3653/’13
Hon. Buddhika Pathirana;— To ask the Minister of Environment and Renewable Energy,—
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) a land of 250 acres in extent which is linked with Wilpattu National Forest Reserve of Puttlam District and attached to Thabbowa sanctuary, coming under the proposed Veerakkulicholai-Eluwankulama Forest Reserve, is being cleared by H.V.A. Farm company by using backhoes;
(ii) a bogus deed has been executed on this state-owned forest land; and
(iii) Vanathawilluwa Divisional Secretary has taken steps to legalize the bogus deed, executed on this forest land?
(b) Will he inform this House—
(i) whether the lawful permission has been obtained, pertaining to the constructions carried out by the aforesaid institution;
(ii) whether he accepts the fact that the operation of H.V.A Farm company in the aforesaid area where there are archeological and wildlife reserves, causes a severe environmental damage; and
(iii) if so, whether steps will be taken to prevent that situation?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2014-06-20
Asked by
Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, M.P.
Ministry
Environment and Renewable Energy
Legislature
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Illegal clearing of Forst- Wilpattu
Answered Date
2014-06-20
Answered by
Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha, Attorney at Law, M.P.
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