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The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Mahanuwara· 22 May 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Sand Mining Permits and Stray Dog Control (Q.7/2025)

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Hon. E.M. Basnayaka asked the Deputy Minister why sand-mining permits had not been issued for about five months in the Pillumalei, BAC, Muttur and Valikanda areas despite current demand. He sought clarification on what action is being taken and whether permits will be issued for those areas.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Minister, this is my second supplementary question.

¶ 02 Given the current demand for sand, for about the past five months—since the beginning of 2025—no permits have been issued for sand in the Pillumalei, BAC, Muttur and Valikanda areas. What action is being taken? Will permits be issued for those areas?

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Hansard, Thursday, 22 May 2025 ·No. 1750307293077610 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 May 2025. No. 1750307293077610. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/24527