Rev. Watinapaha Somananda Thero v. Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawawam and others – SC FR.361/2015-2017

In the case between the petitioner, a senior officer in the Piriven education system, and respondents from the Ministry of Education, including the Minister, Secretary, administrative officers, and the Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of alleged violations of Article 12(1) and Article 14(1)(g) of the Constitution in relation to administrative transfers, with claims of unequal and discriminatory treatment in public service appointments. The Court held that the petitioner failed to establish any violation of rights or evidence of unequal or illegal administrative treatment. The decision reaffirmed the principle that administrative actions must be supported by proof of discrimination or illegality to warrant constitutional remedies. Reliance was placed on constitutional and adm