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The Hon. Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 5 May 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question Q.1 (233/2024): Establishment of Provincial High Court for Western Province

Justice & Human Rights
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Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration whether the Government is aware of a recommendation to establish a Provincial High Court with civil appellate jurisdiction for the Western Province at the Panadura Courts Complex. He sought details on steps taken to implement the recommendation and asked whether action would be taken to establish the Civil Appellate High Court in Panadura promptly, or the reasons if not.

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¶ 01 asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration: (a) Will he inform this House - (i) whether he is aware of the recommendation made to establish a Provincial High Court exercising civil appellate jurisdiction for the Western Province at the Panadura Courts Complex; (ii) the steps that have been taken to implement that recommendation; and (iii) whether action will be taken to establish the "Civil Appellate High Court" in Panadura as soon as possible? (b) If not, why?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 5 May 2026 ·No. 23546 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 May 2026. No. 23546. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/19691