3927/’13
Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe,— To ask the Minister of Wildlife Resources Conservation,—
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) about 15 kilometers stretch of the road of 35 kilometers, which connects Mahaoya and Aralaganwila, is being constructed across the Maduruoya National Park;
(ii) the aforesaid park of 58850 hectares in extent is divided into two with the construction of the aforesaid road; and
(iii) a major damage is caused to the animals including leopards, elephants that live in the Maduruoya National Park under these circumstances?
(b) Will he state—
(i) whether it is accepted that construction of roads in national parks is illegal as per the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance;
(ii) if so, whether steps will be taken to prevent the damage caused to the Maduruoya National Park due to the construction of the aforesaid road?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2014-01-21
Asked by
Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Ministry
Wildlife Resources Conservation
Legislature
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
The answer is given in sinhala language.
Answered Date
2014-01-21
Answered by
Hon. Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa, M.P.
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