Citizens Call For More Participation, Transparency In Megapolis Plan

Picture courtesy wrmpp.gov.lk

• by Chandra Jayaratne 
• - on 12/11/2015 

A group of citizens, headed by Jayantha Dhanapala, Prof Savitri Goonesekara and Sunil Siriwardena have written to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe requesting for more transparency and public participation in the proposed Western region Megapolis Development Plan, including public consultation on legislation. The group also called for multiple agency coordination, the application of the National Involuntary Resettlement Policy, community driven housing solutions, and the prioritisation of public transport.

Below is the text of the letter, reproduced in full:

Citizens Call for More Participation, Transparency in Megapolis Plan by Thavam Ratna