Weerakoon v. Weerapana and Another – sllr 1990 volume 1 page 407

The case between WEERAKOON (petitioner/tenant) and WEERAPANA and Another (respondents, including the owner and tenants) addressed whether a demolition permission order under the Rent Act was valid, focusing on the sufficiency of conditions imposed and the calculation of tenant compensation. It was held that the demolition order was lawful, as the conditions relating to the number of dwelling units were adequately specified by reference to an approved plan, and the compensation awarded significantly exceeded statutory requirements. The principle reaffirmed is that compliance with statutory minimum compensation and reference to plans for dwelling unit construction fulfills the obligations under the Act. The decision, grounded in interpretation of the Rent Act and the evidentiary record, emph