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Sitting of Wednesday, 12 November 2025

10th Parliament· 9 debates· 216 speeches· 53 speakers

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  2. 2 Oral question Oral Question 1289/2025: Lands belonging to Land Reform Commission - Transfer 5 speeches
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that 1,418,318 acres, 0 roods and 37 perches were declared under the Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, and 418,754 acres, 0 roods and 28 perches under the 1975 amendment. He said district-wise details of lands vested in the Land Reform Commission have been tabled in the Library, but the full extent had not been completely surveyed at takeover and is now being surveyed and mapped with the Department of Survey. He added that alienation is carried out under the Land Reform Law and Control Circular No. 2024/03, that the LRC does not issue “transfer certificates,” and listed the subsequent amendments and special provisions Acts relating to the 1972 Law.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB

      AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara noted that LRC land extents have been identified but not yet comprehensively audited. He asked what action would be taken regarding unauthorized occupants, including those settled through political patronage or who have become de facto permanent residents, in the course of current or future regularization and audit processes.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath said there is public and administrative uncertainty over land alienations and acquisitions, with records indicating past non-compliance and inadequate audits. He noted allegations that lands had been distributed to associates or relatives under previous political authorities and fragmented for activities such as gem mining. He stated that the Ministry intends to audit, regularize, and strengthen oversight to improve transparency and accountability in land use.

      Public FinanceLand & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB

      AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara raised concerns about “Niyathana Sadhana” instruments issued by the LRC for State lands, noting that Divisional Secretariats often lack records and that duplicate instruments have reportedly been issued for the same land. He asked whether a procedure will be established to cancel improperly issued instruments and grant rights to the eligible occupants.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Aravinda Senarath acknowledged irregularities in land instruments, including duplicate instruments for the same plot, long-term occupants being bypassed in favour of persons from other districts, and instruments issued without site inspections. He said discussions are under way with Legal Affairs to introduce a standardized instrument and strengthen the legal framework to address about 600 related court cases lawfully and fairly.

      Land & HousingJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →