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The Hon. T.B. Sarath

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Polonnaruwa· 19 June 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025)

Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution
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Hon. T.B. Sarath stated that the UDA had consulted Pradeshiya Sabha chairmen, members, and officials when the relevant gazette was issued, and that underdeveloped Grama Niladhari divisions should have been identified for exclusion at that stage. He said that, in light of the issue now being raised, discussions could be held with newly elected local authorities and the Ministry to consider suitable revisions.

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¶ 01 When gazetting, the UDA consulted Pradeshiya Sabha chairmen, members, and officials; underdeveloped GNs should have been excluded then. Since you now raise it, we can discuss with the newly elected local authorities and the Ministry to consider appropriate revisions.

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Hansard, Thursday, 19 June 2025 ·No. 1751430648025512 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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