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Sitting of Thursday, 7 August 2025

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 208 speeches· 68 speakers

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  3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: Arable LRC Lands in Monaragala District (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena SJB

      AI summary Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on arable government lands and Land Reform Commission-owned lands in the Monaragala District. He sought clarification on whether the Government is aware that deed issuance has been suspended and that long-term occupants of LRC lands, some for 25 to 30 years, have not received title deeds or permits. He asked whether steps will be taken to issue title deeds or land permits to those occupants, and if not, the reasons for inaction.

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

      AI summary Deputy Minister Susil Ranasinghe, replying on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, provided land extents held by category, totalling 161,506 hectares, and stated that the Land Reform Commission’s remaining extent after acquisitions and exclusions is 6,439 acres, 1 rood and 6.58 perches. He said the relevant process has not been suspended and that the LRC is continuing a programme to issue deeds or permits to long-term occupants, with plans to issue 7,000 deeds island-wide, including in Monaragala District, by 31 December 2025.

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

      AI summary Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena raised concerns that many families in Monaragala have occupied LRC lands for 30–40 years but still face delays in receiving deeds. He asked whether the Government could apply a valuation framework based on the length of occupation, rather than current land values, when issuing deeds to long-term settlers.

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

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Government is beginning a programme to issue land deeds and permits, starting on 13 August in the first Divisional Secretariat Division in Kilinochchi under the Minister and Northern Province Governor. He said LRC deeds would be issued first in Kilinochchi under the “1.4” initiative, and that any valuation concerns could be discussed and addressed as the process proceeds.

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

      AI summary Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena said many occupants cultivating State lands are poor and need secure land titles for practical purposes such as obtaining bank loans and transferring property to children. He asked whether the Government would promptly introduce a mechanism to issue “Urumaya” freehold deeds or other valid deeds, or revalidate BAG permits, following the temporary halt to deed issuance under the “Urumaya” programme.

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

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the “Urumaya” freehold programme has been paused due to procedural and legal concerns raised by the Department of the Land Commissioner General. He said Cabinet appointed a land law expert committee, whose report has been referred to the Attorney-General, and implementation will proceed after legal advice is received. He added that the Government’s broader programme to issue deeds and permits continues, and pending “Urumaya” applications can be considered once deed issuance resumes.

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