Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The process of re-demarcating the boundaries of tank reservations belonging to the Department of Irrigation began today, aimed at removing unauthorised constructions within these areas.

The inaugural programme for this initiative was launched at the Nuwara Wewa in Anuradhapura.

Accordingly, numerous constructions, including state institutions, official residences, and hotels located within the demarcated reservation limits, will be removed.

The Department plans to demarcate the reservation boundaries of 22 tanks within this year.

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