Jayawardena v. Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha and Others – sllr 1998 volume 1 page 316

In the case between Jayewardena (petitioner) and Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha (first respondent) and others, the court examined whether the cancellation of an Environmental Protection Licence for a metal crushing operation infringed upon the petitioner’s rights under Article 14(1)(g) of the Constitution. The proceedings focused on the petitioner’s failure to comply with specific licence conditions, including the omission of securing a Trade Licence and inadequate measures to mitigate noise and dust pollution. Based on evidence of persistent non-compliance and statutory breaches under the National Environmental Act and associated regulations, it was determined that the licence cancellation did not constitute a violation of constitutional rights, thereby upholding that lawful operation require