The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana
2026-02-05
The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana sought clarification from the Deputy Minister regarding 304 licences reportedly issued illegally by the previous Government. He raised a series of questions concerning the legal status of these licences, the manner in which they were granted, and whether a formal procedure exists to either regularise or cancel them.
The Deputy Minister has presented that the previous Government issued 304 licences, not legally. A book with those 304 licence-holders was presented. Will these licences be allowed to continue? Are they illegal? How were they issued? Is there a procedure to conclude this or cancel them, Hon. Deputy Minister?