Basnahira Palatha Magee Pravahana Adhikaariye Widhayake Niladhaarennge Sangamaya vs National Transport Commission – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 805/2009-2012

In the matter between Basnahira Palatha Magee Pravahana Adhikaariye Widhayake Niladhaarennge Sangamaya (Western Province, Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority) and others (Petitioners) versus the National Transport Commission, Hon. Attorney General, and others (Respondents), the issue centered on whether management powers over the Bastian Bus Stand, asserted to be property of the Western Provincial Council, were improperly transferred to the National Transport Commission without adequate consultation of stakeholders. It was determined that any decisions regarding management or control of the Bastian Bus Stand should not be implemented until a meeting is held with the Western Provincial Council, the Minister in Charge, and the Chief Minister of the Western Province, ensuring proper