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Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Puttalam· 10 April 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa

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Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna acknowledged concerns about the condition of roads, particularly Bakki-ella, and said allocations had been made within budgetary constraints by the President as Minister of Finance. He stated that the Government would act according to those allocations and would examine any delays in convening District or Divisional Coordinating Committee meetings, where chairs have already been appointed, with a view to expediting them.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, we agree on the condition of these roads, especially Bakki-ella. Given budget constraints aligned to the economy, allocations have been made by the Hon. President as Finance Minister. We will act accordingly. Chairs have been appointed to District/Divisional Coordinating Committees; if there are delays in convening, we will look into it and expedite meetings.

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Hansard, Thursday, 10 April 2025 ·No. 1747999742032122 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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