The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath - Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government

¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, we do not accept that any decision here stems from racism or such motives. An audit query arose in 2023 regarding this building; multiple issues were discussed. It is a multipurpose conference hall funded by the Government. The land status is not yet clear as State or otherwise. I have discussed with the District Secretary that surveying and title verification must be done as a first step. Until regularization is complete, it can be vested in the Pradeshiya Sabha for maintenance, ensuring access to all—Muslim, Sinhala and Tamil—residents. Once land is regularized, necessary facilitation will follow, in consultation with all parties at district level.