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Judgments October 2018

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2018-Oct-31 SC/FR/412/2016 1. MALIKA JOTHIRATHNA 2. R.M.N. ODARA [a Minor] Both of No. 26, Halwathura, Willegoda Ambalangoda. PETITIONERS VS. 1. SUMITH PARAKRAMAWANSHA 2. REKHA NAYANI MALLAWARACHCHI 3. DIYAGUBADUGE DAYARATNE 4. MALLIYAWADU SHIRLEY CHANDRASIRI 5. NILENTHI SANTHAKA THAKSALA DE SILVA The former Principal, the Secretary and the Members of the Interview Board, Dharmashoka College, Ambalangoda. 6. W.T.B. SARATH 7. P.D. PATHIRATHNA 8. K.P. RANJITH 9. JAGATH WALLAGE The President and Members of the Appeals Board, Dharmashoka College, Ambalangoda. 10. HASITHA WETHTHIMUNI, Principal, Dharmashoka College, Ambalangoda. 11. DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SCHOOLS Isurupaya, Battaramulla. 12. THE HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL The Attorney General’s Department, Hulftsdorp, Colombo 12. PETITIONERS HON. PRASANNA JAYAWARDHENA, PC, J
2018-Oct-30 SC/FR/168/2010 WITH 170/2010, 189/2010, 190/2010 & 246/2010 1. Rajapaksha Senarathge Gamini Jayakodi, Pasala Idiripita, Thiladiya, Puttalam. and 119 others PETITIONERS Vs. 1. Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Colombo 01. and 324 others RESPONDENTS SC FR 170/2010 1. M.K.M.B. Jayawardena, No. 106, “Barathywass”, Koralawella, Moratuwa. and 35 others PETITIONERS Vs. 325. Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12. and 324 others RESPONDENTS SC FR 189/2010 1. M.A. Harsha Dammika Perera, 1/2/1, Anderson Flats, Colombo 05. and 43 others PETITIONERS Vs. 1B. Poojith Jayasundera, Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Colombo 01. and 564 others RESPONDENTS SC FR 190/2010 1. Rannathige Aruna Shantha, A-400-1-Pirivena Area, Ampara. 2. Kamal Priyantha Kodithuwakku, 251/11, Samagi Mawatha, Kadawatha. and 45 others PETITIONERS Vs. 1. Mahinda Balasuriya, Former Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Colombo 01. and 613 others RESPONDENTS SC FR 246/2010 1. Hendawasam Manil Bhathiya, Jayasinghe Wenamulla, Ambalangoda. and 50 o HON. BUWANEKA ALUWIHARE, PC, J
2018-Oct-23 SC/FR/479/2009 1. PALLE KANKANAMGE SUNIL SHANTHA, Imbulgahakanda, Sadagoda, Meegahathenna. 2. LOKUNARANGODAGE SHANTHA, Amundara, Rideewita, Meegahathenna. 2A. PALLE KANKANAMGE YAMUNA NANDANI WIJEGUNAWARDENA, 597/01, Imbulgahakanda, Sadagoda, Meegahathenna. PETITIONERS VS. 1. SUB-INSPECTOR SENEVIRATNE, Police Station, Meegahathenna. 2. MUKUNANA KARIYAKARANAGE ANURUDDHA MANGALA, Amundara, Rideewita, Polgampala. 3. OFFICER IN CHARGE MEEGAHATHENNA POLICE STATION, Police Station, Meegahathenna. 4. THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE Police Headquarters, Colombo 1. 5. HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12. RESPONDENTS HON. PRASANNA JAYAWARDHENA, PC, J
2018-Oct-22 SC/FR/364 /2015 1. W.A.P. Mudunkotuwa, No. 53/H/12, Police Flats, P.F.F.H.Q., Colombo 05. And 189 Others. Petitioners Vs 1. S. Dadallage, Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, Government and Democratic Governance. And 13 Others Respondents HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-19 SC/APPEAL/171/2011 Subasinghage Heenhamy, Hinguraara, Embilipitiya. Plaintiff Vs Hewagamage Ariyarathne, Near Yatiyana Kade, Embilipitiya. Presently of No. 31, Near the Hospital, New Town, Embilipitiya. Defendant AND Hewagamage Ariyarathne, Near Yatiyana Kade, Embilipitiya. Presently of No. 31, Near the Hospital, New Town, Embilipitiya. Defendant Appellant Vs Subasinghage Heenhamy, Hinguraara, Embilipitiya. Plaintiff Respondent AND NOW BETWEEN Subasinghage Heenhamy, Hinguraara, Embilipitiya. Plaintiff Respondent Appellant (Deceased) Jayaweera Gama Ethige Gunaratne, No. 1337, Godauda Waadiya, Hinguraara, Embilipitiya. Substituted Plaintiff Respondent Appellant Vs Hewagamage Ariyarathne, Near Yatiyana Kade, Embilipitiya. Presently of No. 31, Near the Hospital, New Town, Embilipitiya. Defendant Appellant Respondent HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-19 SC/APPEAL/31/2016 1. W.G.Chandrasena, No. 136/1, Lake Round, Kurunegala. 