K.A. Nimal Rodrigo and R.M. Narmada Rathnayake vs Ceylon Electricity Board – CA WRIT 568/2010-2012

In the case between K.A. Nimal Rodrigo and R.M. Narmada Rathnayake (petitioners) and the Ceylon Electricity Board, R.A.O.P. Rupasinghe, P.W. Senaratne, Jayasiri Bogahadedera, and the Hon. Attorney General (respondents), the Court addressed the resolution of a writ application. The Court held that, following an undertaking provided by State Counsel as recorded in the motion dated 21st November 2012, the petitioners’ request to withdraw their application was granted and the application was pro forma dismissed without costs. The principle reaffirmed is that where a party withdraws a petition in reliance on an undertaking by the opposing party’s counsel, the matter may be disposed of accordingly, ensuring that no costs are awarded. This decision underscores the importance of undertakings made