Centre for Environmental Justice (Guarantee) Limited vs Marine Environment Protection Authority – SC/FR/APPLICATION NO 168/2021-2023

Brief
In the case between Centre for Environmental Justice (Guarantee) Limited, Withanage Don Hemantha Ranjith Sisira Kumara, and others, and the Marine Environment Protection Authority, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and its officers, Central Environmental Authority, and various public officials and ministers, the Supreme Court was asked to address issues surrounding compensation claims arising from the X‑Press Pearl disaster. The application centered on alleged irregularities in the compensation process, including corruption, bribery, lack of transparency, private party interference, and delays in recovery, leading to public loss. The petition relied on documentary and parliamentary records to establish public interest and legal failings. Relief requested included ensuring payment of full com