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Sitting of Tuesday, 6 January 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 256 speeches· 78 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to a procedural claim, asserting that questions falling within a member’s subject area are permissible. He accused the person addressed of making a false statement on that point.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs about the alleged transfer of the OIC’s official residence and approximately two roods of land at Garagoda, Yatiyantota, originally belonging to Sri Lanka Railways and later handed to the Sri Lanka Police. He sought clarification on the legality of any transfer to a private party, the identity of transferees, whether the premises were transferred for political activities, and what legal action would follow regarding alterations to the old building and unauthorized construction.

      Law & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister, replying on behalf of the Minister, stated that the Yatiyantota property used as the OIC’s official residence has no recorded formal handover date to the Sri Lanka Police and was leased in 2013 to a party for residential and agricultural purposes during regularization of railway reserve lands. He said State Lands law applies, referred to a 2015 letter from the Yatiyantota Divisional Secretary tabled as Annex 01, and noted there is no information it was officially assigned for political activities or that police received complaints about alterations or unauthorized construction.

      Law & OrderLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala questioned the transfer of a 120-year-old Sri Lanka Railways building, formerly used as the Yatiyantota Police OIC’s official residence, to a private individual in 2009 after it was purportedly taken for restoration and regularization. He alleged the property was not returned to the Police and asked whether it could be restored for public use. He further asked what action could be taken if the lease conditions were breached by demolishing the old building and using the premises for political activities.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary Sunil Watagala stated that the lease in question was executed through the Yatiyantota Divisional Secretary. He said that if the lease conditions have been breached and not enforced, steps can be taken, including having the property revert to the State since it falls under the Divisional Secretary’s authority.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB

      AI summary Asked what legal and administrative capacity exists to recover State properties around Yatiyantota town that are currently held on leases by private parties. He requested that such properties be taken back for Police or other State purposes and that action be taken against any parties misusing them.

      Public FinanceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary Based on documents under review, legal action will be taken if unlawful use or violations of the agreement are established. The statement signals an intention to enforce the agreement through legal proceedings where breaches are found.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →