G.N.Priyalanka vs Professor Athula Senaratne – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 02/2013-2013

In the case between G.N. Priyalanka (Petitioner) and Professor Athula Senaratne (Vice-Chancellor, University of Peradeniya) and others (Respondents), the court addressed the validity of the University Services Appeals Board’s (USAB) order upholding disciplinary action against the Petitioner. The issues included whether the USAB’s process was lawful given allegations of improper board member participation and denial of preferred counsel, and whether the Petitioner’s right to a fair hearing had been breached. It was determined that the USAB was empowered to act by majority, with sufficient participation to validate the decision, and no procedural illegality was found. The restriction on legal representation was deemed consistent with rules precluding University officers from acting as counse