Cost of the damages caused to the Galle Face Green as a result of the anti-government protests will be claimed from the protesters, Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga said.
Stating that a group has filed a Fundamental Rights petition stating that they have rights over the protest site, the Minister said steps will be taken to seek compensation for the damages from them.
Minister Ranatunga said that legal measures were taken to remove the protesters from the site that comes under the purview of the Ministry of Urban Development.
He pointed out no person can forcibly take control of any property that belongs to the state.
Stating that an estimate will be conducted on the damages caused to the Galle Face Green, the Minister added that he has already been notified of the legal measures to be taken in this regard. (NewsWire)