Five former Parliamentarians have left Sri Lanka failing to return their official government residences at the Madiwela Housing Complex for Parliamentarians.
According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, Parliamentary officials who are responsible for MP housing are facing issues due to this reason.
It is reported that around 80 former MPs have handed over their official residences, while only twenty former MPs have yet to return their houses.
The Parliament officials have once again issued reminders to the former MPs who are yet to hand over the houses, to return them immediately.
On Saturday, it was reported that seven former MPs had vacated their official residences in the Madiwela housing complex.
The former MPs were informed by Parliament officials that their water and electricity supply would be cut off if they did not vacate the premises immediately, and written notices had also been issued to them.
The handing over of official residences at the Madiwela Housing Complex to new MPs is scheduled to start on 03 December 2024.
It is reported that around 40 new MPs have requested houses. (Islandnews)
