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Sitting of Wednesday, 12 November 2025

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

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question 1347/2025: Takeover of Maduwanwela Walawwa by Department of Archaeology 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide details on the takeover of Maduwanwela Walawwa by the Department of Archaeology under Question No. 1347/2025. The request sought information on the status, legal or administrative basis, and related particulars concerning the Department’s acquisition or management of the historic property.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister responded to a question on Maduwanwela Walawwa, stating that the property developed from a pre-1700 residence into a historically significant Walawwa completed in 1905, and was handed to the Department of Archaeology in 1978. He detailed the ownership, land extent, compensation paid, and Gazette notifications that vested the property and later declared part of it an Archaeological Reserve with a 400-yard buffer zone. He also acknowledged a discrepancy between the 13 acres 3 roods 13 perches handed over in 1978 and the 7 acres 23 perches declared as a reserve in 2006, noting that inter-agency discussions have occurred but no final decision has been reached.

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    • The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB

      AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri raised concerns over the historic Walawwa, noting its 300-year history, extensive built fabric, and reduction in land extent from 13 acres 3 roods 13 perches in 1978 to 7 acres 0 roods 23 perches in 2006. He asked whether the Ministry had confirmed through reviews that part of the historic land had been lost, in the context of local disputes and later attempts to acquire land by Gazette.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister responded to concerns about a historically significant site in Ratnapura, stating that he had inspected it and obtained reports from archaeological officials. He noted issues over land excluded between two Gazette notifications, alleged sale of a nearby plot, ongoing private construction, and unresolved questions about intermediary resales. He said the inquiry and government intervention are continuing, and that he would report the final position with the aim of protecting the monument and its surrounding landscape according to its declared status.

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    • The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB

      AI summary Asked whether the Ministry would urgently intervene and take action to protect the historic land in question.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that authorities are already intervening in the matter, working with the Department of Archaeology and relevant agencies including the Kolonna Divisional Secretariat, Land Reform Commission, Department of Survey, and Ministry of National Heritage. He said a structured inquiry would be completed swiftly and reported, with the aim of safeguarding the monument and surrounding landscape under archaeological regulations and restoring it properly to the nation.

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