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The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Matara· 23 September 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question Q.4/2025: Ratalankawa Land - Land Reform Commission

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The member asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the “Ratalankawa” land in the Kamburupitiya DS Division of Matara District, including its total extent and the portions allocated to various institutions, particularly the Industrial Development Board. He sought clarification on whether allocations to Land Reform Commission employees had proper approval, requested tabling of any relevant approval letter, and questioned whether approval for another LRC land had been misused to allocate this land unlawfully. He also asked what action would be taken regarding families allegedly occupying the land unlawfully.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation:

¶ 02 (a) (i) What is the extent of the land known as “Ratalankawa” belonging to the Land Reform Commission within the Kamburupitiya DS Division in the Matara District?

¶ 03 (ii) Separately, what is the extent allotted from this land to each institution?

¶ 04 (iii) What is the extent allotted from this land to the Industrial Development Board?

¶ 05 (b) (i) Is there proper approval for allocating plots from this land to employees of the Land Reform Commission?

¶ 06 (ii) If so, will a copy of the letter pertaining to such approval be tabled?

¶ 07 (iii) If not, was approval obtained for a different LRC land misused to allocate parcels of this land fraudulently and unlawfully?

¶ 08 (iv) What action is taken regarding families who have been unlawfully occupying this land for some time?

¶ 09 (c) If not, why?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 23 September 2025 ·No. 1758876121024768 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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