People will be resettled in Sampur: Basil

21 October 2011 05:50 pm - 2 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa assured in Parliament today that people would be resettled areas in the Sampur area of the Trincomalee District once the land acquisition was completed for the coal power project.

At the moment, people have been denied access to 2,795 acres of land demarcated for the coal power project.

Minister Rajapaksa said that some of these lands would be acquired for the project, and the rest would be given back to their original users. He said that the government would pay compensations for the lands to be acquired.

“We have taken over lands for major development projects in other parts of the country too. We will compensate the people for that. We acquired lands for power projects in upper Kotmale and Kerawalapitiya too. If a road is to be constructed, we need to acquire private lands in some cases,” he said.

The Minister was responding to TNA leader R. Sampanthan who complained that the government had deprived Tamil people of their original lands. Mr. Sampanthan said that these people had deeds and permits for the lands they used in Sampur.

The TNA leader said, “There is a sacred Hindu temple in this area. It is Badrakali Amman Kovil. I used to go there as a little boy at that time. There is a powerful deity there. Please keep that in mind.” (Kelum Bandara and Yohan Perera)

Order Gifts to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Vegetables, Grocery, Flowers, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,News, Courier/Delivery, Food Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka.

Sell your vehicle & house fast with hitad.lk only cost is Rs.400, Advertise in Hitad.lk for free to sell your mobile phone. Want to sell your Pet, Advertise for Free in hitad.lk Search for Houses in Sri Lanka and find the best place through Hitad.lk find your best tuition place. Find the best partner for you, visit hitad.lk Find anything at any time hitad.lk.

Comments - 2

Michael Saturday, 22 October 2011 10:16 AM

''There is a powerful deity'' - she's not shown her powers yet, even though all this is happening. Either she's not powerful enough or she's not interested in this whole affair. Why do people have to bring deities into this instead of taking legal action which is the most sensible thing to do?

arthy Saturday, 22 October 2011 09:54 PM

I agree with you minister, But which people you going to resettled?

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

People will be resettled in Sampur: Basil

Comments - 2

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

Without a Plan will Sri Lanka Overcome?

Free-fall of the nation Where is the alternative to ruinous Gotabaya regime?

Gotabaya, Ranil and the Frog and Scorpion Fable

Four-day work week: Can Govt. reap what it sows?

Sri Lanka’s Al Capone Syndrome threatens human security

Mirihana land reclamation project leaves farmers fuming

Is there a solution? Sustainable Fuel Bill for road transport

Most Viewed in News

Power cut experience for Australian cricketers

TMVP informant spills the beans

SL amends limit on foreign currency possession

PM appeals to social media activists not to insult Hirunika

Fuel prices to increase tomorrow?

SL runs out of fuel and no new shipments ordered

TODAY'S HEADLINES

No fuel for private vehicles, only essential services until July 10

US agrees to give technical support for fiscal management in SL

Horse carriages in Jaffna

Unless SL’s tarnished image is restored Not possible to purchase fuel from any nation

MIRROR CRICKET

England take early T20I series lead over Sri Lanka

New Zealand clinch World Test title

LPL 2nd edition from July 30-August 22-SLC

Sanath Jayasuriya signs as coach at Melbourne cricket club Mulgrave

Maxwell Overstay Bad News for SL

Chamari stars for Sri Lanka Women in win over India Women

Royal open campaign with 22-12 win over St. Anthony’s

Isipathana College face stiff challenge against Science College