October 09, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs has revealed that only 14 official residences have been returned by former ministers to date. According to a senior official, 41 official residences were initially allocated to ministers of the previous government in Colombo and surrounding areas.
Following the recent presidential election, the Ministry issued a notice requesting the immediate return of these properties. The official also indicated that legal action is being planned against individuals who continue to withhold the residences, in an effort to recover the remaining properties.
