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Sitting of Thursday, 5 February 2026

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 327 speeches· 108 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: State Land in Alankalagala and X-Press Pearl Disaster (Q.7-9/2025) 8 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ravi Bandara

      AI summary Hon. Ravi Bandara raised Question No. 8 (1430/2025) regarding the allocation of State land in the Alankalagala Grama Niladhari Division to the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. He sought clarification on the status and details of the land allocation, including the relevant administrative or policy basis for transferring or assigning the land to the SLBC.

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

      AI summary On behalf of the Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister, Aravinda Senarath answered a question on a State land lease, stating that possession had been handed over in 2011 after ministerial approval and that later sublease or mortgage arrangements required the approval of the Land Commissioner General. He said the relevant party was Nalaka Rathnayake – Ambewela Wind Power (Pvt) Ltd., and that in a sublease the third party does not pay lease rent to the Government. He further stated that after SLBC’s lease was cancelled for non-payment, approval was given to mortgage the land to one of the subsequent lessees, and that lease arrears of Rs. 2,867,640 identified in 2025 had led to instructions to proceed under the State Lands Ordinance and cancel the lease.

      Land & HousingAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ravindra Bandara

      AI summary Asked what action has been or will be taken regarding the alleged irregular transfer of leased land to a third party without legal approval and the non-payment of lease dues by the original party. He framed the issue as actions taken contrary to law and sought accountability for those irregular acts.

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

      AI summary Information received by the Ministry indicates improper transactions involving state lands leased to intermediaries in nearly 20 districts. The Welimada Divisional Secretariat case in Badulla, raised by another Member, is described as apparently politically influenced and transferred to third parties, and the Ministry is considering urgent inquiries and legal action.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ravindra Bandara

      AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara asked what steps would be taken to address unpaid lease arrears and protect State land at risk. He alleged a possible nexus between lessees and officials and urged either prompt recovery of arrears or repossession of the land.

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

      AI summary Aravinda Senarath stated that public land had been misallocated in some cases to political associates and that lease revenues from such projects had been neglected despite the public bearing indirect taxes. He said the Government is enforcing the law against defaulters, initiating recovery of arrears, and will take lawful action regarding a sub-lessee ordered to vacate in 2018 who has appealed.

      Land & HousingPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that 23 directly and 23 indirectly affected fisheries-related categories were identified following the X-Press Pearl disaster, including damage to gear and aquaculture in the Negombo lagoon. He said USD 56.90 million was initially claimed from the insurer, with a further USD 2.28 million after appeals, and Rs. 2,980.5 million has so far been received, of which Rs. 2,794.96 million was sent to District Secretariats for beneficiary payments. He clarified that no special compensation plan exists for Puttalam District, but verified gear and equipment damage there has been paid, while livelihood-loss compensation was limited to the scientifically determined fishing-ban area from Negombo lagoon to offshore Negombo-Panadura.

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