Multi Purpose Co-Operative Society, Madawachchiya vs. Kirimudiyanse and Others – sllr 2011 volume 1 page 135

In “MULTI PURPOSE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, MADAWACHCHIYA v. KIRIMUDIYANSE AND OTHERS,” the court examined the validity of a writ application challenging disciplinary findings, focusing on (i) whether the affidavit submitted by the petitioner, a Buddhist deponent, required the explicit use of the term “affirm,” and (ii) the consequences of alleged procedural delays and breaches of natural justice. The holding affirmed that omission of the word “affirm” did not invalidate the affidavit provided its contents were attested truthfully, and found that any procedural delay was excused due to established irregularities in the disciplinary proceedings. Reliance was placed on principles governing the interpretation of affidavits and the availability of judicial review for public law employment matters,