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10th Parliament· 21 debates· 262 speeches· 60 speakers

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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide detailed information on lands in the Southern Province transferred to the Land Reform Commission at its establishment, broken down by Divisional Secretary’s Division. The question seeks data on sub-50-acre lands transferred to private individuals, including recipients, extents, and whether transfers were for business or agricultural purposes, as well as lands still undisposed, lands under legal proceedings, and lands requested for new projects.

      AgricultureLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation, responding on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, stated that the answers to parts (a)(i) to (v) of the question were provided in Annexes 1 to 5, which were tabled. He indicated that part (b) was not applicable.

      Land & HousingAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB

      AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara raised concerns about idle lands and the need to use them for future industrial and agricultural development. He asked what plans exist for proper land utilization and management, whether procedures will be centralized, and whether a district-wise roadmap will be provided.

      AgricultureLand & HousingInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe addressed recurring concerns over Land Reform Commission lands, noting problems such as missing files, poor record management, and underuse of land. He said the Government is developing an orderly process to allocate LRC lands for industries, agro-industries and investment, and to grant ownership to current residents where appropriate. He proposed that District and Divisional Coordinating Committees oversee and question LRC officers on land matters in each district to improve implementation.

      AgricultureLand & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB

      AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara proposed that the Deputy Minister identify Land Reform Commission lands causing environmental damage, citing Gin Ganga Mitiya Watta and harm to rivers that may contribute to flooding. He urged the implementation of a plan to address these environmentally harmful land uses.

      EnvironmentLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the Government is prepared to act on the matter raised and requested specific examples or instances to support action. He pledged that action would be taken once such details are provided.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →