Four Former Ministers' Official Residences Yet To Be Returned to the Government

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Public Administration said that four official residences previously occupied by former ministers have still not been handed over to the government.

According to the Ministry, these residences were used by former ministers Sanath Nishantha, Mohan De Silva, R. Sampanthan, and Ajith Rajapakse.

The Ministry confirmed that the official residence of Mohan De Silva is expected to be handed over today.

A senior official from the Ministry of Public Administration further said that former minister Sanath Nishantha's residence will be handed over by tomorrow, as instructed to his wife.

Additionally, the Ministry has informed the relatives of R. R. Sampanthan that his official residence must be returned immediately.

Regarding the official residence provided to Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse, the Ministry explained that there were some issues with the property’s documents, which is why the house has not yet been returned.

However, when inquired about this, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse clarified that he had returned the residence several months ago.