Dr. Perera vs Hon Attorney General – sllr 2011 volume 2 page 171

The case between Dr. Ajith C. S. Perera (Petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General and others (Respondents) addressed the enforcement and interpretation of the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996 in relation to accessibility standards in public buildings. It was determined that all new public buildings and amenities, particularly toilet and wash facilities, must comply with design requirements prescribed by Accessibility Regulations to prevent discrimination and ensure equal access for seniors, persons with disabilities, and pregnant mothers. This holding reaffirmed the legal obligation to link accessibility compliance with building plan approval, certification upon completion, and the issuance of conformity certificates, with punitive consequences for