The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka
Projects such as Mihindusenpura and Puradora Sewana began in 2013 and 2014, predating President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure, but many residents still lack deeds more than 11 years later; Mihindusenpura has issued 398 deeds out of 830 units, while Puradora Sewana has issued none for its 34 units. On instalment obligations, the Member stated that political statements made at ceremonies do not alter legal requirements unless lawful directions are issued by the competent authority, and that institutions must act within their legal mandate.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Member, there is talk these days that you meet and discuss. You could have asked this as well. Note, some projects commenced not during President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure. For example, Mihindusenpura started in 2013. Puradora Sewana began in 2014. Mihindusenpura has 830 units; only 398 deeds have been issued. Puradora Sewana has 34 units; no deeds issued. These started in 2013/2014, and we are in 2025—over 11 years in some cases without deeds.
¶ 02 On instalments: statements made by politicians at ceremonies do not change legal obligations unless the competent authority issues lawful directions. Institutions act under their mandate and the law. Therefore, the responsibility for such statements lies with those who made them, not with the institutions, which must act in accordance with the legal framework.
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Cite as: The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 February 2025. No. 1739175806099814. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/26789