2. W.S.Wijeratne, No. 38A, Siri Saranankara Road, Dehiwala. Petitioners Vs 1. Sudharma Karunaratne, Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs, Head Office, Bristol Street, Colombo 1. 2. M.M.I. Marikkar, Superintendent of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs, Head Office, Bristol Street, Colombo 1. Respondents AND NOW BETWEEN 1. W.G.Chandrasena, No. 136/1, Lake Round, Kurunegala. 2. W.S.Wijeratne, No. 38A, Siri Saranankara Road, Dehiwala. Petitioner Appellants Vs 1. Dr. Neville Gunawardena, Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs, Head Office, Bristol Street, Colombo 1. (Substituted 1st Respondent Respondent) 1A. R.Samasinghe, Acting Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs, Head Office, Bristol Street, Colombo 1. (Substituted 1st Respondent Respondent) 1B. Chulananda Perera, Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs, Head Office, Bristol Street, Colombo 1. (Substituted 1st Respondent Respondent) 1C. Ms. P.S.M. Charles, Director General of Custo HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-18 SC/APPEAL/164/2011 & 165/2011 G. Kothandan, “Bethany” Golf Links Road, Bandarawela Applicant Vs, Agarapatane Plantations Limited, No. 53-1/1, Sir Baron Jayatilleke Mawatha, Colombo 01 Respondent And Agarapatane Plantations Limited, No. 53-1/1, Sir Baron Jayatilleke Mawatha, Colombo 01 Respondent -Appellant Vs, G. Kothandan, “Bethany” Golf Links Road, Bandarawela Applicant-Respondent And now between Agarapatane Plantations Limited, No. 53-1/1, Sir Baron Jayatilleke Mawatha, Colombo 01 Respondent-Appellant-Appellant Vs, G. Kothandan, “Bethany” Golf Links Road, Bandarawela Applicant- Respondent -Respondent HON. VIJITH K. MALALGODA, PC, J
2018-Oct-16 SC/APPEAL/20/2015 1.Dodampahala Gamage Gunapala 2.Dodampahala Gamage Weerasinghe 3.Dodampahala Gamage Sumaderis All of Ambagahawatte, Kandeketiya, Ratmalwala. Plaintiffs Vs 1. K.P.Nuwan Ranjan De Silva, Helekada, Angunukolapelessa. 2. Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabhawa Angunukolapelessa Defendants AND THEN BETWEEN 1.K.P.Nuwan Ranjan De Silva, Helekada, Angunukolapelessa. 2.Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabhawa Angunukolapelessa Defendant Appellants Vs 1.Dodampahala Gamage Gunapala 2.Dodampahala Gamage Weerasinghe 3.Dodampahala Gamage Sumaderis All of Ambagahawatte, Kandeketiya, Ratmalwala. Plaintiff Respondents AND NOW BETWEEN 1.Dodampahala Gamage Gunapala 2.Dodampahala Gamage Weerasinghe 3.Dodampahala Gamage Sumaderis All of Ambagahawatte, Kandeketiya, Ratmalwala. Plaintiff Respondent Appellants Vs 1. K.P.Nuwan Ranjan De Silva, Helekada, Angunukolapelessa. 2. Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabhawa Angunukolapelessa Defendant Appellant Respondents HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-12 SC/FR/402/2016 1. Laboratory Equipment Co. (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/3/1, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 2. Ruwindi International Trade (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/M/4, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 3. Proso Manpower Tours & Travels (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/18, Ground Floor, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 4. Inter Marine C&F (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/2/28, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 5. Monsell International (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/19/B, Ground Floor, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 6. Expo Cargo Links (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/3/19, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 7. Sripala Shipping (Pvt) Ltd, No. 126/3/2, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 8. S. Saverimuttu and Co, No. 126/3/3/, 3rd Floor, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 9. Demiyan Sunil Abeyratne Abeyratne & Co, No. 126/2/18, 2nd Floor, Sri Baron Jayatileka Mawatha, YMB Building, Colombo 1. 10. Treven Edward Weinman, Trust F HON. BUWANEKA ALUWIHARE, PC, J
2018-Oct-11 SC/TAB/2A – D/2017 Vithanalage Anura Thushara De Mel 1st Accused - Appellant Srinayaka Pathiranalage Chaminda Ravi Jayanath 2nd Accused – Appellant Kowile Gedara Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Sarath Bandara 3rd Accused - Appellant Arumadura Lawrence Romelo Duminda Silva 4th Accused -Appellant Vs. Hon. Attorney General Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12. Complainant-Respondent HON. PRIYASATH DEP, PC, CJ
2018-Oct-11 SC/APPEAL/152/2011 1. Kothmale Gajanayake Mudiyanselage Sanduni Rasanjali Bandara (being a minor, through her next friend, her father; the 2nd Defendant) 2. Kothmale Gajanayake Mudiyanselage Priyantha Bandara (the next friend of the above mentioned Plaintiff minor) Both of 295/15, Sri Somananda Mawatha, Arukgoda, Alubomulla. PLAINTIFFS -Vs- 1. E. Chandrani alias Chandrani Epitawala, Dias Memorial Hospital (Kethumathi), Panadura. 2. Western Provincial Council, Western Provincial Council Office, Colombo. 3. Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12. And others DEFENDANTS And then 1. E. Chandrani alias Chandrani Epitawala, Dias Memorial Hospital (Kethumathi), Panadura. 2. Western Provincial Council, Western Provincial Council Office, Colombo. 3. Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12. DEFENDANT- APPELLANTS -Vs- 1. Kothmale Gajanayake Mudiyanselage Sanduni Rasanjali Bandara 2. Kothmale Gajanayake Mudiyanselage Priyantha Bandara Both of 295/15, Sri Somananda Mawatha, Arukgoda, Alubomu HON. PRIYANTHA JAYAWARDENA PC, J
2018-Oct-11 SC/FR/108/2016 1. Tirathai Public Co. Ld, 516/1, Moo 4 Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Praksa Muang, Samutprakan 10280, Thailand. 2. H.R. Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. 476/10, Galle Road, Colombo 03. Petitioners - Vs - 1. Ceylon Electricity Board, No. 50, Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02. 2. Dr. B.M.S. Batagoda, Secretary, Ministry of Power & Renewable Energy, 72, Ananda Coomarswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07. 3. Mr. S.A.N. Saranatissa, Chairman, Ministry Procurement Committee (Ministry of Power & Renewable Energy) Additional Secretary, 72, Ananda Coomarswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07. 4. Mr. M.C. Wickramasekera, Member, Ministry Procurement Committee (Ministry of Power & Renewable Energy) General Manager, 50, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02. 5. Dr. A.M. Asanga Dayarathne, Member, Ministry Procurement Committee (Ministry of Power & Renewable Energy), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, Child, Youth and Cultural Affairs, 72, Ananda Coomarswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07. 6. Mr. L.D.J. Fernando Cha HON. PRIYANTHA JAYAWARDENA PC, J
