Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara stated that measures will be taken to establish special mediation boards (Samatha Mandala) for financial disputes with the aim of reducing the number of such cases brought before the courts.

Under the first phase, special mediation boards dedicated to financial disputes will be established in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Monaragala, Minister Nanayakkara said.

He expressed these remarks while participating in a program held at the Mediation Boards Commission on the occasion of the 2025 National Mediation Boards Day.

He further stated that:

"This year is a very special year for the mediation process and ove...