All former ministers who had occupied state-provided official residences during their tenures have been requested to immediately vacate the premises and hand them over to the government.

The Ministry of Public Administration informed the former ministers, in this regard, in writing yesterday. 

It is reported that nearly 50 houses had been granted to former ministers and state ministers. 

Meantime, All police security personnel assigned to former Parliamentarians and Ministers have been recalled, police said.

However, Senior DIG (Administration) Lalith Pathinayake told the Daily Mirror that police security personnel provided for the former Speaker, former Deputy Speaker and the Opposition Leader will remain in place.