The government has launched an investigation into the alleged misuse of land distributed under the Mahaweli Authority, following claims in Parliament that large plots were handed out to high-profile individuals without being cultivated.
Raising the issue in Parliament, NPP Polonnaruwa District MP Padmasiri Bandara said plots ranging from 100 to 500 acres in Mahaweli zones—particularly B and D—were allocated to actors, cricketers, and ministers through private arrangements.
According to Bandara, many of these lands remain uncultivated or have been transferred to others for financial gain.
“These lands were intended for agricultural development but are being left idle,” he said.
Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation Susil Ranasinghe responded stating that an investigation is underway to examine how the lands were allocated, the intended purpose, and their current use. (Newswire)
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