The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake
Chamara Sampath Dasanayake argued that the National Gem and Jewellery Authority’s Kollupitiya building should not be sold cheaply, citing alleged damage from a nearby Renuka Holdings high-rise and the existence of legal action seeking an injunction. He questioned reports that a previous Board had decided to sell the property specifically to Renuka Holdings and asked for records to clarify the matter. He said that if a sale proceeds despite NBRO advice to vacate and issues such as parking and frontage, it should only be at maximum value and for the purpose of obtaining a better site or building.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, this is the only building we have in Kollupitiya for the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, and it is valuable. The damage was triggered by Renuka Holdings’ new high-rise; our building is four storeys and over 35 years old, but problems began after that construction. It cannot be sold for Rs. 450 million in Kollupitiya; even if there is such an offer, it is unacceptable. Since we have sought an injunction in the case, we should pursue that and, if selling, sell at the highest price. Parking and frontage issues are noted, and NBRO’s advice to vacate is acknowledged. I have also heard that a previous Board decided to sell specifically to Renuka Holdings. If you say no, show the record; otherwise, ensure that if sold, it is only to obtain a better site/building and maximum value.
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Cite as: The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 August 2025. No. 1756378373069107. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/16102