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- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence said issues concerning the Police Station land, municipal land, and the Chettikulam STF camp would be referred to the Minister of Public Security, while action would be taken on Iyan (Eechchan)kulam land. He stated that, from 1 January 2025 to date, 672 acres in the North had been released from military use, comprising 586 acres of State land and 86.24 acres of private land. He added that the concerns raised would be submitted to the Defence Council and the Ministry’s Advisory Committee, with special attention to Iyan (Eechchan)kulam. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised concerns about public lands in Vavuniya still being occupied by security forces, citing the Vavuniya Police Station on Municipal Council land, the Iyangkulam Rest House used as an Army camp, and an STF camp on CEB land at Chettikulam. He asked whether these lands could be released 15 years after the war and requested that the matter be placed before the next District Development Committee. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam asked the Minister of Defence whether restrictions around the Sri Lanka Air Force-held Tachchankulam Airport in Vavuniya, following land acquisition for expansion, had blocked long-used public roads, particularly the Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu main road. He said residents of Tachchankulam now have to travel 12 kilometres instead of two kilometres to reach the Grama Niladhari office, and sought clarification on whether and when the road would be reopened for public use, or the reasons if it would not. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera raised concern over the murder of the Chalagama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman and requested an impartial investigation, rejecting any premature attribution to drugs or the underworld. He also urged the Government to restore police protection for Members of Parliament, citing increased shootings and security concerns. He then tabled a residents’ letter questioning Urban Development Authority approval for a proposed 40-storey apartment project in Thummulla, alleging possible non-compliance with planning criteria and calling attention to suspected irregularities in the rapid approval process. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary An investigation is expected to be conducted through the Land Commissioner, with a report to be presented thereafter. Oral Question 4: Occupants of State Lands in Manmunai Pattu DS Division Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised concerns that Muslims, who comprise 30 percent of the relevant Divisional Secretariat Division, have not received titles or permits for long-occupied State lands and are being neglected. He alleged that eviction cases and other actions by the Secretariat are being pursued selectively against Muslims, and requested the Ministry to appoint a team to investigate and take appropriate action. Oral Question 4: Occupants of State Lands in Manmunai Pattu DS Division Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Most of the areas in question are State lands, and Divisional Secretariat officers are already carrying out inspections and field visits there. They are collecting information with the aim of issuing the necessary official documents to the public. Oral Question 4: Occupants of State Lands in Manmunai Pattu DS Division Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised concerns that residents living on State lands in the Manmunai Pattu Divisional Secretary’s Division, where Muslims comprise about 30 percent of the population, have long been denied Deeds of Grant or Land Permits. He asked whether action could be taken to address this neglect and regularize their land rights. Oral Question 4: Occupants of State Lands in Manmunai Pattu DS Division Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, the Deputy Minister responded to a question on land-related applications and registrations. He stated that some details were available and tabled lengthy information as Annexes 01 and 02, including applicants registered under Circular No. 2008/4 at the Land Kachcheri in several areas such as Selva Nagar (East), Palamunai, Kokkatticholai, and Arayampathi. He said no further applicable information was available for one part of the question, and the documents were placed in the Library. Oral Question 4: Occupants of State Lands in Manmunai Pattu DS Division Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on applications submitted by landless persons to acquire land in the Manmunai Pattu Divisional Secretariat area between 1 January 2017 and 31 March 2025. He requested the number, names, and details of applicants, whether Deeds of Grant or Land Permits had been issued, and corresponding recipient details. He also sought information on residents occupying State lands in the division who have not received such documents, including their details and the reasons for non-issuance. Oral Question 4: Occupants of State Lands in Manmunai Pattu DS Division Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka JJB AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka supported the Motion and said the Government had taken measures to protect farmers by safeguarding reservoir lands and water resources, including surveying and demarcating tank reservations to prevent encroachment. He cited an increase in cultivation support from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 and said the Government had introduced a guaranteed paddy price aligned with production costs to stabilize markets and strengthen farmer confidence. Private Members' Motion P.47/2025: Insurance Scheme for Farming Community Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna stated that 2,056 houses are being built this year with Indian assistance and that Rs. 1,300 million from the Treasury is being used for infrastructure development, including 456 houses. He said 50 families displaced by the 2023 Kabaraagala, Haldummulla landslide, who had been housed in a closed factory for two years, are now receiving houses with roofing work and construction support from the Tri-Forces. He also stated that the Government is increasing estate workers’ daily wage to Rs. 1,700 to better meet living standards. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman accused the Minister of misleading Parliament about housing delivery and asked how many houses had been built during the year. He also demanded a timeline for preparing and issuing 2,307 deeds and pressed the Minister to state whether estate wages could be increased. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake disputed the answer given in Parliament, stating it was entirely incorrect. He said that under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government, funds were allocated in 2016 for 5,000 houses following requests by Hon. Palani Digambaram and Hon. Mano Ganesan. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna responded to Hon. Jeevan Thondaman’s remark that the Government should not provide “a mere paper,” stating that the initiative represents more than documentation. He said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement at Hatton, marking 200 years, affirmed the Government’s commitment to provide land and house ownership, and that this promise is being implemented. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised a point of order noting that during the good governance administration, Sinnaakkara (Crown grant) deeds were issued for plots. The intervention appears to be directed to the Minister in the context of land grant or deed issuance matters. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna stated that legal ownership deeds will be issued for 2,056 houses as they are completed and handed over. He rejected claims that only informal papers were being provided, saying formal ownership documents would be granted in the presence of the President. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Asked whether the deeds would be granted, seeking a direct response on the provision of property title documents. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna assured the House that the public need not be alarmed regarding ownership deeds for completed houses in Bandarawela. He stated that while 2,056 completed houses cannot all be handed over in a single day, the deeds will be provided. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman raised a point of order challenging a minister’s claim that 2,056 houses would be provided on the 12th, arguing that only certificates were being issued and that the beneficiaries had not received houses. He alleged that the government had been in office for a year without building any houses. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →