The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna
Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the Minister on allocations for Northern Province investment projects, asking how Rs. 500 million was assigned to Kurikkattuwan despite it not appearing in the listed Major Investment Project framework for 2025–2027. He also raised concerns about the Rs. 717 million allocation and increased total cost for Mayiliddy Harbour, noting it had not been handed over to the public, and alleged that Rs. 315 million listed in the 2024 BOQ for the Northern Province was not reflected on the ground. He requested clarification on the funding source and approval process for the Kurikkattuwan allocation.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 I requested one minute from the Leader of the Opposition. I will be brief. I ask the Hon. Minister again: For 2025–2027 major investment projects, Rs. 500 million has been allocated to Kurikkattuwan outside the listed Major Investment Project framework, according to our DCC meeting with Mr. Pradeeban and at the Minister’s request. I note Rs. 717 million was allocated to Mayiliddy Harbour, total cost now Rs. 974 million, yet Mayiliddy is not handed over to the public. Also, for 2024 in the Northern Province, Rs. 315 million appears in the BOQ but is unaccounted on the ground. From where did the extra Rs. 500 million for Kurikkattuwan come if not in the MIP list? Please clarify the funding source and process.
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