The homes for Tamil IDPs which are due to be built by Indian giant Arcelor Mittal, after a controversial deal with the Sri Lankan government, have come under fire by experts from Moratuwa University.
Engineers Prof. Priyan Dias and Dr Rangika Halwatura and architect Varuna de Silva published a preliminary report of their study, which found that the homes for the Tamil war affected people have inadequate foundations, insufficient roof support, are at risk of corrosion, are poorly ventilated and have no hearth and chimney, The Sunday Times reported.
Meanwhile the TNA has attacked the government over the housing scheme.
Spokesperson M.A. Sumanthiran accused the Ministry of Resettlement of adopting a disorganised approach in selecting the beneficiaries to provide the homes, The Nation reported.
“The Government has to ask the people whether they need a metal house or a house built with brick and mortar. The people have the right to decide,” he said, adding that the Government had not followed the proper tender procedure for the contract to be awarded.