Abeysekera v. Wijetunge and Others – sllr 1982 volume 2 page 737

In the case between Abeysekera (appellant) and Wijetunge and Others (respondents), the court addressed whether premises No. 294, Kehelpandura Junction, Udupila Road qualified as a “house” under Section 47 of the Ceiling on Housing Property Law, No. 1 of 1973, and if the vesting of the premises without a Commissioner’s decision could support a valid appeal to the Board of Review. It was determined that the premises, constructed and used as a wayside boutique for business and lacking essential features of a dwelling, did not fit the statutory definition of a “house.” The Board of Review’s proceedings and the resulting vesting order were deemed void due to the absence of a determination by the Commissioner. The appeal was allowed, and costs were awarded to the appellant, reaffirming the princ