The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
The Minister responded to a question regarding “Shabbat” centres in Pottuvil, stating that the Divisional Secretary had reported the operation of an institution called “Shabbat House” on privately owned land. He said no further reported information was available on certain matters raised, and that removal of the institution was outside his Ministry’s powers, with relevant authority lying with the Ministry of Defence. A Divisional Secretary’s report was tabled, and the Minister offered to provide further details at the supplementary stage.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, the answers are as follows.
¶ 02 (a) (i) Yes. Upon calling for a report from the Pottuvil Divisional Secretary regarding “Shabbat” centers, it has been reported that an institution named “Shabbat House” is operating. The relevant letter is annexed. (ii) Not known. (iii) The Pottuvil Divisional Secretary has reported that the land on which this institution is established is privately owned. (iv) Such information has not been reported. However, I can provide any further details required by the Hon. Member at the supplementary stage. (v) Removal of this institution does not fall under the purview of this Ministry, nor does it have the necessary powers. However, information can be compiled and obtained from the Ministry of Defence, which is the competent authority. (vi) A report has been called from the Pottuvil Divisional Secretary; it is included in the annex, which I table.
¶ 03 (b) Not applicable.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 26 September 2025. No. 1760588641001872. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17750