Senaka Kumar Weerarattna vs S. J. Pathirana, Land Commissioner, Department of Land Commission – SC APPEAL 67/2018-2024

In the case between Senaka Kumar Weerarattna and Lakshman Jayaraj Kumar Hettiaratchi (as Trustees of the German Dharmaduta Society) and the Land Commissioner, Provincial Land Commissioner, Divisional Secretary, and Sri Kalyani Dharma Peramuna, the court addressed the legality of administrative actions relating to the cancellation and re-allocation of premises formerly occupied by the German Dharmaduta Society. The principal issues included whether the petitioners were deprived of natural justice due to lack of a proper hearing and whether the society retained authority over the premises after a prolonged period of inactivity. It was determined that the lease was lawfully cancelled and adequate procedural safeguards were provided, including notice and opportunity to object. The prior dismis