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Sitting of Thursday, 19 June 2025

10th Parliament· 15 debates· 132 speeches· 55 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on drinking water shortages in the Monaragala District, including affected villages, existing community-based water projects, how many are functioning, and future measures to expand them. He also questioned the removal of the Urban Development Authority office in Monaragala, the resulting need for residents to travel to Badulla or Kataragama for services, and whether steps will be taken to re-establish a UDA office in Monaragala.

      Land & HousingInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister provided detailed answers on drinking water shortages in Monaragala District, stating that 65 villages are affected and listing impacted areas by Divisional Secretariat. He said 177 water projects have been undertaken, 163 are completed and functioning, and 10 new priority community water projects are currently being constructed. He also confirmed that the Urban Development Authority district office in Monaragala had been removed due to high operating costs and that steps will be taken to re-establish it expeditiously.

      Land & HousingInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena raised concerns about public inconvenience caused by the relocation of the UDA office to Badulla and the operation of an office in Kataragama, which is far from many areas of Monaragala District. He requested that the UDA office be re-established in Monaragala town, citing its central location and the long travel distances faced by residents from areas such as Iginigala and Siyambalanduwa.

      Infrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary T.B. Sarath stated that swift action would be taken regarding the matter under discussion.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena questioned the Urban Development Authority’s gazetting of all 29 Grama Niladhari divisions in the Buttala Divisional Secretariat area, and other underdeveloped GN divisions in Monaragala District, as “developed” areas. He said this classification creates difficulties for poor residents seeking approval for house plans and small enterprises, and asked whether the designations could be revised so approvals can be handled at Pradeshiya Sabha level in genuinely underdeveloped areas.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary Hon. T.B. Sarath stated that the UDA had consulted Pradeshiya Sabha chairmen, members, and officials when the relevant gazette was issued, and that underdeveloped Grama Niladhari divisions should have been identified for exclusion at that stage. He said that, in light of the issue now being raised, discussions could be held with newly elected local authorities and the Ministry to consider suitable revisions.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →