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The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· Jaffna· 9 September 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Lands in Kilinochchi District - Freehold Deeds or Land Permits (Q.1178/2025)

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Asked what immediate measures the Government will take to issue freehold deeds in Kilinochchi, noting that although over 40,000 families were referenced, only 1,850 deeds have been provided. He highlighted that more than 12,000 hectares, or nearly 60,000 acres, remain without freehold title and sought a concrete plan to address this.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Minister, you mentioned over 40,000 families in Kilinochchi, but only 1,850 deeds. There are over 12,000 hectares—nearly 60,000 acres—still without freehold. What concrete steps will you take now to provide freehold for these?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 9 September 2025 ·No. 1757672711095734 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 September 2025. No. 1757672711095734. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/9659