Topic
Land & Housing
1,053 speeches · 220 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P. JJB | 106 |
| 2 | Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, M.P. JJB | 43 |
| 3 | Hon. Aravinda Senarath, M.P. JJB | 39 |
| 4 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 26 |
| 5 | Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, M.P. JJB | 24 |
| 6 | Hon. Jeevan Thondaman, M.P. UNP | 22 |
| 7 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 22 |
| 8 | Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan, M.P. ITAK | 20 |
| 9 | Hon. Mano Ganesan, M.P. SJB | 18 |
| 10 | Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, M.P. ITAK | 18 |
Speeches
1,053 on this topic- 21 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe requested urgent action to issue Title Deeds to residents of the Eastern Province. He raised the case of war-displaced Muslim families resettled in the Punani Anicut and Pothanai areas of Batticaloa District, alleging that land documents were issued in 2014 to Tamil residents by the Eravur Pattu Divisional Secretariat while Muslim applicants in nearby areas were refused permits on the grounds that the lands were State or Mahaweli lands. He asked why these resettled Muslim families had been excluded and what measures would be taken to ensure fair issuance of land permits or deeds. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary The Hon. Aravinda Senarath said the previous Government’s “Urumaya” programme to issue 2 million land deeds before the Presidential Election was launched without adequate assessment and had processed only a limited number of cases. He stated that the new Government halted and regularized the process, gathered district-level data, and is proceeding through the “Himikama” ownership programme, with plans to issue about 65,000 deeds by May. He added that outstanding applications and documents collected through Divisional Secretariats are being incorporated into a proper Ministry system under a lawful procedure. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe asked the Deputy Minister what action would be taken for people who had previously received permits but now possessed neither those permits nor “Urumaya” deeds. The question sought clarification on resolving gaps in land documentation under the relevant land titling process. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe requested additional time to speak on matters relating to lands. The intervention was procedural and did not include substantive policy details or specific proposals. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked whether the Government would resume and complete the suspended “Urumaya” land title deed programme initiated under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He raised concern that landowners who submitted original land documents to Divisional Secretariats are facing difficulty recovering them and asked what action the Ministry will take to address this. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister provided district-wise figures for land permits and title deeds in Ampara, Trincomalee and Batticaloa, stating that 8,268 permits had been obtained and 3,681 title deeds issued across the three districts. He said 5,417 title deeds remain to be issued and that instructions have been issued through the Commissioner General of Lands’ Circular No. 2025/02 to Divisional Secretariats and relevant institutions to expedite the process. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for district-wise details on the programme to convert land permits into title deeds in Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee. He requested the number of permits collected, title deeds already issued, title deeds still pending, and the measures the Ministry will take to expedite the remaining issuances. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 20 January 2026 Document tabled AI summary A summary report was tabled identifying suitable State lands for resettling populations living in disaster-affected areas. The report categorizes available land by acreage and plots under the National Housing Development Authority, other State lands, State plantation lands, and by Divisional Secretariat Division. Document Tabled - State Lands for Disaster Resettlement Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said relief measures following the recent cyclone are being implemented under Disaster Management Centre procedures, with compensation for fully and partially damaged houses governed by Budget Circular No. 08/2025 and Defence Ministry guidelines issued in January 2025. He stated that funds have been released to District Secretaries for rental support and reconstruction assistance, with land identification, valuation, agreements, and NBRO technical oversight forming part of the process. He also outlined a Rs. 10,000 million working capital loan scheme at 3 percent interest through State banks for affected MSMEs and larger enterprises, subject to local administrative certification, and noted Central Bank-directed loan moratoria of three to six months for affected borrowers. Adjournment Debate - "8960" Cyclone Relief Measures and Constitutional Point of Order Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe said the Aswesuma welfare programme has benefited many poor people, but alleged that last year’s data collection process excluded many eligible poor households while including affluent persons, particularly in the Eastern Province and Ampara. He urged that beneficiary selection be revised through a committee involving District and Divisional Secretaries and local representatives. He also criticized the “Praja Shakthi” movement as a partisan and non-transparent village-level initiative, and tabled an urgent circular issued by the Welfare Benefits Board. