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The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Matara· 5 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Nilwala River Salinity Barrier - Farmer Compensation (Q.5/2025)

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(Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama stated that farmers affected by construction-related non-cultivation had been promised compensation, with a list prepared, but no payments had been made despite repeated assurances. He requested intervention to ensure the compensation is paid and proposed appointing a Parliamentary Committee or taking other measures to examine the matter.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, my second supplementary question: During construction, an understanding was reached to compensate farmers for non-cultivation during affected periods. A list was prepared and there was agreement to pay compensation, but to date no payments have been made. At coordination meetings we are told “in two weeks,” but those two weeks never arrive. I request your intervention to ensure compensation is paid. Further, appoint a Parliamentary Committee, or otherwise take suitable measures to study this issue.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 5 March 2025 ·No. 1742473561091594 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 March 2025. No. 1742473561091594. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2266