K.M Tissa Kulathunga vs Jayasekara M. Lakshman Jayasekara – CA PHC NO.233/2005-2013

In the case between K.M. Tissa Kulathunga (Petitioner/Appellant) and Jayasekara M. Lakshman Jayasekara, Urban Development Authority, and The Hon. Attorney General (Respondents), the court addressed whether the appeal filed by the petitioner could proceed in light of non-compliance with procedural requirements, specifically the non-payment of brief fees as mandated by Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court Rules. It was determined that the failure to pay the required brief fees by the stipulated deadline and the absence of the appellant or representation at the hearing warranted the dismissal of the appeal. The principle reaffirmed was that strict adherence to procedural rules is essential for the continuation of an appeal. The court relied on the relevant procedural rule in the Supreme Court Rule