Cabinet approves Land Bill 

[August 07, 2003 - 10.00 GMT] 

The Cabinet chaired by President Chandrika Kumaratunga approved the much-awaited Land Ownership Bill yesterday. 

“This Bill is one of the most important legislations approved by the Government in terms of the welfare of the poor,” Cabinet spokesman G.L. Peiris said Thursday.

The Bill would give land ownership to some 1.2 million landless people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: August 07, 2003  -10.00 GMT.

 


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