Jinadasa vs Ceylon Electricity Board and Others – sllr 2005 volume 2 page 013

In Jinadasa v. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others, the court addressed the procedural compliance of the respondents under the Electricity Act relating to the drawing of electricity lines over private land. It was held that the respondents failed to provide the mandatory statutory notices, plans, and drawings required by the Act, and deviated from previously assured boundaries, impacting the petitioner’s property. Reliance was placed on the procedural framework established by the Electricity Act, underscoring that strict adherence to statutory procedures, including the provision of relevant documents and proper notification, is essential when exercising powers affecting private rights. The impugned order was quashed as ultra vires, with costs awarded to the petitioner, thereby reinforcing