2372/’12
Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara,— To ask the Minister of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities,—
(a) Will he state—
(i) the number of persons who own shanties in ‘187 watta’ at Torrington, in Colombo 7;
(ii) whether they have been granted the ownership of those houses or whether they have been given permits for them; and
(iii) if so, the period of time during which they have been enjoying the aforesaid ownership?
(b) Will he also state—
(i) whether any decision has been taken by the government to demolish the aforesaid houses;
(ii) if so, whether they will be provided with new houses in the same location or elsewhere; and
(iii) if new houses are provided elsewhere, what that new location is ?
(c) Will he inform this House—
(i) whether a proposal had been made to construct a new housing complex and provide those houses to the residents of “187 watta” free of charge; and
(ii) if so, of the reasons for not implementing the aforesaid proposal up to now?
(d) If not, why?
Asked Date
2012-12-03
Asked by
Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, M.P.
Ministry
Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities
Legislature
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Houses - Shanty Homes of 187 Watta
Answered Date
2012-12-03
Answered by
Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, M.P.
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