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Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Attorney at Law, M.P.

Last Elected Party

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)

Date of Birth

1959-01-18

Legislative Service

29 years, 0 months, 28 days




Related Information

  • Academic Qualifications
    • Sri Lanka Law College

  • Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2020-08-05 - 2024-09-24)
  • Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2015-08-17 - 2020-03-02)
  • Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2010-04-08 - 2015-06-26)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2010-03-09 - 2010-04-08)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2004-04-02 - 2010-02-09)
  • Fifth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2001-12-05 - 2004-02-07)
  • Fourth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (2000-10-10 - 2001-10-10)
  • Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (2000-09-14 - 2000-10-10)
  • Third Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka- (1994-08-16 - 2000-08-18)

  • Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • State Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Welfare (2019-11-27)
    • State Minister of Finance (2018-11-07)
    • Minister of Disaster Management (2015-09-04)
  • Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Petroleum Industries (2013-01-28)
    • Minister of Environment (2010-11-22)
    • Minister of Environment (2010-04-27)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (2010-02-12)
    • Minister of Mass Media and Information (2007-01-28)
    • Minister of Mass Media and Information (2005-11-23)

  • Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Arundika Fernando Relief Services and Godfrey Fernando Memorial Foundation (Incorporation) []

  • State Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Welfare (2019-11-27 - 2020-03-02)
  • State Minister of Finance (2018-11-07 - 2018-11-15)
  • Minister of Disaster Management (2015-09-04 - 2018-04-11)
  • Minister of Petroleum Industries (2013-01-28 - 2015-01-09)
  • Minister of Environment (2010-11-22 - 2013-10-28)
  • Minister of Environment (2010-04-27 - 2010-11-22)
  • Minister of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (2010-02-12 - 2010-04-09)
  • Minister of Mass Media and Information and Minister of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (2009-01-01 - 2010-02-11)
  • Minister of Mass Media and Information (2007-01-28 - 2009-01-01)
  • Minister of Mass Media and Information (2005-11-23 - 2007-01-27)
  • Minister of Plantation Industries (2004-04-10 - 2005-11-22)
  • Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education (2001-09-14 - 2001-12-05)
  • Minister of Information and Media (2000-10-19 - 2001-09-13)
  • Deputy Minister of Posts, Telecommmunications & Media (2000-08-16 - 2000-10-10)
  • Deputy Minister of Posts, Telecommmunications & Media (1997-06-09 - 2000-08-09)

  • 2023-04-23
    • Petitioned By:  H.M.P. Perera
    • Petition Status:  Petitioner Report Received
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government
  • 2020-12-19
    • Petitioned By:  A.M.A. Latheef
    • Petition Status:  Petition Not Concluded
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government
  • 2020-09-26
    • Petitioned By:  H. R. K. Wimalaratne
    • Petition Status:  Follow Up Letter Sent
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Education
  • 2016-02-29
    • Petitioned By:  Sumana Jayatilake
    • Petition Status:  Petition Not Concluded
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Non Cabinet Ministry of Mass Media
  • 2015-12-09
    • Petitioned By:  H. D. Ranjan
    • Petition Status:  Follow Up Letter Sent

Legislature Session Questions Asked

Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

Third Session

2

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Legislature Session Questions Answered

Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

First Session

5

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Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

First Session

14

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Legislature Days Present Days Absent

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

289

101

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka

156

96

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Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

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1

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Committee on Banking and Financial Services

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

2

6

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fourth Session

3

16

0

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Committee on High Posts

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

12

9

0

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Second Session

0

1

0

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Committee on Public Enterprises

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fourth Session

22

31

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Third Session

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33

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19

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - First Session

2

29

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Committee on Public Finance

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Third Session

8

5

0

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Second Session

12

1

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - First Session

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Liaison Committee

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - First Session

5

1

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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance

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Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Third Session

2

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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Technology

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

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Parliamentary Caucus for Animal Welfare

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

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Sectoral Oversight Committee on Just and Law-Abiding Society

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fourth Session

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Select Committee of Parliament to investigate into incidents of infringe of privileges of the Members of Parliament and of the Parliament and to make suitable recommendations in that regard

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fourth Session

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Select Committee of Parliament to make suitable recommendations for the expansion of higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka

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Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fourth Session

10

8

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Special Committee appointed to look into the incidents that took place on the 03rd and 04th December, 2021 in the Chamber of Parliament and within the Parliament Premises and to recommend steps to prevent such incidents in future

Legislature Days Present Days Absent Days Absent (Informed)

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fourth Session

2

3

0

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Special Committee appointed to look into the incidents that took place on the 21st of April 2021 in the Chamber of Parliament and within the Parliament premises and to recommend steps to prevent such incidents in future

Legislature Days Present Days Absent Days Absent (Informed)

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - First Session

2

0

0

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The Select Committee of Parliament to study the practical problems and difficulties in relation to preparation for the proposed ‘Business Ready (B-READY) Index’ in Sri Lanka and make its proposals and recommendations

Legislature Days Present Days Absent Days Absent (Informed)

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  - Fifth Session

3

9

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  • General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party 2014-2015






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