The Hon. T. B. Sarath
Hon. T. B. Sarath stated that a full inquiry should be conducted into the issue raised regarding the leasing of two parcels of land in 2014 and 2023. He said the Ministry was also concerned about whether the activities of Venerable Itthekande Saddhātissa Thera had received approval, and that action would be taken according to law following a proper investigation.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Madam Deputy Chairperson of Committees, a full inquiry must be conducted into the matter raised by the Hon. Member. According to the facts he has explained, the first parcel was leased in 2014, and the second parcel in 2023. It appears there was a wait to lease the second parcel for construction after giving the first. However, to whom, for whose benefit, and during which period Venerable Itthekande Saddhātissa Thera acted is clear to all of us. The present activities of the said Venerable are also clear. The question whether such activities received any sort of approval is a concern for the Ministry as well. Therefore, after a proper investigation, action will be taken in accordance with the law. I so state to this Hon. House.
¶ 02 Thank you very much.
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