Appuhamy v. Irene Dias Bandaranaike – sllr 1984 volume 1 page 044

In the case between Appuhamy (as administratrix de bonis non of the estate of John de Silva) and Irene Dias Bandaranaike, the court addressed the validity of a notice to quit under the Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972, the continued status of premises as “excepted premises,” and the impact of an interlocutory decree in a partition action on tenancy rights. It was determined that a notice to quit need not state the capacity of the issuer explicitly if circumstances and conduct make the intent clear. The court held that a reduction in the annual value of the premises after 1st January 1968 does not change their status as “excepted premises” under the relevant legislative provisions, since the core characteristics of the premises remain unchanged. Additionally, it was established that an interlocutory