2018-Oct-10 SC/APPEAL/89/2010 Seyyadu Mohommaduge Razik, Gallenbindunuwewa, Horowpotana. Plaintiff Vs 1. Suleiman Adam Kandu, Kivul Kade, Horowpathana. 2. Abdul Hameed Mahamad Mihilar, Fancy Textiles, Mahaveediya, Horowpathana. Defendants AND THEN Seyyadu Mohommaduge Razik, Gallenbindunuwewa, Horowpotana. Plaintiff Appellant Vs 1. Suleiman Adam Kandu, Kivul Kade, Horowpathana. 2. Abdul Hameed Mahamad Mihilar, Fancy Textiles, Mahaveediya, Horowpathana. Defendant Respondent AND NOW BETWEEN Seyyadu Mohommaduge Razik, Gallenbindunuwewa, Horowpotana. Plaintiff Appellant Appellant Vs 1. Suleiman Adam Kandu, Kivul Kade, Horowpathana. 2. Abdul Hameed Mahamad Mihilar, Fancy Textiles, Mahaveediya, Horowpathana. Defendant Respondent Respondent HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-10 SC/APPEAL/202/2015 Wickrama Arachchi Kolambage Sanjeewa Kumara C/O D.M. Herath Banda, Thenthankuriyawa, Anamaduwa. Applicant Vs, K.A. Nandana Kuruppu, Nandana Brothers, No. 124/15, I.D.H. Mawatha, Puttalam. Respondent And K.A. Nandana Kuruppu, Nandana Brothers, No. 124/15, I.D.H. Mawatha, Puttalam. Respondent -Appellant Vs, Wickrama Arachchi Kolambage Sanjeewa Kumara C/O D.M. Herath Banda, Thenthankuriyawa, Anamaduwa. Applicant-Respondent And now between Wickrama Arachchi Kolambage Sanjeewa Kumara C/O D.M. Herath Banda, Thenthankuriyawa, Anamaduwa. Applicant-Respondent-Appellant Vs, K.A. Nandana Kuruppu, Nandana Brothers, No. 124/15, I.D.H. Mawatha, Puttalam. Respondent-Appellant- Respondent HON. VIJITH K. MALALGODA, PC, J
2018-Oct-10 SC/FR/507/2012 1. H.M. Ranaweera, Hitigegama, Hatton 2. W.M. Wimalaratne, Galgodehinna, Morohenegama 3. W.G. Siriyaratne, Pitakanda, Hitigegama, Hatton 4. W.A. Shriyani, Hitigegama, Hatton 5. P.W.G.S. Sunil Jayawardana, Parathalawa, Polpitiya, Pitawala Petitioners Vs, 1. S. M. Gotabhaya Jayaratna, Secretary, Ministry of Education, “Isurupaya” Pellawatte, Battaramulla. 1A. W.M. Bandusena, Secretary, Ministry of Education “Isurupaya” Pellawatte, Battaramulla. 1B. Mr. Sunil Hettiarachchi, Secretary, Ministry of Education, “Isurupaya” Pellawatte, Battaramulla. 2. M. Premawansa, Secretary, Provincial Ministry of Education, Central Provincial Council, Kandy. 3. Principal, Madeniya Maha Vidyalaya, Hitigegama, Hatton. 4. Divisional Secretary, Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division, Divisional Secretariat Office, Ginigathhena. 5. S.U. Wijeratne, Additional Secretary (Planning) Ministry of Education, “Isurupaya” Pellawatte, Battaramulla. 6. Mr. Milton Premasiri, Principal, Sir Nissankamalla Maha Vidyalaya, Hitigegama, Hatton. 7. HON. VIJITH K. MALALGODA, PC, J
2018-Oct-08 SC/FR/859/2009 W.N.D. Gunasekara 378/10/B, Rathnarama Road, Hokandara – North, Hokandara. Petitioner -Vs- 1. Police Constable Chandana (PC 25410) Grandpass Police Station, Grandpass 2. Anton Jayasinghe, Police Transport Division, Sub Garage, Kundasale. 3. N.K.Illangakoon Inspector General of Police Police Headquarters, Colombo 01 4. Hon. Attorney General Attorney General’s Department Colombo 12 Respondents HON. PRIYASATH DEP, PC, CJ
2018-Oct-08 SC/APPEAL/159/2010 Anuradhapura Nandawimala Thero, Viharadhipathi, Dolukanda Rankothhena Aranya Senasasanaya, Wedeniya, Hunupola, Nikadalupotha Defendant-Petitioner– Appellant -Vs- R M Dharamatissa Herath Hunupola, Nikadalupotha Plaintiff-Respondent- Respondent HON. PRIYASATH DEP, PC, CJ
