Minister of State Nalaka Godahewa states that the daily activities of the people living in the unauthorized constructions in the Muthurajawela reserve are not being hampered at present.
However, the Minister of State has stated that no unauthorized constructions will be allowed in the Muthurajawela area again.
The Minister of State further stated that no further projects will be allowed to be carried out by filling up these swamps and that the people living there will not be affected in any way at present.
However, it has been emphasized that the people living in those areas will not be allowed to dispose of their garbage or own new lands.
Minister of State Nalaka Godahewa has expressed these views at a media briefing held in Colombo.