New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The government is considering handing over the official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, currently occupied by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

It is reported that the matter was discussed at a recent meeting attended by a group of senior government officials.

A Bill to repeal the Presidents' Entitlements Act and abolish special privileges granted to former Presidents was presented to Parliament, following Cabinet approval on June 16, 2025, for the Legal Draftsman to prepare the necessary legislation.

The Government hopes to pass the Bill in the House in the near future.

Once enacted, all other facilities provided to former Presidents, including official res...