M.P.A.C. Pieris vs N.K. Illangakoon – SC FR 348/2013-2024

The case between the Petitioners, comprising long‐serving police sub inspectors, and the Respondents, including administrative and police authorities, addressed the issue of backdating promotional appointments in accordance with Circular No. 1737/2003. It was determined that the Petitioners’ appointment to the rank of Inspector of Police must be backdated to January 1, 2003, in order to remedy the procedural and substantive inequities arising from delayed promotions. The decision reaffirmed the principle that public service promotions must be administered with fairness, rationality and adherence to established statutory and administrative commitments, relying on constitutional provisions, relevant circulars and past committee recommendations.

A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J.: It was determined th