The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning
On behalf of the Minister of Finance, the Deputy Minister stated that land acquisition for the proposed Millaniya Investment Promotion Zone has been halted due to pending litigation, and further decisions will await the court outcome. He provided details on Millawa Industrial Park, including 11 acres of government land, Rs. 97 million in public expenditure, 13 operational domestic industries, Rs. 604 million in private investment, Rs. 67.48 million monthly revenue, and 383 jobs. He also outlined progress at Raigam Industrial Park, noting 24 acres under the Land Reforms Commission, Rs. 876.701 million in expenditure, partial road works, access-road preparations, and Rs. 385 million already paid, while adding that further Treasury expenditure details on the Millaniya zone will be provided once obtained.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, I reply as follows:
¶ 02 1. For the proposed Millaniya Investment Promotion Zone, a court case has been filed challenging land acquisition; therefore, acquisition is presently halted pending legal outcome.
¶ 03 2. Regarding Millawa Industrial Park (Horana DSD): - Land extent: approximately 11 acres - Government expenditure to date: Rs. 97 million - Government-owned land; 13 industries operational; domestic investors with about Rs. 604 million invested; no foreign investors. Monthly revenue approximately Rs. 67.48 million; about 383 employment opportunities created. No vacant plots currently available. (Detailed annexure is tabled.)
¶ 04 3. Raigam Industrial Park: - Land extent: 24 acres - DSD: Millaniya - Land ownership: Land Reforms Commission - Government expenditure to date: Rs. 876.701 million - Current progress: Internal roads about 30% complete; surveys for the access road completed and designs finalized; land acquisition for the access road is being prepared; Rs. 385 million has been paid, and primary infrastructure works are underway.
¶ 05 4. For the proposed Millaniya Investment Promotion Zone, BOI reports only a small amount spent so far. Additionally, the Ministry formerly responsible (Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade) utilized Treasury funds; those details are being obtained and will be provided upon receipt.
¶ 06 5. (i) For the proposed Millaniya Investment Promotion Zone, further decisions await the conclusion of ongoing litigation. (ii) Does not arise.
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