Daewoo Engineering And Construction Co. Ltd v. Amarasekera – sllr 2006 volume 2 page 232

In the case between Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd (Plaintiff) and Amarasekera (Defendant), the court addressed the issue of whether the Cabinet of Ministers exercised its statutory authority appropriately in awarding a contract contrary to the Procurement Appeals Board’s recommendation. It was held that, although the court possesses jurisdiction to review executive decisions, the Cabinet’s actions could not be deemed arbitrary, unlawful, or unreasonable given the absence of specific procedures binding the Cabinet regarding such decisions. The decision reaffirmed the principle that judicial review of executive actions is contingent upon demonstrated statutory violation or excess of authority. Reliance was placed on constitutional provisions for writ jurisdiction, and the case