R.D.M.K.K. Wimalachandra and Others v. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and Others – SC FR/285/2012-2019

Brief
In the case between the All Island Agriculture Monitoring Officers Union and the Ministry of Agriculture (and related officials), the court addressed the alleged violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution concerning employment conditions, appointments, and salary scales. The main issue involved the Petitioners’ challenge to the Service Minute (P30) and Public Administration Circular (P33), which were claimed to be arbitrary and detrimental to their promotional prospects and employment status. The findings established that the Service Minute and PA Circular were enacted within lawful authority, provided optional schemes to the officers, and did not result in discriminatory or unreasonable treatment. Relying on established principles of reasonableness and n