L. Saman Kumara vs Rathnakumara Collure and others – SC FR APPLICATION NO: 171/2017-2024

The case addressed the issue of an arbitrary and capricious transfer and prolonged non-payment of salary. The order was based on alleged failure to comply with procedural obligations under the Public Service Commission Rules, specifically the non-disclosure of transfer grounds and improper processing of the petitioner’s file. The decision held that such deficiencies rendered the transfer wrongful and a breach of constitutional rights, resulting in compensation being ordered for both damages and costs.

Janak De Silva, J. — It was determined that the transfer, executed on administrative grounds without adequate disclosure of reasons and in breach of prescribed procedures under the Public Service Commission Rules, lacked legal validity. The analysis established that the omission to detail