Arulampalam v. Amaratunge and Others – sllr 1988 volume 2 page 104

In Arulampalam v. Amaratunge and Others (Public Service Commission Members), the court addressed the issue of whether the Public Service Commission possessed delegated authority from the Cabinet of Ministers to effect the dismissal of the petitioner. It was held that the delegation of disciplinary powers to the Commission did not extend to the petitioner’s employment category, affirming the principle that only the Cabinet of Ministers could exercise such authority concerning certain public officers. The decision relied upon a detailed interpretation of Articles 55, 58, and 170 of the Constitution and Public Administration Circular No. 130, emphasizing that strict adherence to the constitutional framework is required when construing the scope of delegated governmental powers.

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