Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala
2026-02-18
Dr. Nandana Millagala submitted Written Question No. 1542/2025 to the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure regarding the Nagastenna Estate in Yatiyantota. The question seeks information on the estate's current ownership, the adequacy of its management, and whether the Minister is aware of alleged encroachment of the estate's lands by private parties. The MP also requests details on measures taken to address any such encroachment and to develop the estate, which he characterises as being of economic, environmental, and social significance.
Question No. 1542/2025 to the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure:
(a) Will he inform this House:
(i) the name of the present owner of the Nagastenna Estate in Yatiyantota;
(ii) whether the management of the said estate is at an optimal level;
(iii) whether he is aware that the lands of the said estate are being encroached by private parties;
(iv) if so, the measures that have been taken in that regard; and
(v) the measures that have been taken to develop the lands of the said estate, which are economically, environmentally and socially valuable?
(b) If not, why?