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Sitting of Tuesday, 20 January 2026

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

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  12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on Land Reform Commission lands in the Puttalam District allocated for investment projects, including their location, extent, development status, and lease payment compliance. He sought clarification on whether underdeveloped lands or lands with lease defaults have been identified and whether such lands will be repossessed. He also requested the total extent of LRC lands in Puttalam by Divisional Secretary’s Division and asked whether any of these lands would be made available for housing construction, and if not, the reasons why.

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

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister, Aravinda Senarath provided details on Land Reform Commission lands in Puttalam District vested under the Land Reform Law, noting that historical survey gaps mean records of vested and released lands are not fully precise. He stated that many remaining lands are under long-term encroachment and that settlers are being surveyed and granted deeds under approved procedures. He added that 43 of 48 investment projects have been developed, repossession is pursued where projects are not implemented or lease payments defaulted, and relevant divisional and project-wise details have been tabled in annexes placed in the Library.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Ajith Gihan raised concerns about alleged misuse of Divisional Secretariat and Land Reform Commission lands in the Puttalam District through forged documents. He said discrepancies between institutional records and documents produced by occupants create difficulties for authorities and police, and asked the Deputy Minister what measures would be taken to address the issue.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Aravinda Senarath stated that the Ministry and the Land Reform Commission are identifying relevant lands district-wide, including parcels unlawfully released, while considering long-term occupants who have lived there for decades. He said the Government aims to regularize legal status fairly, take disciplinary action against officers involved in unlawful alienations or favoritism, and ensure transparent procedures for lawful allocation and use of the lands.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Ajith Gihan raised concerns about LRC lands in Puttalam allegedly obtained or pursued under questionable circumstances by former political figures, including land in Thorawetiya, Nattandiya and Kumbutukuliya. He asked what steps would be taken to release such lands from improper claims and ensure they are allocated only to projects with genuine economic value and proper documentation.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath stated that the Ministry is reviewing land allocations and will repossess public lands not used for approved development purposes. He said action would be taken against politicians, associates, or others who obtained lands using forged documents, and requested Members to submit local coordination committee findings and evidence to support transparent regularization and protection of State lands.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →