S.B. Dissanayake land allegations involve disputed reclamation, ownership documents and a reported plan to sell three acres in Diyawanna.
New S.B. Dissanayake land allegations claim that the former minister is preparing to sell approximately three acres of disputed property near the Diyawanna wetlands in Kotte.
Sources making the allegations claim the land was reclaimed by damaging mangroves and marshland. They further allege that Dissanayake used his ministerial influence during the process.
The Morning Telegraph has not independently verified these claims. No court ruling or official finding establishing wrongdoing was cited in the information provided for this report.
Claims Over Diyawanna Land Reclamation
According to the allegations, the reclamation took place around 20 years ago, during the presidency of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.
At that time, Dissanayake reportedly held ministerial office. Sources claim he used that authority to reclaim nearly three acres in the Diyawanna area without the required approval.
The property is reportedly situated at 126/15, Ranaviru Prabath Mawatha, Kotte.
Information provided with the allegations states that the relevant local authority assessed the property at Rs. 52,066. Quarterly rates were listed as Rs. 2,733.47, producing an annual amount of Rs. 10,933.88.
However, an official valuation certificate or municipal record was not provided for independent verification.
Questions Raised Over Ownership Documents
The allegations state that the property is registered in the name of Thamara Dissanayake’s father, who is the former minister’s father-in-law.
Sources claim the original property consisted of about seven separate plots acquired from people described as unauthorised occupants.
They further allege that those occupants received alternative land in Biyagama at government expense. No supporting government allocation records were supplied with the claims.
The report also alleges that the former minister extended the property to nearly three acres during the height of his political influence.
It further claims that false deeds and fraudulent survey or piburu documents were created. These are serious allegations, but the information provided does not identify any court judgment confirming document fraud.
Dissanayake’s response to the claims was not included in the source material.
Agencies Reportedly Did Not Approve Work
The sources allege that no government institution authorised the land reclamation.
They identify the Urban Development Authority, the relevant land reclamation authority, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Central Environmental Authority as bodies that should have approved the work.
However, no official letters from those agencies were supplied to confirm that applications were rejected or never submitted.
The S.B. Dissanayake land allegations therefore require verification through land records, survey plans, environmental approvals and official correspondence.
Previous Housing Project Reportedly Abandoned
The account also claims that approximately 25 plots from the property were sold several years ago.
The reported buyer was described as a relative of a former influential United National Party minister from the Kotte area.
According to the allegations, the buyer intended to develop a housing project. However, the project reportedly ended because the site lacked a proper access road and necessary approvals.
The report does not identify the alleged buyer, the former minister concerned or the relevant sale documents.
Land Reportedly Used as Racing Track
The disputed property is currently said to be used by Dissanayake’s eldest son, Narada Dissanayake, as a motor racing track.
Sources also claim that Dissanayake and his wife recently moved belongings from the site in large lorries to a residence on Kobbakaduwa Mawatha in Battaramulla.
No independent evidence was supplied to establish when the items were moved or whether that activity related to a proposed sale.
Disputed Claim Over Access Road Spending
The report alleges that Dissanayake has been purchasing nearby plots to create an access road to the property.
It states that he spent approximately Rs. 20 million, but also gives the figure as Rs. 2,000,000,000. These amounts conflict significantly.
Therefore, The Morning Telegraph cannot confirm the correct amount from the information provided.
A surveyor identified as Ananda Matharaarachchi of Homagama was reportedly engaged to survey the property and proposed access route.
No survey report, engagement letter or response from the named surveyor was included.
Reported Plan to Sell Property
Sources behind the S.B. Dissanayake land allegations claim the former minister fears that the new Government could investigate the property and seek its return to the State.
They allege that he is consequently preparing to sell the full property to a prominent construction company.
However, the company was not named, and no sale agreement, advertisement or transfer document was provided.
The allegations remain unproven unless supported by official land records, environmental findings, court documents or statements from the relevant authorities.
Dissanayake, his family and the agencies named in the allegations should be given an opportunity to respond before any conclusions are drawn.
