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Hon. W. D. J. Seneviratne, Attorney at Law, M.P.

Last Elected Party

United People's Freedom Alliance(UPFA)

Date of Birth

1941-01-15

Legislative Service

34 years, 5 months, 7 days




Related Information

  • Academic Qualifications
    • G.C.E. (A/L), London (A/L)
    • Attorney-at-Law
  • Professional Qualifications
    • Advocate ot the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

  • 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)
  • Second Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka (1989-02-15 - 1994-06-24)

  • Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • State Minister of Economy and Policy Development (2019-11-27)
    • Minister of Labour, Trade Union Relations and Sabaragamu Development (2017-05-22)
    • Minister of Labour and Trade Unions Relations (2015-09-04)
  • Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs (2010-11-22)
    • Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs (2010-04-23)
  • Sixth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
    • Minister of Power and Energy (2007-01-28)

  • State Minister of Economy and Policy Development (2019-11-27 - 2020-03-02)
  • Minister of Labour, Trade Union Relations and Sabaragamu Development (2017-05-22 - 2018-04-11)
  • Minister of Labour and Trade Unions Relations (2015-09-04 - 2017-05-26)
  • Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs (2010-11-22 - 2015-01-09)
  • Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs (2010-04-23 - 2010-11-22)
  • Minister of Power and Energy (2007-01-28 - 2010-04-09)
  • Minister of Power and Energy (2005-11-23 - 2007-01-27)
  • Minister of Justice and Judicial Reforms (2004-04-10 - 2005-11-25)
  • Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services (2001-09-14 - 2001-12-07)
  • Minister of Health (2000-10-19 - 2001-09-14)
  • Minister of Labour (1997-06-18 - 2000-08-09)
  • Minister of Labour (Acting) (1997-06-09 - 1997-06-18)
  • Deputy Minister of Education (1994-11-22 - 1997-06-09)

  • 2017-09-11
    • Petitioned By:  K.L. Nihal Pushpakumara
    • Petition Status:  Petitioner Report Received
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms
  • 2017-08-08
    • Petitioned By:  J.A. Upali Ranjith
    • Petition Status:  Ministry Report Requested
  • 2017-06-03
    • Petitioned By:  H.V. Rohini
    • Petition Status:  Petitioner Report Received
  • 2016-10-24
    • Petitioned By:  R.Y.K. Priyantha Kumara
    • Petition Status:  Petition Not Concluded
  • 2015-10-04
    • Petitioned By:  K. Rupasingha
    • Petition Status:  Follow Up Letter Sent
    • Related Ministry:  Ministry of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms

Legislature Session Questions Asked

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

First Session

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Legislature Session Questions Answered

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

First Session

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

First Session

10

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Legislature Days Present Days Absent

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

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

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Committee on High Posts

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

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Committee on Parliamentary Business

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

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Committee on Ways and Means

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

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19

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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 Internal & Home Affairs and Provincial Councils & Local Government

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

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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour

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

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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour and Foreign Employment

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

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

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

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Sectoral Oversight Committee on An Open & Accountable Government

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

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26

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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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Value Added Tax

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  • Became the SLFP Organizer of Pelmadulla Electorate in 1978 and then of Nivithigala Electorate in 1980
  • Elected to Parliament in 1989 from the District of Ratnapura






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