H.M.M. Fashan vs. S.D.A Borellessa et al. – SC FR/487/2011-2017

In the case between H.M.M. Fashan (Petitioner) and S.D.A Borellessa, J.J. Rathnasiri, K.V.P.M.J. Gamage, and other state officials (Respondents), the issue addressed was whether a substitute watcher could be absorbed into the Combined Services under Public Administration Circular No. 02/2002 and subsequently be considered for promotion to Class III of the Management Assistants’ Service. It was held that eligibility for absorption under the circular was restricted to those possessing permanent appointments before the submission deadline, which the petitioner did not have, thereby precluding both absorption and consideration for promotion. The findings relied upon the Establishments Code, Financial Regulation 95, Public Administration Circulars No. 02/2002 and 13/2005, and applicable procedu