Rajaguru, Inspector General of Police v. Range Bandara and Others – sllr 1998 volume 2 page 096

In the case between Rajaguru, Inspector-General of Police, and Range Bandara and others, the Court addressed whether the summary transfer of a police officer was conducted in accordance with constitutional provisions and departmental regulations. It was held that the transfer was effected without material procedural irregularity, and that the petitioner’s contentions, particularly relating to Articles 15(8), 55(5), and 126 of the Constitution, were not supported by the evidence. The reasoning reaffirmed the principle that procedural compliance and the substantive merit of constitutional claims are essential when challenging administrative acts such as police transfers. Reliance was placed on the consideration of documentary and oral evidence, as well as established constitutional and admin