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Sitting of Wednesday, 20 August 2025

10th Parliament· 14 debates· 158 speeches· 65 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: National Gem and Jewellery Authority Property (Q.4/2024) 7 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development about a National Gem and Jewellery Authority building and land at Galle Face Terrace, Kollupitiya, which he said had subsided due to adjacent construction by a Renuka Holdings-affiliated company. He sought confirmation of the Authority’s legal action against Renuka Holdings and asked whether the Government-appointed Board of Directors planned to settle the case and sell the property to the company, or to explain if not.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary Minister Sunil Handunnetti stated that the Authority owns a five-storey building at Galle Face Terrace that was damaged during adjacent construction by Galle Face Properties, with NBRO and CECB reports obtained and a District Court case filed against Renuka Holdings and Galle Face Properties. He said there is no decision to settle the case or sell the property to Renuka Holdings, although its unsolicited offer of Rs. 415.25 million prompted the Board to consider options including repair, rebuilding, or sale through government tender procedures. He added that any disposal would require a transparent tender process and Cabinet approval, and that the matter will next be addressed in court on 10 September 2025.

      Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake argued that the National Gem and Jewellery Authority’s Kollupitiya building should not be sold cheaply, citing alleged damage from a nearby Renuka Holdings high-rise and the existence of legal action seeking an injunction. He questioned reports that a previous Board had decided to sell the property specifically to Renuka Holdings and asked for records to clarify the matter. He said that if a sale proceeds despite NBRO advice to vacate and issues such as parking and frontage, it should only be at maximum value and for the purpose of obtaining a better site or building.

      InfrastructurePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary Sunil Handunnetti stated that any action regarding State assets would be based only on valuations by State institutions and court decisions. He said the Government would not sell or dispose of assets through unsolicited proposals, and that any disposal would require a transparent tender process, selection of the highest bid, and Cabinet approval.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Government over an alleged Board decision to sell a State building affected by Renuka’s construction to Renuka. He asked the Minister to produce evidence if denying the decision and said any disposal should follow proper procedure, emphasizing that his concern was to prevent loss to the State and noting the Government’s stated position against privatization for such sales.

      Public Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that, after reviewing the relevant Board decisions, there was no decision to sell the building to Renuka Holdings or any other party.

      Public Finance Full speech →