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Sitting of Tuesday, 8 July 2025

10th Parliament· 17 debates· 194 speeches· 66 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Common Lands Allotted in Private Land Sales in Minuwangoda (Q. 849/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government about common lands transferred to the Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha when private lands are subdivided for sale. He sought details on the number and extent of such lands, whether any are being used for private purposes, the identities of alleged encroachers, and legal action taken. He also asked specifically about alleged unauthorized construction and reclamation on common land at “Amba Sevana Watta” in Nilpanagoda by a brother of a local politician, and whether action has been taken.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary In response to a parliamentary question, the Minister stated that 99 plots of common land under the Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha have been identified, with details placed in the Library as an annex. He said inquiries are ongoing to verify the continued existence of such lands and identify any unauthorized occupation, after which further details will be submitted. He also confirmed that two common plots in “Amba Sevana Watta” within Paragahawatta Estate, Nilpanagoda, are allegedly occupied by an unauthorized person, with further action to follow after inquiries.

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    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked whether legal action had been taken against a local politician who, while responsible for the relevant Pradeshiya Sabha, allegedly failed to act when land reserved for public amenities in the “Amba Sevana Watta” subdivision and another location was used by his brother. He noted that such reserved land, typically 10 per cent of larger subdivisions, is intended for common amenities and questioned the Minister on enforcement of the relevant legal obligations.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna

      AI summary An investigation is underway into the alleged unlawful acquisition, after no action had been taken for many years. The Minister stated that further steps will be taken within the legal framework as required.

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    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked whether an external audit could be conducted into alleged illegal actions at the Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha and Urban Council, citing pressure from a politician despite officials’ efforts to serve the public. He sought measures beyond an internal audit to address the alleged misconduct.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna

      AI summary Unlawful acquisitions and related illegal activities have persisted over a long period in Minuwangoda and elsewhere. The Minister stated that future action would be taken within the existing legal framework and strictly according to the law.

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