The Hon. Kumara Jayakody

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 23 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives

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Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that obligations linked to development projects may arise either from voluntary commitments or from enforceable contractual terms. He said the Government can intervene where contractual obligations are breached, including through environmental authorities, the Irrigation Department, or under Power Purchase Agreements, but requires specific details to do so. He added that no sufficient information has yet been received to justify intervention, while reported matters are being handled by the relevant agencies.

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¶ 01 Agreements arise in two ways: voluntary commitments proposed by developers, and obligations embedded in contracts. We can enforce the latter. If we receive reports that contractual obligations were not fulfilled, we can act—through environmental channels, the Irrigation Department, or under the Power Purchase Agreement. Provide us details; we will intervene. Thus far, we have not received adequate information warranting intervention; matters reported are before relevant agencies.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 23 January 2026 ·No. 23290 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Kumara Jayakody. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 January 2026. No. 23290. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/14300