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran welcomed the continuation of the Aswesuma welfare scheme but urged improvements in targeting, appeals, monitoring, periodic enumeration, and refinement of poverty indicators, particularly to reflect conflict-affected conditions in the North and East such as landlessness, school closures, livelihood loss, and families of the disappeared or detained. He called for an independent investigation into the death of 12-year-old Kuganesan Dinojo in Mullaitivu and linked “true solace” to justice, return of lands, livelihood restoration, and release of detained relatives. He also raised concerns on rising human-elephant conflict in the Vanni, delayed paddy procurement after flood-affected harvesting, and illegal fishing practices, requesting urgent ministerial action and stronger enforcement. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah responded to a previous statement by Hon. Sanakiyan disputing his claims about Karamunai in the Vakarai DS Division of Batticaloa District. He asserted that Karamunai is a Muslim village whose residents face problems over land, deeds, roads, electricity, and basic facilities, and alleged that the Divisional Secretary is obstructing services. He cited a ziyaram, mosque, registered associations, permits, and a 1983 letter about displaced families as evidence of longstanding Muslim residence, and urged action to resolve the community’s problems. Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath stated that the Ministry is reviewing land allocations and will repossess public lands not used for approved development purposes. He said action would be taken against politicians, associates, or others who obtained lands using forged documents, and requested Members to submit local coordination committee findings and evidence to support transparent regularization and protection of State lands. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan raised concerns about LRC lands in Puttalam allegedly obtained or pursued under questionable circumstances by former political figures, including land in Thorawetiya, Nattandiya and Kumbutukuliya. He asked what steps would be taken to release such lands from improper claims and ensure they are allocated only to projects with genuine economic value and proper documentation. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Aravinda Senarath stated that the Ministry and the Land Reform Commission are identifying relevant lands district-wide, including parcels unlawfully released, while considering long-term occupants who have lived there for decades. He said the Government aims to regularize legal status fairly, take disciplinary action against officers involved in unlawful alienations or favoritism, and ensure transparent procedures for lawful allocation and use of the lands. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan raised concerns about alleged misuse of Divisional Secretariat and Land Reform Commission lands in the Puttalam District through forged documents. He said discrepancies between institutional records and documents produced by occupants create difficulties for authorities and police, and asked the Deputy Minister what measures would be taken to address the issue. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, Aravinda Senarath provided details on Land Reform Commission lands in Puttalam District vested under the Land Reform Law, noting that historical survey gaps mean records of vested and released lands are not fully precise. He stated that many remaining lands are under long-term encroachment and that settlers are being surveyed and granted deeds under approved procedures. He added that 43 of 48 investment projects have been developed, repossession is pursued where projects are not implemented or lease payments defaulted, and relevant divisional and project-wise details have been tabled in annexes placed in the Library. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on Land Reform Commission lands in the Puttalam District allocated for investment projects, including their location, extent, development status, and lease payment compliance. He sought clarification on whether underdeveloped lands or lands with lease defaults have been identified and whether such lands will be repossessed. He also requested the total extent of LRC lands in Puttalam by Divisional Secretary’s Division and asked whether any of these lands would be made available for housing construction, and if not, the reasons why. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Legal action and court orders related to the area are not being pursued on an ethnic basis but against any parties linked to unlawful activity, regardless of ethnicity or status. Ministry of Lands officials, including officers of the Land Commissioner General, are conducting site inspections and field studies to gather information and prepare a formal response to the concerns previously raised. Oral Question: Land-Related Actions in Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisions (Q.36/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah alleged that land administration in the Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisional Secretary’s Divisions is being applied discriminatorily against Muslims, including eviction cases filed only against Muslims occupying State lands. He asked the Deputy Minister for an update on the previously promised inquiry team, to be appointed through the Land Commissioner General, to investigate the matter and report back. Oral Question: Land-Related Actions in Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisions (Q.36/2026) Read →