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The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Matara· 7 August 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Land Granted to Private Plantation Companies from State-Owned Lands (Q.9/2025)

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Ajantha Gammeddage asked when the Government would begin returning underutilized lands to the public for cultivation, citing the policy statement “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” and the President’s statement to Parliament. He requested clarification on whether a proper process is already in place to implement that policy.

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¶ 01 Hon. Minister, my second supplementary: The Government’s policy statements, including “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life,” and the President’s statement to Parliament, declare that underutilized lands will be given back to the people for cultivation. Is there a proper process ready, and when will it begin?

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Hansard, Thursday, 7 August 2025 ·No. 1755509552009433 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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