Coast Conservation Dept. firm on demolishing illegal structures in Mirissa
By Charumini de Silva
The Coast Conservation Department confirmed yesterday that it will go ahead with the demolition of the 17 identified unauthorised buildings on 1 May at Mirissa coastal area, insisting that decisions were made years ago according to the Act.
“We will definitely demolish the 17 identified unauthorised structures on Mirissa beach on 1 May. This was not an arbitrary decision taken by the department, but a legal ruling for such constructions,” Coast Conservation Department Director General Prabath Chandrakeerthi told Daily FT.
Yesterday, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faiszer Musthapha issuing a statement opposed the Coastal Conservation Department’s decision to remove unauthorised constructions in Mirissa, claiming it was an arbitrary.
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