B.C. Perera Vs. Gunasekera and Others – sllr 1989 volume 2 page 320

In the case between B.C. Perera (tenant) and Gunasekera and Others (landlord and respondents), the court addressed the determination of authorised rent versus standard rent under the Rent Act, specifically regarding the Rent Board’s jurisdiction under sections 4(1) and 4(2). It was held that the Rent Board’s initial order fixing the authorised rent was final and conclusive, precluding a subsequent application for standard rent fixation. The court applied relevant statutory provisions of the Rent Act, establishing that, where sections 4(1) and 4(2) are operative, the Board lacks jurisdiction to determine only the standard rent after the matter is concluded. The petitioner’s application was dismissed with costs, underscoring the finality of administrative decisions under the Rent Act and the