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- 9 June 2026 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Urban Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that a UN-Habitat preliminary socio-economic survey identified 93 affected structures on Edirisinghe Road, of which 83 are being treated as residential. Housing has been approved for 75 affected family units, while eight cases must go through the Grievance Redress Committee and the Entitlement Assessment Committee. He said resettlement was originally planned at the UDA Colombage Mawatha Phase II housing complex, but due to construction delays and time constraints, arrangements are being made to allocate housing from Chinese-aided housing complexes in the Maharagama–Kottawa area. Oral Questions 1-10 Read →
- 9 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised Question 1919/2026 to the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development regarding the removal and resettlement of unauthorized settlers on Edirisinghe Road, Gangodawila. He asked whether the Minister was aware of the resettlement plan, the number of affected families, how many would receive alternative housing, and whether housing would be provided in Maligawatta instead of Colombage Mawatha or Kalinga Mawatha, seeking reasons if so. Oral Questions 1-10 Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya JJB AI summary Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya questioned the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply about the incomplete “Visal Water Scheme” in Galigamuwa, Kegalle, which was initiated in 2021 to serve 13,000 households but has provided only 4,037 connections. He stated that funding shortages, inadequate distribution lines, terrain-related coverage gaps, and continuing shortages in resettlement areas such as Rakshapura have left about 9,000 households without sufficient water. He asked for the aggregate water demand, whether the Ministry acknowledges the unmet need, details of completed and ongoing projects, their progress and outcomes, and future plans to meet the full demand. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary On behalf of the relevant Minister, the Deputy Minister tabled details on land permit applications in the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat area under Circular 2008/04. He stated that 938 applications had been submitted, including 286 from persons belonging to Pottuvil DS Division, but no permits had been issued under the Circular, while 1,478 new permits had been issued by the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat and 712 applications remained pending. Delays were attributed to boundary disputes with Wildlife and Forest Conservation lands, staff shortages, disputes after Land Kachcheri selections, and prior alienation of some lands; a mobile service is to be held in Lahugala to expedite permits for eligible applicants. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Tabled (Q.7-9, and Agricultural questions) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan on behalf of the Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation seeking detailed figures on applications and issuance of new land permits under Circular No. 2008/04 in the Lahugala and Pottuvil DS Divisions, including permits applied for, issued, pending, and recommended by the Eastern Province Land Title Settlement Department. It further asks why recommended or applied permits have not been issued and whether steps will be taken to expedite issuance to eligible applicants. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Tabled (Q.7-9, and Agricultural questions) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the matter could be examined and acted on accordingly. He said he would visit Vavuniya on 15 June and discuss it with the Divisional Secretary, National Housing Development Authority officials, and the District Secretary. Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Asked the Deputy Minister to address the case of over 300 people on an earlier waiting list who have not received land deeds after the Divisional Secretary handed the land to the National Housing Development Authority. Requested a joint review by the Ministry and the Vavuniya Divisional Secretary to allocate the remaining plots, while noting that 125 current residents are already being processed. Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that documents are being prepared to issue deeds to 125 current occupants. He said the eligibility of 169 others remains under inquiry, and any allocations found to be held by non-occupants will be cancelled, while those who have come forward have already been processed for deed issuance. Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised concerns about land plots allocated to public officers in 2011 and later handed to the National Housing Development Authority in 2019. He noted discrepancies over whether grants would be valued at 2011/2012 or 2022 rates, stating beneficiaries were prepared to pay if earlier valuations applied. He requested that the Ministry review the previously interviewed and shortlisted list of public officers and proceed with granting the remaining plots, rather than initiating a fresh selection process. Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Vavuniya housing project began in 2011 for 709 state employees selected by the Divisional Secretary, with NHDA loans and grants, and that only 171 beneficiaries currently reside there while many plots are vacant, rented, occupied by relatives, or incomplete. He said NHDA is identifying the correct current beneficiaries for deed issuance, based on a 2012 Government Valuation Department valuation, and no fresh valuation is required. Since the land was granted to NHDA in 2022, beneficiaries will not be charged land value, but must settle NHDA construction costs; deeds will be issued after the Divisional Secretary confirms the eligible public servants and the NHDA Board approves the papers. Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam asked the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply about 125 land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam, Vavuniya, distributed to public sector employees in 2011 through the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat and the National Housing Development Authority. He sought clarification on whether land grants should be issued, whether the developed lands have been revalued, whether the original distribution value will be considered, and the time frames for revaluation and issuing permits to occupants. Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran acknowledged recent land releases but urged the Government to also release the fishers’ landing site, houses occupied by Navy personnel, paddy fields and other lands. He requested action to resettle affected people, noting that the President had responded positively when the matter was discussed at the Consultative Committee. Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Navy has released 829 acres of land in the area since 2012 while retaining about 245 acres for Western Naval Command operations, and has provided access, transport, and preschool support for local religious and school communities. He stated that no civilians had been displaced by the Navy and that discussions had already been held with the Divisional Secretary and local representatives. He added that, following instructions from the President, he would visit the area with Ministry officials and consider releasing the maximum possible additional land. Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Thurairasa Ravikaran disputed the Deputy Minister’s account of the Mullikulam resettlement issue, stating that villagers displaced in 1990 and again in 2007 have not been returned to their original lands, with houses, paddy fields, garden lands, and the fishers’ landing site occupied or used by the Navy and Forest authorities. He said residents now live elsewhere and face difficulties accessing schools and religious facilities, and urged the Government to resettle Mullikulam villagers in their rightful lands. Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, replying on behalf of the Minister of Defence, stated that no private lands in Mullikulam had been taken by the Army and that the Ministry had no information on displaced residents being unable to return since 2007. He said the Navy has used 245.9 hectares of Forest Department land in Marichchikaddi for a naval base since 2009, while about 829 acres have been released to civilians between 2012 and 2017 and 27 alternative houses were built and handed over in Manalkaadu. He added that resettlement data would be sought from the relevant Ministries, denied harassment or displacement by the Navy, and said the remaining land would be assessed so that only strategically essential areas are retained. Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran questioned the Minister of Defence on the continued displacement of Mullikulam residents whose ancestral lands have reportedly been under military control since 2007. He sought details on why more than 300 families have not been resettled, what relief has been provided for housing, livelihoods and basic amenities, and whether their lands, homes, schools and religious sites remain under Navy control. He also asked what steps and time frame the Government has for releasing the lands and enabling permanent resettlement. Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Kitnan Selvaraj welcomed the Adjournment Motion on land and housing rights for the Malaiyaha plantation community, linking it to May Day struggles and ongoing demands for “land ownership” and “house ownership.” He cited the NPP’s 2023 Hatton Declaration, stating that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had pledged dignity, land and housing ownership, and equal rights for plantation people, and said the Government was prepared to implement those commitments. He criticized previous generations of Malaiyaha political leaders for failing to resolve the line-room housing and land issues, and asserted that the current Government would advance programmes to grant land and housing rights to estate workers. Adjournment Debate: Integration of Malaiyaha People into National Mainstream Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman said the central issue of the motion was whether the Government would grant land ownership to the Malaiyaha community, distinguishing it from house ownership and urging an equity-based approach rather than a general equality framework. He referred to the community’s history of statelessness and the Sirimavo–Shastri Pact, corrected the Hansard record regarding the ship name to “Aadhilakshmi,” and suggested considering the return of people repatriated to India under that pact. He also raised procedural concerns about District Coordinating Committee invitations not reaching MPs properly, and called for implementation of an existing Cabinet Paper on land ownership while noting concerns over estate workers’ wage irregularities. Adjournment Debate: Integration of Malaiyaha People into National Mainstream Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said teachers in the estate area face practical accommodation difficulties and proposed that unused official quarters on the estate be rented through the Ministry of Education and allocated to them until the estate requires them. He said he had discussed the matter with the Prime Minister and Minister Madhura Senanayake, and urged a cooperative approach to resolving such issues. Referring to a recent incident, he stated that suspects had been arrested the same day and alleged that estate management linked to senior political figures was responsible for driving people away while later seeking votes. Adjournment Debate: Integration of Malaiyaha People into National Mainstream Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Government is pursuing tailored interventions for plantation and other underserved communities, including housing, land, and recognition, and rejected claims that presidential visits are election-oriented. He stated that funding is not the main constraint for work in the upcountry, plantations, North, or East, but identified administrative weaknesses and inadequate needs-based implementation as obstacles. He cited the lack of teacher accommodation at Mooloya Estate despite the presence of a large school as an example of practical gaps requiring attention. Adjournment Debate: Integration of Malaiyaha People into National Mainstream Read →