Ahamed Lathin Mohomed Fausar vs Director General, National Archeology Department – CA PHC 148/2012-2013

In the case between Ahamed Lathin Mohomed Fausar and the Director General, National Archeology Department, Colombo, the court addressed whether the appellant’s appeal could proceed following non-payment of brief preparation fees as stipulated under Rule 13(b) of the Court of Appeal (Preparation of Appeal Briefs) Rules, 1978. It was held that non-compliance with the mandatory fee payment requirement warranted the rejection of the appeal, reaffirming the principle that adherence to prescribed procedural rules is essential for the continuation of appellate proceedings. The decision applied Rule 13(b) of the 1978 Court of Appeal Rules, emphasizing the procedural obligation of appellants to facilitate the appellate process by compliance with court directives.

A.W.A.Salam J. — It was determine