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The Hon. Dammika Patabendi

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kegalle· 6 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath)

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Issues involving the Ministry of Environment, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, and the Department of Forest Conservation can be addressed through the relevant committee, though no exact timeframe can be given. The Member stated there is no objection to issuing deeds and other facilities to people where needed, provided any changes are made with the concurrence of the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, we cannot specify an exact timeframe now. However, issues on the part of the Ministry of Environment, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Department of Forest Conservation can be resolved expeditiously through that committee. We have no objection to issuing deeds and other facilities to the people as needed. However, any changes should be made with the concurrence of the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 6 January 2026 ·No. 23111 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Dammika Patabendi. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 January 2026. No. 23111. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17521