Weerakkodi Appuhamilage Chamila Priyadarshani Weerakkodi et al. vs. Nihal Somaweera et al. – SC FR 105/2017-2024

In the case between several clerical employees of the Department of Motor Traffic (Petitioners) and the Cabinet of Ministers, Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, and other public officials (Respondents), the court addressed whether the Petitioners’ legitimate expectation to remain in the Department of Motor Traffic was violated by their transfer to the Combined Service, and whether such administrative measures infringed upon their constitutional rights under Articles 12(1), 12(2), and 14(1)(g). It was held that the Cabinet, acting under Article 55 of the Constitution, had exercised its policy-making authority lawfully and in response to established concerns over corruption within the Department. The Petitioners’ challenge was found to lack merit, and the policy measu