E.G.K. Lakmali vs Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and others – SC FR 214A/2018-2025

In the matter of E.G.K. Lakmali (Petitioner) vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and others (Respondents), the court addressed the Petitioner’s claim of a violation of her fundamental right to equality under Article 12(1) of the Constitution regarding her non-appointment to the post of Officer (Audit) – Grade A7. The central issue was a change in the marking scheme after applications were called, which the Petitioner argued prejudiced her by reducing marks for educational qualifications and removing recognition of her ICASL Executive Level Qualification. The court determined that while changes to application criteria without notification can be arbitrary, the Petitioner had not possessed the requisite ICASL qualification by the relevant date, thus not entitling her to the additional marks and