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- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara requested clarification on the status of accelerated land title issuance, noting that under the previous Government’s “Urumaya” programme people with existing permits such as Jayabhumi or Swarnabhumi had surrendered them in anticipation of receiving freehold deeds. He highlighted this as a significant issue in Anuradhapura and across the country, and sought information from the Deputy Minister on the matter. Oral Question: Lands Owned by Land Reform Commission - Fraudulent Acquisition (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said the Land Reform Commission lacks reliable records on the extent, leasing, and current status of its lands, creating irregularities and requiring institutional regularization. He stated that the failed organic fertilizer project funded through the LRC is under inquiry following Cabinet decisions, though the committee’s work has been slow. He also said a committee is reviewing LRC land grants from 2015 onward, new land alienations have been suspended for three months, and legal action will be considered where wrongdoing is found. Oral Question: Lands Owned by Land Reform Commission - Fraudulent Acquisition (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara questioned the lack of accurate records on the total extent of land held by the Land Reform Commission and asked for a study to be conducted and reported to Parliament. He raised concerns over alleged irregularities involving LRC-funded compost fertilizer projects, especially in Anuradhapura, and the alienation of LRC lands to associates, retired military officers, and businessmen. He asked whether the Government, given its anti-corruption pledges, would investigate these matters and take action against those responsible. Oral Question: Lands Owned by Land Reform Commission - Fraudulent Acquisition (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, responding on behalf of the Minister, outlined the establishment and statutory objectives of the Land Reform Commission under the Land Reform Act, No. 1 of 1972, including land ceiling limits of 25 acres for paddy land and 50 acres for other agricultural land. He confirmed that legal action has been initiated in several districts to recover Commission lands allegedly acquired or occupied unlawfully, citing cases in Gampaha, Matara, Kalutara, Kandy and Trincomalee. He added that island-wide action is continuing under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, with some matters before courts, police, or the Attorney-General. Oral Question: Lands Owned by Land Reform Commission - Fraudulent Acquisition (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide details on the establishment date and objectives of the Land Reform Commission. He also sought confirmation on whether the Minister is aware of alleged fraudulent acquisition of Commission-owned lands by individuals or institutions, and requested information on measures being taken to protect those lands. Oral Question: Lands Owned by Land Reform Commission - Fraudulent Acquisition (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister said the Weliampitiya/Kolonnawa residents near the Meethotamulla dump had been surveyed for relocation, but 20 applicants were found ineligible in 2023 after appeals due to issues such as duplicate claims, inadequate proof of residence, and occupation by non-relatives. He stated that eviction action follows a court order identifying the occupants as unauthorized, not merely an internal UDA decision. He added that the Government would still consider the cases compassionately and, with the NHDA, seek to allocate available vacant housing units according to legal eligibility and availability. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar raised concerns about the UDA demolition of five houses at Kolonnawa 101 Watta, disputing reports that affected residents had refused alternative housing and noting that 15 more houses were due to be demolished. He said earlier compensation or payment requirements of Rs. 1 million and Rs. 500,000 were unaffordable for daily wage earners, including vulnerable residents with serious health and disability issues. While accepting that the land was required by the UDA, he requested a humane solution by allocating remaining units in Sahindra Sewana or other housing schemes, with a smaller initial payment and instalment arrangements. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Requested the Prime Minister to consider increasing Cabinet allocations for housing needs. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. S.M. Marikkar. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister stated that around 48,000 NHDA-related housing units remain incomplete nationwide, including in Batticaloa, leaving some beneficiaries with loans but unfinished homes. He said the Ministry and NHDA are preparing a phased completion plan subject to budget allocations, considering renewed State bank loan support, and directing part of NHDA’s annual allocations to these schemes. He said a fixed completion date cannot be given due to the scale of funding required and the need to prioritize within available resources. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about incomplete housing schemes initiated during the Good Governance Government under then Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa, particularly in Batticaloa areas such as Porativu Pattu, Vakarai and Vavunativu. He said many beneficiaries remain in half-built houses and in debt to the NHDA because subsequent funding tranches were tied to construction progress. He asked the Government to provide a clear timeframe—such as within six months, one year, or by the end of 2025—for completing the schemes, rather than only stating that work would proceed when allocations are available. