A high-level meeting has been held at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in the Jaffna and Palali areas currently under military use. 

Key matters discussed included finalising boundary re-alignments, expediting the compensation process, prioritising land plots for release and overcoming administrative bottlenecks, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. Chairpersons stressed the importance of a transparent and equitable process that ensures that rightful land owners regain access to their property without compromising vital defence infrastructure.