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Sitting of Tuesday, 20 January 2026

10th Parliament· 23 debates· 219 speeches· 59 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: State Lands on Lease in Anuradhapura District (Q.27/2026) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide details of State lands leased in each DS Division of Anuradhapura District. He also sought clarification on alleged illegal clearing and cultivation of about 100 acres of State land in Kodinnewa village, Horowpothana, including the identities and legal rights of those involved and whether they received fertilizer subsidies and the value of any such subsidies.

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    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Aravinda Senarath provided an answer on State land leases in Anuradhapura District, listing figures by Divisional Secretariat Division and noting that Thambuttegama lands are vested in the Mahaweli Authority. He stated that no permits, grants or long-term licences have been issued for the relevant lands, while officials are surveying and gathering details on cultivation reportedly carried out since around 2005 by residents, outsiders, and former MP S.M. Chandrasena and his spouse. He also reported that fertilizer subsidy and cash assistance had been provided for limited acreages during recent Maha seasons, with specific payment and fertilizer quantities given.

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    • The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB

      AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna alleged that politicians have encroached on State lands, citing claims that former MP S.M. Chandrasena cultivated 75–100 acres in Kodinnewa, Horowpothana using political influence and Civil Security Department involvement. He questioned a contradiction in the Government’s response, which said farmers could not be identified while also naming the former MP, and asked for a proper inquiry and a clear report to Parliament.

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    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister said informal and undocumented allocation of land to politicians and associates has created administrative difficulties and is a longstanding national issue. Regarding Horowpothana, he stated that field inspections are being conducted and the Divisional Secretary has been instructed to submit a report promptly, after which further information will be provided.

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    • The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB

      AI summary Asked whether, in the Horowpothana–Kahatagasdigiliya areas where many people engage in livestock farming, lands without confirmed specific identities could be allocated as community pasture. He noted that farmers face a shortage of fodder lands during the Maha season and sought consideration of this allocation to support their livestock.

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    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister addressed concerns affecting dairy farmers in multiple districts and advised that formal requests be submitted through District or Divisional Coordinating Committees. He stated that the Ministry is already working to identify pasture lands and, upon receiving requests, will survey and release suitable State lands for fodder cultivation.

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