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- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake tabled an answer on delays in land acquisition and compensation for the four phases of the Central Expressway Project. The response attributed delays to survey and valuation processes, title document deficiencies, route changes, court proceedings, valuation appeals, and, particularly for Phase 4, Cabinet decisions following the 2022 economic crisis that suspended and later proposed resuming acquisitions. It provided phase-wise compensation data, noting that Phases 1 to 3 had paid most eligible claims while Phase 4 had paid only 207 of 3,505 acquired lots, and stated that payments proceed where titles are clear and valuations accepted, with disputes referred to courts or review bodies. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda, Attorney-at-Law (on behalf of the Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake) JJB AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation regarding land acquisition issues connected to the Central Expressway project. It asked whether the Minister is aware that many affected landowners have not yet received compensation, whether a payment methodology has been prepared, the reasons for any absence of such a mechanism, and when delayed compensation will be paid. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said repeated concerns about LRC lands relate to irregularities involving political actors, some officials, manipulated records, and misuse of LRC funds, including a COPE-revealed loss of about Rs. 350 million on an organic fertilizer project. He also noted excess staff recruitment during election periods and said the Government is investigating complaints, digitizing LRC records, and preparing procedures to regularize operations. He stated that a plan is being developed to use LRC lands for residential, agricultural, and industrial purposes to support the economy and provide proper access and title to the public. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera asked what action is being taken regarding lands held by the Land Reform Commission with unidentified ownership, particularly where people are occupying such lands through political or other influence. He sought clarification on measures to address unauthorized occupations. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that a programme has begun to grant LRC land permits and deeds to current occupants using such lands for housing or agriculture, with a target of at least 5,000 land titles in 2025. He added that the Government also plans to allocate at least 500 LRC land parcels for commercial, agricultural, and industrial investment projects in 2025, with the aim of contributing to economic value and growth. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera asked whether the Ministry has a programme to provide land to vulnerable and landless families, noting that many poor households, including multiple families living together, lack even a small plot of land. He raised the question in the context of concerns that land has been granted to others, including politicians, while many needy families remain without land. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe explained that the Land Reforms Commission’s allocation of housing plots to eligible employees was based on Commission-approved welfare policy, limited to staff with at least five years’ continuous service and no disciplinary action. He stated that plot sizes and charges were determined under prior Commission circulars and legal provisions, and that transfers were made through normal conveyancing processes, making “Sinnakkara” deeded land private property. He noted that issues raised in the 2023 Auditor General’s Report on land allocations would be reviewed and rectified by the current Commission, and tabled the register of employee land beneficiaries as an annexure. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Land Reform Commission has allocated land lots to serving employees under an employee welfare scheme since 1982, with recoveries made from employees. He said records from 2007 to 11 April 2025 show that deeds have been issued to 395 employees, and that a full report would be presented. He explained that the scheme was implemented under the Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972, particularly provisions relating to employee welfare, as an alternative to the costly provision of housing or hostel facilities, with earlier allocations generally around 40 perches per employee. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on whether the Land Reform Commission had granted land to its employees under special privileges, including the number of beneficiaries and the legal basis for such alienations. He requested a full report and asked whether those lands could be sold or transferred, how many had been transferred to third parties, and what action would be taken regarding such sales or transfers. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Land Reform Commission Employee Land Grants Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary During Mahaweli Re-awakening Week, no dedicated or accelerated programme was conducted to issue land permits to Mahaweli residents, though some steps were taken to address land-related issues. The Deputy Minister acknowledged longstanding shortcomings and delays in issuing deeds and permits to settlers, and stated that changes in the Land Division have led to a 2025 programme to grant permits or deeds to many current occupants of Mahaweli lands. Oral Question: Mahaweli Re-awakening Week (Q.619/2025) Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson asked whether the “Mahaweli Re-awakening Programme,” begun in early 2025 in Anuradhapura and Mahaweli Zone “B,” includes effective implementation of land permit issuance. He noted that about 10,000 land recipients in Zone “B” still lack permits and requested details on whether a rapid programme will be started, whether it has already been implemented, and what action the Minister has taken. Oral Question: Mahaweli Re-awakening Week (Q.619/2025) Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe highlighted long-standing documentation problems affecting residents on Mahaweli lands, noting that some have lived there for 30 to 40 years without proof of land rights. He said reforms in the Lands Division and a prepared plan aim to issue deeds or permits confirming ownership to a significant number of residents during 2025, though not necessarily to all. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe raised concerns that delays of seven to ten years in assessing land rent particularly affect public servants and cause significant hardship. She asked whether steps have been taken to expedite the issuance of land permits or ownership documents. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe raised a second supplementary question about residents of the Mahaweli “C” Zone who have lived there for about 42 years without receiving land permits or deeds. She sought clarification or action on issuing the necessary legal documentation for their lands. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, answering for the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, provided details of several State lands in Dehiattakandiya allocated on a permissive or lease basis for commercial, agricultural sales, tourism, and other purposes. He stated that the Urban Development Authority has prepared but not yet published an Urban Development Plan for Dehiattakandiya, and that lands allocated by the Mahaweli Authority can be re-vested in the State if required for government development. He further clarified that leasehold lands may be used subject to State Lands Ordinance conditions, and can be re-vested for reasons such as non-payment of rent or breach of conditions. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna stated that shortages of physical and human resources affect schools islandwide, with particular severity in estate areas. He outlined targeted measures for estate communities, including a Rs. 600 million Indian-assisted grant project, Rs. 30 million from the Budget, and Rs. 10 million under the GEM project for staff training. He said estate schools would receive special consideration in the Government’s policy to ensure fully resourced primary schools within a three-kilometre radius or where needed, especially in view of transport and access difficulties. Oral Question: Tamil-medium Government Schools in Kalutara District A/L Subject Streams (Q.714/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran urged the release of privately used lands, including houses, fields, and roads, distinguishing this from requests to clear forest areas. He asked that affected people be given livelihood relief until their lands are released, stating that their families, including children, are facing hardship. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Welcoming the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised district-level concerns in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya, including recent drownings in Mullaitivu and requested swimming pools and swimming instruction in larger schools. He asked that national management service officer vacancies be filled, where possible, by candidates from the relevant districts, particularly in the Vanni. He urged immediate coastal protection for Vankalai and other affected areas in Mannar, citing severe erosion, livelihood losses, illegal activities and local requests for additional protective structures. He also alleged unresolved resettlement and land access problems in Mullaitivu due to gazetting by the Forest, Wildlife and Archaeology Departments, specifically referring to displaced families from AC Farm in Thanduvan who have not been resettled. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary The Minister acknowledged that 17 local authorities, excluding Ambalangoda Urban Council, Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha and Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, are occupying properties that have not been legally vested in them. He stated that requests have been made to vest those properties in the relevant institutions and said any privately owned properties would be investigated, with steps taken either to vest them properly or release them to the rightful parties. Oral Question: Local Authorities Properties in Galle District (Q.871/2025) Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked what action the Ministry is taking regarding properties, including commercially valuable lands in the Galle District, that were taken from private owners around the 1980s but were not legally vested in the Government or local authorities. He stated that some such properties are now being regularized by third parties linked to past political influence and questioned what will happen to assets on which public funds have been spent without a proper legal basis. Oral Question: Local Authorities Properties in Galle District (Q.871/2025) Read →