Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
2026-02-18
Minister Viddyarathna clarified that while Regional Plantation Company (RPC) lands are subject to contractual constraints, Nagastenna falls under state ownership (JEDB), making resettlement more feasible. He stated that the government is prepared to facilitate resettlement of disaster-affected families on suitable lands, contingent on approvals from relevant coordinating committees, District Coordinating Committees, and National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) clearances. The Minister committed to informing plantation companies and proceeding with resettlement where appropriate land is identified.
Hon. Speaker, as I noted, RPC lands pose contractual constraints. However, Nagastenna is state-owned (JEDB). We are prepared to facilitate resettlement for disaster-affected families on suitable lands, subject to decisions of the relevant coordinating committees, District Coordinating Committees, and NBRO clearances. We will inform the plantation companies and proceed accordingly where suitable land exists.