Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Land Commissioner General's Department (LCGD) has initiated measures to conduct a survey of lands affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with particular attention to areas impacted by landslides in Sri Lanka.

Accordingly, Commissioner General of Lands, Chandana Ranaweera Arachchi, stated that lands affected by landslides will be re-surveyed after being declared as reservations (protected areas).

He noted that in instances where lands located within identified risk zones are designated as reservations, the Land Commissioner General's Department is prepared to provide compensation based on assessed valuations or offer alternative land to owners holding valid grants or permits.

Accordingly, the Commissioner General further ...