Wannila Aththo regains heritage lands after court battle

Colombo, May 26 (Daily Mirror)- The Mahaweli Development Authority today informed the Court of Appeal that the land acquired by the Authority for the proposed Agriculture and Livestock Development Project would be released back to the indigenous community for their use.

The Mahaweli Development Authority made these revelations when a writ petition filed by Uruwarige Wannila Aththo, the leader of the indigenous community known as the “Veddas,” was taken up before the Court of Appeal.

In his petition, the leader of the indigenous community challenged the clearing of lands at Pollebedda-Rambakenoya for agricultural purposes by various companies in 2021.
 
Senior Counsel Dr. Ravindranath Dabare appeared for the petitioner.