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The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 10 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions

Land & Housing
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In response to a matter concerning land acquisition in Homagama, the Minister clarified that the relevant Grama Niladhari divisions are Kahatuduwa North, West, East and South, and Kirigampamunuwa. He stated that the correct number of plots is 560, not 592, with 448 plots under Section 10(1) notices, 15 under Section 17, and 15 decided by the LARC. Payments are ongoing for 9 plots, with a further 6 under LARC, and the acquisition process is continuing.

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¶ 01 In Homagama, relevant GN divisions are Kahatuduwa North, West, East and South, and Kirigampamunuwa. Total plots are 560, not 592. Under Sec. 10(1) notices: 448 plots. Under Sec. 17: 15 plots. LARC-decided plots: 15. Payments in progress: 9 plots; and 6 under LARC. The process is ongoing.

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Hansard, Monday, 10 March 2025 ·No. 1743651953052186 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 March 2025. No. 1743651953052186. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29338