Action taken to stop unauthorized filling of marshy land in Muthurajawela

By Buddhika Kumarasiri   

Action was taken yesterday by Sri Lanka Land Development Authority and the Western Provincial Council to prevent unauthorized filling of a marshy land about 12 acres in extent in Bopitiiya and Nilsirigama in Muthurajawela sanctuary.   

The raid was carried out on a complaint received by Western Province Governor Hanif Ysoof from the Organisation to Protect Muthurajawela Sanctuary.   

A senior official said the relevant authorities had ignored the continual public complaints earlier regarding the unauthorized filling of marshy lands. He said the individual responsible had even violated the restraining orders issued by court had even obstructed the duties of officers during inspections.   

 He said legal action would be taken against the individuals concerned after investigations.