Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The list of former Members of Parliament (MPs) who had placed their initial deposits to purchase houses from the Viyathpura Housing Complex have been revealed.

Earlier, the Cabinet had approved to abolish the concessional payment scheme granted to former MPs.

In July 2022, Cabinet approval was first granted to provide 101 housing units from the complex on a rental basis for one year to MPs who had lost their homes during the unrest of May 9, 2022.

However, in July 2024, following requests from the MPs, the Cabinet approved the sale of these units at a reduced price.

While the houses are valued for the public at between Rs. 15.5 million and Rs. 22 million, MPs were allowed to purchase them at concessionary rates...