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Sitting of Thursday, 21 May 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 196 speeches· 66 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Beligaha Court Complex (Minister of Justice) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Chanaka Madugoda asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration why legal proceedings had not begun at the new Beligaha, Galle court complex despite its opening on 19 July 2024, and when court operations were expected to commence there. He also sought information on the planned future use of the existing Galle Fort Courts Complex and the losses incurred from the new buildings and land remaining unused.

      InfrastructureJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Galle New Court Complex at Beligaha has not yet commenced operations because the State Engineering Corporation, the contractor, has delayed completion of electrical and mechanical works due to financial difficulties, and courts cannot be relocated in stages. He said completion and handover to the Judiciary are expected by the first week of June 2026. He also explained that the existing Galle Fort court buildings are not owned by the Ministry and, following Cabinet approval, are to be vested in the UDA for proposed development projects, including tourism, while no rental or maintenance loss has arisen to the Government from the delay.

      Public FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda asked a supplementary question regarding the new court complex relocated from the Galle Fort World Heritage Site to Beligaha to support tourism. He noted that the complex was opened on 19 July 2024 and asked whether globally used digital technologies would be introduced when operations commence at the newly built facility.

      Justice & Human RightsInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara corrected the premise that the Beligaha Court Complex had been opened, stating that although construction began in 2011, it has not yet been declared open and is expected to begin operations in the first week of June. He added that selected courtrooms are being equipped with digital systems and that such facilities will also be provided at the new complex.

      InfrastructureJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Asked whether, once the new court complex begins operations, the Government plans to provide related public services at or near the premises for the convenience of the public and lawyers. He noted that the project appeared largely complete and expressed satisfaction with the Minister’s earlier response.

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    • The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary The Attorney-at-Law stated that, following a recent inspection, the relevant court-related project is about 95 per cent complete after accelerated work over the past one and a half years. He said support had been provided for lawyers to establish chambers, and that auxiliary services such as notarial offices would be introduced to the area as courts are established, though he did not have the full list available.

      Justice & Human RightsInfrastructure Full speech →