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The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law

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

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Harshana Nanayakkara responded to concerns regarding the Panadura court premises, noting discussions with the Panadura Bar about repairs and vacant official quarters. He said the Judicial Service Commission had been informed that an additional official residence would be required if another Court of Appeal division is established there, and that engineers had identified a water-level issue affecting construction on part of the premises. He stated that the matter would be discussed further with the engineering team to take necessary steps.

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¶ 01 Although not directly part of this question, I will respond as far as I know. The Panadura Bar discussed with us the repairs and the vacant official quarters. We informed the Judicial Service Commission that, if another Court of Appeal division is set up there, another official residence would also be needed. Engineers informed me that one side of the Panadura court premises has a water-level issue affecting construction. Nevertheless, we are focused on your concerns and will discuss with the engineering team to take necessary steps.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 5 May 2026 ·No. 23546 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 May 2026. No. 23546. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/19694