• Regularization of the maximum extent of land which can be kept under private ownership in terms of the provisions of the Land Reform Act. Click here for Process ......
  • Identification and taking over of lands in excess of the ceiling.
  • Release of legal obligations in terms of the provisions of the acts.
  • Payment of compensation to the declarants in respect of lands taken over by the Land Reform Commission.
  • Taking actions to return the possession of lands which have been taken over but exempted from the encumbrances of the Land Reform Act.
  • Updating land documents and collecting information on land in coordination with the field.
    • Lands which have been declared but so far not been identified.
    • Non-declared lands which are in excess of the ceiling.
    • Lands which have been alienated but not been utilized in productive investments.
  • Making contribution to achieve the economic development of the country.
    • Providing lands for the projects approved by the Board of Investments.
    • Providing lands for the agricultural projects and other cultivation purposes. Click here for Process ......
    • Providing lands for industries.
  • Making contribution to achieve the social development of the country
    • Distribution of lands among landless people for the construction of houses.
    • Providing lands to special projects launched in accordance with the policy decisions of the government.
    • Providing lands to religious places.
    • Providing lands for public purposes. v. Providing lands for government institutions.
  • Implementation of revenue collection projects.
    • Collecting revenue on natural resources.
    • Providing lands on lease and collection of lease rent.
    • Recovery of money due from the government, non-government organizations and other persons.
  • Restructuring of the organization structure of the institution
    • Creating an efficient and well-trained staff.
    • Proper assignment of duties.
    • Assignment of duties through decentralization of powers.
    • Directing staff of the Commission for discussions, workshops and training programs.
  • Providing physical resources and other necessary facilities to achieve efficiency and productivity.
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Land Reform Commission

Hotline - +94 11 2144 794  +94 11 2144 795 
Fax - +94 112 878 052
info@lrc.gov.lk