Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC
2026-02-17
Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a privilege matter concerning the alleged improper processing of a development proposal by the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat. He stated that he had submitted a proposal under the Rs. 2.5 million MP allocation through the Divisional Coordinating Committee (DCC) to convert the first floor of the disused Narpittimunai market building into a community hall, noting that the area currently lacks such a facility. He argued that the Divisional Secretariat's failure to properly process the proposal constitutes a breach of parliamentary privilege and requested approval for the project to proceed.
Hon. Speaker, I raise a privilege matter. As the only MP permanently residing in the Kalmunai area, I submitted a proposal to use the Rs. 2.5 million allocated for MPs under the DCB to convert the first floor of the abandoned Narpittimunai market building into a community hall for the people. I placed it before the DCC meeting for approval. However, the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat has not properly processed it, thereby violating my privilege. This is an important project because Narpittimunai has no community hall. I request approval for this project.