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10th Parliament· 19 debates· 193 speeches· 64 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question Q.4/2025: Ratalankawa Land - Land Reform Commission 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB

      AI summary The member asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the “Ratalankawa” land in the Kamburupitiya DS Division of Matara District, including its total extent and the portions allocated to various institutions, particularly the Industrial Development Board. He sought clarification on whether allocations to Land Reform Commission employees had proper approval, requested tabling of any relevant approval letter, and questioned whether approval for another LRC land had been misused to allocate this land unlawfully. He also asked what action would be taken regarding families allegedly occupying the land unlawfully.

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

      AI summary The Deputy Minister, responding on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, provided details on land held by the Land Reform Commission, stating that about 101 acres are vested, with portions allotted to 20 institutions including 27 acres to the Industrial Development Board. He outlined the Commission’s employee land-allocation scheme, eligibility criteria, related court proceedings affirming employee rights, and steps to regularize unauthorised occupants under Plan No. 1584. He stated that detailed answers and annexures had been tabled and could be provided to the Member.

      Land & HousingAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama questioned the Land Reform Commission’s policy of granting 10- or 20-perch plots to employees with five years’ service, noting the high market value of such land at “Ratalankawa.” He asked whether any special risk or justification warranted this benefit for LRC employees compared with other public sector employees, and whether the policy would be reconsidered or extended to departments such as Forest, Wildlife, Railways, and Divisional Secretariats.

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

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe explained that the LRC has long granted non-commercial land for staff housing under welfare provisions, though the Act does not expressly require it. He noted concerns that some staff obtained commercially valuable urban plots through influence, but said blanket cancellation would be legally and practically problematic. He stated that if any such land is needed for another public purpose, it could be taken over through the District Coordinating Committee and relevant agencies.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama questioned land allocations along a road frontage that allegedly restrict access to interior plots, citing a 2006 circular requiring Ministerial approval for such allocations. He stated that requested documentation on approval, valuation and allocation had not been provided, and alleged that the Rs. 1,000-per-perch valuation appeared to relate to a different land while other allocations used higher valuations. He asked whether an investigation would be conducted into the allocation and valuation process, noting that related legal action concerned the Divisional Secretary’s power to cancel allocations rather than the validity of the allocations themselves.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary An assurance was given that a Ministry-level inquiry would be conducted into the procedures followed in allocating the specific land in question to employees, in response to points raised by another Member.

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