## Summary
The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Hon. K. Kader Masthan, submitted a written question to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government regarding the state of community halls across the Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya Districts. The question seeks district-by-district data on the number of Grama Niladhari Divisions with community halls, the condition of existing facilities, and deficiencies in sanitation, water, and electricity provision. The member also requests information on whether the Minister acknowledges the public service difficulties arising from these shortcomings, and whether plans exist to upgrade deficient facilities or construct new community halls in divisions currently lacking them.
asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government:
(a) Will he state in respect of the Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts, separately, the number of –
(i) Grama Niladhari Divisions in which community halls have been established;
(ii) such community halls that are in a usable condition without any deficiencies;
(iii) community halls which lack sanitation, water or electricity facilities; and
(iv) Grama Niladhari Divisions which do not have community halls?
(b) Will he inform this House –
(i) whether he is aware that the general public experience difficulties in obtaining services due to the aforementioned shortcomings;
(ii) the plan to address these shortcomings in order to provide a quality service; and
(iii) whether there is a plan to establish new community halls in Grama Niladhari Divisions which currently lack such facilities?
(c) If not, why?