The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha

Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha raised a supplementary question regarding the productive utilization of Land Reform Commission (LRC) lands, noting that significant extents currently remain underutilized. He highlighted the government's planned large-scale industrial and agricultural initiatives and proposed that LRC lands be allocated to support these projects. He also drew attention to public requests for small plots for cultivation, asking what specific steps would be taken to make LRC lands accessible for agricultural purposes.

Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha raised concerns about irregularities in the issuance of title deeds for Land Reform Commission (LRC) lands in the Kalutara District, noting that long-term residents lack formal documentation despite extended occupancy. He highlighted a specific hardship whereby children of these residents face difficulties enrolling in schools due to the absence of title deeds. As a supplementary question, he requested the Government to expedite the deed issuance process and provide a timeline for resolution.

## Summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha submitted Written Question No. 1664/2025 to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation seeking detailed information about Land Reform Commission (LRC) lands in the Kalutara District. The question requests a comprehensive breakdown by Divisional Secretary's Division covering the total extent of LRC land holdings, the distribution of lands under various tenure arrangements (leasehold, direct public allocation, freehold, and land permits), and the extent of abandoned and unlawfully encroached lands. The member also specifically asks whether freehold deeds can be issued for permit lands and whether abandoned lands can be re-vested and reallocated to landless individuals, suggesting an underlying concern about land access and potential misuse of LRC holdings in the district.