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- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised the case of 24 displaced families from Pallimunai, Mannar, whose privately owned coastal housing lands are now occupied by security forces and used as a Navy camp. He said the owners hold deeds and have filed cases to reclaim the properties, while moves are being made to acquire the lands under the Land Acquisition Act. He submitted a dossier to Hansard and urged the President, as Minister of Defence, to stop the acquisition process and return the lands to the affected families. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Pallimunai Land and Military Camp Issues Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana stated that a remaining portion of land near a court complex, owned by the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment, contains shops and stores leased long ago without proper valuation and later unlawfully subleased at higher rates. He said notices to vacate had been issued, but occupancy was extended until December 2025 while valuations and revised rent agreements are completed. He indicated that the Government intends to regularize the leases and turn the property into a productive State revenue-generating asset. Oral Questions: Land in Wattala and Sri Lanka Railways Income Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary Hon. Stepni Fernando stated that a valuable land in Wattala is needed for cargo parking related to port operations. He requested that swift action be taken on the matter. Oral Questions: Land in Wattala and Sri Lanka Railways Income Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary Anton Jayakody said the Pekkulama tank and bund, damaged by storms and floods around 1978, remain unrepaired despite a later foundation stone, and noted that he and the Minister had visited the site and planned discussions with the Wildlife Department. He proposed a collective decision on remedial action and called for a field visit to examine legal issues concerning state and other lands around Bakamuna town, with the aim of using existing locations where possible and resolving land matters pragmatically. Oral Question: Wild Elephant Conservation and Red Data Book Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Susil Ranasinghe stated that if the company regularized under the interim sublease has failed to develop the land in accordance with the lease conditions, steps will be taken to repossess it. He said a committee led by the Divisional Secretary is examining compliance, re-vesting procedures, the related bank mortgage issue, and measures to protect State interests and recover arrears. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Chandana Thennakoon JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon questioned what action the Government would take after the six-month period granted by the Commissioner General of Lands for redevelopment had expired. He noted that no visible development had occurred, apart from coconut trees, and alleged that previously existing teak trees had been cut and sold. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Susil Ranasinghe described alleged irregularities involving a 76-acre LRC land in Kurunegala vested in the Agriculture Ministry in 2000 and later leased to the Hiriyala Farmers’ Company after BOI-funded development. He said lease rents were reduced and revisions halted through presidential directions, payments were not made, the lease was mortgaged to Lankaputra Bank, and unlawful subleasing occurred despite the State receiving no revenue. He stated that a committee has been appointed to examine how the land can be repossessed and that legal steps are being considered to re-vest it in the State. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Susil Ranasinghe answered questions on the C/S Hiriyala Farmers’ Company, stating that Rs. 37,621,110 had been paid including compensation and interest, and that the original project was a pilot initiative for processing agricultural produce. He said the land had been leased for 30 years at Rs. 304,000 annually, but had not been properly developed and had been subleased without approval to outside parties, including Raigam (Wayamba) Cereals Ltd. He further stated that action to cancel the lease was being pursued due to breach of conditions, while taking account of the lease being mortgaged to Lankaputra Bank and related loan recovery and court settlement issues. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary The revision in question was made under Lands Circular 2017/1 of 4 July 2017 rather than the State Lands Ordinance. The Minister stated that the validity of the circular, possible amendments to it, and whether the revision can be changed will be examined before taking appropriate action. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary Raised a supplementary question on a Mahaweli Authority land lease, stating that although court findings required rent based on current valuation, a circular-based method had reduced annual rent from about Rs. 10 million to around Rs. 550,000. She asked how the Department could act unilaterally in applying that method, given the resulting estimated annual loss of Rs. 9.495 million to the Government. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Susil Ranasinghe said the Mahaweli Authority leased 1,000 acres in Dehiattakandiya to Informatics Agrotech (Pvt.) Ltd. in 1991 for 30 years, and Cabinet approved a further 30-year lease from 1 January 2021. He stated that the renewed rent was calculated under Lands Circular 2017/01 as the previous final-year rent plus 20%, rather than through a fresh valuation under the State Lands Ordinance. He said the Ministry is examining whether this arrangement can be revisited by amending or rescinding the relevant Lands and Mahaweli Authority circulars. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation whether a 1,000-acre land in the Mahaweli “C” Zone leased to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited received a tax or lease concession upon renewal, allegedly causing a loss of Government revenue. She sought clarification on whether such a concession was legally permissible, the basis for granting it, and what measures would be taken to revise it. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena questioned the Urban Development Authority’s gazetting of all 29 Grama Niladhari divisions in the Buttala Divisional Secretariat area, and other underdeveloped GN divisions in Monaragala District, as “developed” areas. He said this classification creates difficulties for poor residents seeking approval for house plans and small enterprises, and asked whether the designations could be revised so approvals can be handled at Pradeshiya Sabha level in genuinely underdeveloped areas. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister provided detailed answers on drinking water shortages in Monaragala District, stating that 65 villages are affected and listing impacted areas by Divisional Secretariat. He said 177 water projects have been undertaken, 163 are completed and functioning, and 10 new priority community water projects are currently being constructed. He also confirmed that the Urban Development Authority district office in Monaragala had been removed due to high operating costs and that steps will be taken to re-establish it expeditiously. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on drinking water shortages in the Monaragala District, including affected villages, existing community-based water projects, how many are functioning, and future measures to expand them. He also questioned the removal of the Urban Development Authority office in Monaragala, the resulting need for residents to travel to Badulla or Kataragama for services, and whether steps will be taken to re-establish a UDA office in Monaragala. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the new complex has 93 stalls, but serious irregularities have arisen in their leasing, including 32 stalls being used by persons other than the original lessees. He said the Ministry will conduct a formal investigation into how such use was permitted, how money was collected, and whether unrecorded payments occurred, and will take action against those responsible. He also noted that 31 stalls remain unallocated and said past institutional failures and possible irregularities during local authority formations will be examined, with legal action to follow if warranted. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam defended ITAK’s record and said the party should not be drawn into government–opposition disputes or subjected to unfounded allegations. Referring to the debate on regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act, he linked sports development in the North and East to the release of lands held by the Forest Department and the military, citing the Kurukkalmadam Army Camp ground as an example needed for schoolchildren. He urged the President and Government to provide a clear timeline on Tamil representatives’ demands, including Provincial Council elections, so ITAK could justify cooperation with the Government to its constituents. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam linked the anti-doping debate to land access in the North and East, arguing that youths need released public and school grounds to develop sports facilities and participate in legitimate sport. He said successive governments had used the Forest Department to appropriate Tamil lands, particularly lands abandoned during the war and later gazetted as forest, and proposed recognizing only pre-1985 forest declarations while releasing other such lands. He reiterated the need for a political settlement with genuine devolution or federal arrangements, while also demanding immediate action on land disputes and the release of grounds under Forest Department or military control, including Gurukulamadam School playground in Batticaloa. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, an answer was tabled regarding land permits and grants in the Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat Division. It stated that before 1995, permits and grants under the Land Development Ordinance were issued through Land Kachcheri programmes only to eligible low-income persons, but since the area falls within Municipal Council limits, such alienations are now handled under the State Lands Ordinance as long-term leases. Further details were provided through annexures, and some parts of the question were deemed not applicable. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah) SJB AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation regarding land requests submitted by landless persons to the Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat between 1 January 2017 and 31 March 2025. It sought details on the applicants, whether deeds of grant or land permits had been issued, and corresponding names and records. The question also asked whether the Government is aware that many residents occupying State land in the Manmunai North DS Division have not received deeds or permits, and requested numbers, details, and reasons for the delay. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →