Only 14 Official Residences Returned by Former Ministers

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs has reported that only 14 official residences have been returned by former ministers so far.

A senior official from the ministry stated that 41 official residences were allocated to ministers of the previous government in Colombo and surrounding areas. 

Immediately after the presidential election, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a notice requesting the return of these residences.

The senior official further mentioned that legal action is planned against individuals who continue to withhold the official residences.