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the relevant housing projects have been recognized and that Cabinet approval has been obtained to seek the necessary allocations for their completion. He said work would proceed once Treasury funds are received, while related information has been included in the District Secretariat’s five-year plan. He also noted that UNDP-funded construction is underway for 20 houses in Komathalamadu, 25 in Thumpalacholai/Koppaveli-II, and five in Ollimadu, but no firm completion timeframe can be given until allocations are received. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about an unfinished housing scheme of more than 50 units launched in Vavunativu, Batticaloa, during the previous “Good Governance” Government. He stated that some houses remain incomplete and have not been restored or handed over by subsequent governments, causing hardship to local residents for over eight years. He sought clarification on whether the Government will complete the scheme and the timeframe for doing so. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary The response provides details on landslide risk zones in the Nuwara Eliya District, listing affected Grama Niladhari divisions under Ambagamuwa, Kotmale, Nuwara Eliya, Walapane and Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariats, with annexes cited for identified houses and immovable properties. It states that existing resettlement assistance amounts are inadequate under current market prices and that a Cabinet Memorandum is being prepared to increase grants for land purchase, land-with-house purchase, and house construction while revising the standard house size. It also notes interim measures to use available funds for basic habitable structures, provide a monthly rental allowance for six months to landslide-affected families, and coordinate evacuations during heavy rainfall. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka provided details on landslide-risk zones and affected families in the Kandy District, identifying 34 families across several Divisional Secretariat and Grama Niladhari divisions. He outlined the existing resettlement assistance scheme and said a Cabinet Memorandum is being prepared to increase grants for land purchase, house purchase and house construction, while interim arrangements and rental allowances are provided for displaced families. He also noted evacuation procedures during heavy rainfall and said proposed amendments to the Disaster Management Act address persons unwilling to join resettlement programmes or continuing to live in high-risk houses. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka provided details on landslide-risk locations in Matale District affecting 42 families and outlined the Government’s resettlement assistance scheme. He stated that existing grants for land purchase, house purchase, or construction are insufficient, and a Cabinet Memorandum is being prepared to increase allocations while allowing interim use of funds for basic habitable units. He also noted temporary rental assistance, evacuation coordination during heavy rainfall based on National Building Research Organization warnings, and proposed Disaster Management Act amendments regarding residents unwilling to relocate from high-risk areas. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem asked the Minister of Defence to provide details on landslide-risk areas in the Matale District following rainy weather since January 2024. He requested identification of affected settlements, public properties, and occupied vulnerable houses or immovable properties by Divisional Secretary’s Division and Grama Niladhari Division, as well as the alternative measures planned for residents. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka provided details of identified landslide-risk areas in the Badulla District, stating that 241 families or locations had been identified across several Divisional Secretariat divisions. He outlined existing resettlement assistance, including grants for land purchase, land with a house, or house construction, and said a Cabinet Memorandum is being prepared to increase these amounts due to current market prices. He also noted temporary rental assistance for affected families, evacuation arrangements during heavy rainfall based on National Building Research Organization warnings, and proposed amendments to the Disaster Management Act concerning persons unwilling to resettle from high-risk areas. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem asked the Minister of Defence to provide details on landslide-risk areas in the Badulla District following heavy rains since January 2024. He sought identification of affected settlements and public properties, a breakdown of occupied vulnerable houses and immovable properties by Divisional Secretariat and Grama Niladhari Division, and the alternative measures planned for residents in those houses. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka provided details of landslide-risk areas in the Kegalle District, listing 241 identified risk locations or families across several Divisional Secretariat areas. He outlined the existing resettlement assistance amounts and said a Cabinet Memorandum is being prepared to increase grants for land purchase, land-with-house purchase, and house construction due to current market costs. He also noted temporary measures, including rental allowances, interim housing arrangements, evacuations during heavy rainfall based on NBRO warnings, and proposed amendments to the Disaster Management Act for persons unwilling to resettle from high-risk areas. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem asked the Minister of Defence for details on landslide-risk areas in the Kegalle District following rainy conditions since January 2024. He sought information on affected settlements and public properties, a divisional breakdown of vulnerable occupied houses and immovable properties, and the alternative measures planned for residents living in those locations. Answers to Written Questions: Landslide Risk Areas Read →