Sitting of Friday, 22 May 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Papers Presented 5 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions 3 speeches ▸
3. 3 Procedural Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting 20 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) 8 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK

     AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam asked the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply about 125 land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam, Vavuniya, distributed to public sector employees in 2011 through the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat and the National Housing Development Authority. He sought clarification on whether land grants should be issued, whether the developed lands have been revalued, whether the original distribution value will be considered, and the time frames for revaluation and issuing permits to occupants.

     Land & HousingPublic Finance Full speech →
   • The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Vavuniya housing project began in 2011 for 709 state employees selected by the Divisional Secretary, with NHDA loans and grants, and that only 171 beneficiaries currently reside there while many plots are vacant, rented, occupied by relatives, or incomplete. He said NHDA is identifying the correct current beneficiaries for deed issuance, based on a 2012 Government Valuation Department valuation, and no fresh valuation is required. Since the land was granted to NHDA in 2022, beneficiaries will not be charged land value, but must settle NHDA construction costs; deeds will be issued after the Divisional Secretary confirms the eligible public servants and the NHDA Board approves the papers.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised concerns about land plots allocated to public officers in 2011 and later handed to the National Housing Development Authority in 2019. He noted discrepancies over whether grants would be valued at 2011/2012 or 2022 rates, stating beneficiaries were prepared to pay if earlier valuations applied. He requested that the Ministry review the previously interviewed and shortlisted list of public officers and proceed with granting the remaining plots, rather than initiating a fresh selection process.

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   • The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that documents are being prepared to issue deeds to 125 current occupants. He said the eligibility of 169 others remains under inquiry, and any allocations found to be held by non-occupants will be cancelled, while those who have come forward have already been processed for deed issuance.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK

     AI summary Asked the Deputy Minister to address the case of over 300 people on an earlier waiting list who have not received land deeds after the Divisional Secretary handed the land to the National Housing Development Authority. Requested a joint review by the Ministry and the Vavuniya Divisional Secretary to allocate the remaining plots, while noting that 125 current residents are already being processed.

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   • The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the matter could be examined and acted on accordingly. He said he would visit Vavuniya on 15 June and discuss it with the Divisional Secretary, National Housing Development Authority officials, and the District Secretary.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK

     AI summary Requested that other MPs also be invited to the relevant meeting. He further asked whether the Ministry could, by 2027, improve internal roads and basic infrastructure in the scheme, including facilities around a large ground used by many schoolchildren.

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   • The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply would discuss and arrange the required basic infrastructure. He added that the Ministry would coordinate with other relevant ministries where necessary.

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6. 6 Procedural Question No. 4 Postponed 1 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Low-capacity electricity cable systems - Expansion (Q.5/2025) 4 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Provision of drinking water in Trincomalee District (Q.6/2025) 8 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Tabled (Q.7-9, and Agricultural questions) 11 speeches ▸
10. 10 Procedural Question No. 10 - Trade/Commerce Question Stood Down 2 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Questions: CESS Phase-out and Currency Depreciation 13 speeches ▸
12. 12 Debate Ministerial Statement: Cybersecurity Incidents and Response 16 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament 29 speeches ▸
14. 14 Adjournment Adjournment Questions 11 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Question No. 01 - 2003/2026 and Question No. 2004/2026 - Hydropower Capacity 3 speeches ▸