Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that 1800 buildings have been identified as unlawfully erected constructionsalong the coastal belt from Wellawatte to Bambalapitiya.
Minister Ranawaka further said that they have decided to initiate a study with the Department of Census and Statistics to identify illegal constructions in the respective areas.
The new project will be launched next week and necessary arrangement will be made to initiate legal actions against those who are responsible for constructing illegal buildings, minister added.