With the decision of the Urban Development Authority to take over the land where the Muttiah Women’s Hostel of the University of Colombo , there is strong opposition from teachers as well as students.
In particular, the University of Colombo Students’ Union points out that it has already decided to take over the land where the Muttiah Hostel and that there are plans to take over the land with the planetarium inside the University of Colombo and the surrounding lands in a similar manner.
The University Students ‘Union and the General Students’ Union have requested an explanation from the Vice Chancellor of the University regarding the land acquisition.