2018-Oct-05 SC/APPEAL/213/2012 Abeydeera Jayasooriya Seena Patabendige Kusumawathie of “ Sena Welandasala”, Hungama Plaintiff Vs Jayasooriya Arachchi Patabendige Wijeratne No. 203, Tangalle Road, Hungama. Defendant AND THEN BETWEEN Jayasooriya Arachchi Patabendige Wijeratne No. 203, Tangalle Road, Hungama. Defendant Appellant Vs Abeydeera Jayasooriya Seena Patabendige Kusumawathie of “ Sena Welandasala”, Hungama Plaintiff Respondent AND NOW BETWEEN Jayasooriya Arachchi Patabendige Wijeratne No. 203, Tangalle Road, Hungama. Defendant Appellant Appellant Vs Abeydeera Jayasooriya Seena Patabendige Kusumawathie of “ Sena Welandasala”, Hungama. Plaintiff Respondent Respondent HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-05 SC/APPEAL/147/2015 SMB Leasing PLC, (Previously Seylan Merchant Bank Ltd.) No. 110, D.S.Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08 Plaintiff Vs 1. Hewapathiranage Don Cletus Jeyrad Senanayake, No. 40, Epitamulla Road, Pitakotte. 2. Oliver Bennete Jayanethi, No. BIR/3/9, Manning Town Housing Scheme, Colombo 08. 3. Solanga Arachchige Vindya Perera, No. 299, A, Kotte Road, Nugegoda. And also of No. 40, Epitamulla Road, Pitakotte. And at the Business address: No. 62, 1/1, Park Street, Colombo 02. Defendants AND THEN BETWEEN SMB Leasing PLC, (Previously Seylan Merchant Bank Ltd.) No. 110, D.S.Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08 Plaintiff Judgment Creditor Vs Solanga Arachchige Vindya Perera, No. 299, A, Kotte Road, Nugegoda. And also of No. 40, Epitamulla Road, Pitakotte. And at the Business address: No. 62, 1/1, Park Street, Colombo 02. 3rd Defendant Judgment Debtor AND NOW BETWEEN SMB Leasing PLC, (Previously Seylan Merchant Bank Ltd.) No. 110, D.S.Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08 Plaintiff Judgment Creditor Appellant Vs Solanga Arachchige Vindya Pe HON. S. EVA WANASUNDERA PC, J
2018-Oct-04 SC/SPL LA/160/2018 S.P. Morawaka Liquidator, Janatha Fertilizer Enterprise Limited, 19, Dhawalasingharama Mawatha, Colombo 15. Petitioner Vs. 1. Commissioner General of Labour, Department of Labour, Labour Secretariat, Colombo 5. 2. Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Colombo North), District Labour Office, 4th Floor, Labour Secretariat, Department of Labour, Colombo 5. 3 Labour Officer, District Labour Office, Department of Labour, Anuradhapura. 4. Assistant Commissioner of Labour, District Labour Office, Anuradhapura. 5. D.K. Wijesundara, No.741/3, Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura. 6. Assistant Secretary (Admission), Ministry of Agriculture, “Govijana Mandiraya”, Battaramulla. Respondents AND NOW BETWEEN D.K. Wijesundara, No.741/3, Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura. 5th Respondent-Petitioner Vs. S.P. Morawaka Liquidator, Janatha Fertilizer Enterprise Limited, 19, Dhawalasingharama Mawatha, Colombo 15. Petitioner-Respondent 1. Commissioner General of Labour, Department of Labour, Labour Secretariat, Colombo 5. 2. Assistant Commissioner HON. SISIRA J. DE ABREW, J
2018-Oct-02 SC/Appeal/54A/2008 CHAMINDA ABEYKOON No. 52, Rockhouse Lane, Modera, Colombo-15 PLAINTIFF VS. H. CARALAIN PIERIS No.34/3/E, Ellie House Road, Modera, Colombo 15. DEFENDANT AND H. CARALAIN PIERIS (deceased) DEFENDANT- APPELLANT P. NICHOLAS ANTHONY FERNANDO No.34/3/E, Ellie House Road, Modera, Colombo 15. SUBSTITUTED DEFENDANT- APPELLANT VS. CHAMINDA ABEYKOON No. 52, Rockhouse Lane, Modera, Colombo-15. PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT AND NOW BETWEEN CHAMINDA ABEYKOON No. 52, Rockhouse Lane, Modera, Colombo-15. PLAINTIFF- RESPONDENT- PETITIONER VS. P. NICHOLAS ANTHONY FERNANDO No.34/3/E, Ellie House Road, Modera, Colombo 15. SUBSTITUTED DEFENDANT- APPELLANT 1) EVONNE KUMARI FERNANDO 2) ANURUDDHIKA ROSHINI FERNANDO 3) DISNA RANJANI FERNANDO 4) DILIP FERNANDO All of 34/3E, Mowbray Lane, Colombo 15. SUBSTITUTED DEFENDANTS- APPELLANTS- RESPONDENTS HON. PRASANNA JAYAWARDHENA, PC, J