Sitting of Thursday, 19 June 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented 3 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 7 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) 7 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lankans Departed for Seasonal Employment in South Korea (Q.3/2024) 10 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) 9 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 7 (918/2025) - Deferred 3 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Wild Elephant Conservation and Red Data Book 5 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Questions: Land in Wattala and Sri Lanka Railways Income 4 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Question under Standing Order 27(2): Medicine Procurement Delays 2 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Question under Standing Order 27(2): Pallimunai Land and Military Camp Issues 8 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised the case of 24 displaced families from Pallimunai, Mannar, whose privately owned coastal housing lands are now occupied by security forces and used as a Navy camp. He said the owners hold deeds and have filed cases to reclaim the properties, while moves are being made to acquire the lands under the Land Acquisition Act. He submitted a dossier to Hansard and urged the President, as Minister of Defence, to stop the acquisition process and return the lands to the affected families.

      Security & DefenceJustice & Human RightsLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister confirmed that the Pallimunai land in Mannar, currently used by the Navy, is strategically important for coastal surveillance and preventing illegal activities. He said the matter was discussed at the Defence Ministry Advisory Committee, and following a court decision, steps are being taken to acquire the land for the Ministry of Defence while paying fair compensation to verified owners, with a proposed valuation of Rs. 151.5 million. He added that the Government is mindful of the affected fisherfolk’s livelihoods and will consider providing alternative nearby land where possible.

      Land & HousingSecurity & Defence Full speech →
    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan opposed the acquisition of privately titled lands for Navy use, stating that the owners would not accept compensation in place of their land. He urged that the plots be returned to their owners and that, if necessary, adjoining land be allocated to the Navy instead.

      Land & HousingSecurity & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said he had previously requested the Security Forces Commander in Jaffna to carry out a site inspection with villagers and the District Secretary. He asked the Deputy Minister to send a delegation for a joint site visit, noting that while strategic security needs should be considered, there is significant local demand that also requires attention.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & Defence Full speech →
    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB

      AI summary Agreed to proceed with the matter and offered thanks.

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    • The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Rauff Hakeem sought clarification from the Deputy Minister regarding the large military camp in Silavathurai within the Musali Pradeshiya Sabha limits in Mannar, stating that it covers the village and bazaar. He said he had raised the matter repeatedly at the Consultative Committee and requested a response to ensure justice for the affected residents.

      Security & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB

      AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera stated that the matter had been discussed at the Ministry’s Advisory Committee and that further discussions were scheduled. He indicated that the Ministry would attend to the issue and respond accordingly.

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13. 13 Procedural Ministerial Statements 7 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Motion on Hours of Sitting and Leave to Introduce Bill 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority 58 speeches ▸