Ariyadasa, A.G. and Others v. Perera, A.L.B.K. and Others – sllr 1982 volume 1 page 342

In the case of A.G. Ariyadasa and others v. A. L. B. K. Perera and others, the court addressed the legality of altering and finalizing the electoral list for the Employees’ Council under the Employees’ Councils Act, No. 32 of 1979. It was determined that once the Commissioner had certified the electoral list, it became final and was not subject to alteration, even if later circulars sought to expand eligibility. The sequence of events included the appointment of the Electoral Board, acceptance of nominations, and the transfer of eligible employees on or after nomination day, with subsequent postponement of the election. It was found that the actions of the 3rd respondent—altering finalized lists and effecting transfers—undermined the integrity of the statutory process and rendered the elec