Naotunna Badalge Sagarika Jayamali v. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Four Gravets, Galle and others – SC FR 02/2015-2025

The court addressed the issue of alleged violations of Article 12(1) of the Constitution concerning the construction of a community hall. The Petitioner contended that the construction violated planning regulations and ignored safety recommendations. The court determined that the construction was permissible under planning regulations due to the existing nature of the lot, and that relevant safety recommendations were either addressed or related to a separate issue. It was concluded that the Petitioner’s fundamental rights were not violated. The case also touched upon a separate dispute regarding construction causing geological instability, where the involved party expressed willingness to comply with recommendations. The application was dismissed.

K. Priyantha Fernando, J. – The Petiti