. He noted that issues raised in the 2023 Auditor General’s Report on land allocations would be reviewed and rectified by the current Commission, and tabled the register of employee land beneficiaries as an annexure.

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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Nishantha Perera asked whether the Ministry has a programme to provide land to vulnerable and landless families, noting that many poor households, including multiple families living together, lack even a small plot of land. He raised the question in the context of concerns that land has been granted to others, including politicians, while many needy families remain without land.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that a programme has begun to grant LRC land permits and deeds to current occupants using such lands for housing or agriculture, with a target of at least 5,000 land titles in 2025. He added that the Government also plans to allocate at least 500 LRC land parcels for commercial, agricultural, and industrial investment projects in 2025, with the aim of contributing to economic value and growth.

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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Nishantha Perera asked what action is being taken regarding lands held by the Land Reform Commission with unidentified ownership, particularly where people are occupying such lands through political or other influence. He sought clarification on measures to address unauthorized occupations.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said repeated concerns about LRC lands relate to irregularities involving political actors, some officials, manipulated records, and misuse of LRC funds, including a COPE-revealed loss of about Rs. 350 million on an organic fertilizer project. He also noted excess staff recruitment during election periods and said the Government is investigating complaints, digitizing LRC records, and preparing procedures to regularize operations. He stated that a plan is being developed to use LRC lands for residential, agricultural, and industrial purposes to support the economy and provide proper access and title to the public.

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