Gomes v. Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation and Another – sllr 1983 volume 2 page 260

In the case between Gomes (the applicant-appellant, former employee) and Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation (including Lanka Salu Sala Ltd., the public sector employer), the court addressed the legality of service termination at age 55, the entitlement to gratuity, and damages in the context of governmental employment and departmental reorganization. It was determined that, pursuant to relevant Public Administration Circulars and applicable departmental rules (including the “A3” document), service could lawfully be terminated at age 55 absent ministerial or Cabinet approval for extension, despite the applicant’s contention of a reasonable expectation of service until age 60. The claim for damages was dismissed, but it was concluded that the applicant was entitled to a gratuity of Rs. 13,2