The Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal to amend the Public Security Ordinance for the inspection of abandoned houses and properties which are closed down or locked up in search of mosquito breeding sites and to take legal action against the owners following such detections.
The joint proposal made by Faiszer Musthapha, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government and Sagala Rathnayake, Minister of Law and Order and Southern Development, to implement following actions, decided at the meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
• Installation of CCTV Cameras on Public places where waste is disposed irregularly.
• To make Compulsory installation of name boards with details of the owners or constructor in all construction sites in Colombo and Suburbs.
• File private cases against persons responsible in maintaining dengue breeding sites in Schools, public Institutions & other institutions.
• Impose regulations to check houses & properties which are looked & to take legal action against them under public security Act.
• Attach relevant officers & Provide facilities to the operating room to continue its task within 24 hours.
