Engineering Diplomates Association, et al. vs. Mr. A. Abeygunasekara, et al. – SC FR 531/2011-2023

In the case between the Engineering Diplomates Association, the Technical Officers Union, and individual employees of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) (as Petitioners) and various officials and bodies including the NWS&DB, Department of Management Services, and the National Salaries and Cadre Commission (as Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the failure to implement agreed promotional measures for Petitioners, and the alleged unilateral revision of promotion and salary policies, amounted to a violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. The court held that no violation of fundamental rights was established due to the administrative decisions aligning with approved state policy frameworks and the inability of the Petitione