The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna
On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the answer stated that Rs. 1,757.38 million had been spent on “Nearest School—the Best School” projects in the Matara District, with 365 projects completed and 8 ongoing, expected to finish in the first quarter of 2026. It also explained that delays relating to official quarters were due to an FR 104 inquiry into stolen items, and that recoveries from the contractor’s retention and rectification of defects would be carried out in line with the inquiry recommendations, with the buildings planned for use in 2026.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, I table the answer.
¶ 02 Answer tabled:
¶ 03 (a) (i) Total expenditure on projects initiated under the “Nearest School—the Best School” Project in the Matara District is Rs. 1,757.38 million. (ii) Yes. - Projects completed: 365 - Projects not completed: 8 (work is ongoing and will be completed within the first quarter of 2026)
¶ 04 (b) (i) As items in the official quarters were stolen, an inquiry under FR 104 had to be conducted and a report obtained, which took time. FR 104 inquiries take considerable time; instructions have been issued to complete such inquiries expeditiously. (ii) Yes. Based on FR 104 recommendations, the required amount will be recovered from the contractor’s retention and defects rectified; the Provincial Director of Education plans to put the buildings to use in 2026.
¶ 05 (c) Not applicable.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 January 2026. No. 23242. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2135