221/’18
Hon. Douglas Devananda,—To ask the Minister of Higher Education & Cultural Affairs,—
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) there is an ancient cemetery located in the Akbovil area of Mamadu, Vavuniya;
(ii) the aforementioned cemetery has been marked by the Department of Archaeology; and
(iii) the aforementioned cemetery and artefacts located there have been damaged as a result of a recent incident in which teak trees in the said area were felled?
(b) Will he inform this House—
(i) whether legal action has been taken against those who are responsible for the destruction of ancient artefacts situated on the aforementioned cemetery; and
(ii) of the steps that will be taken to protect the aforesaid artefacts in future?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2018-07-17
Asked by
Hon. Douglas Devananda, M.P.
Ministry
Higher Education & Cultural Affairs
Legislature
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
Second Session
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