Siri De Silva & Chamini De Silva vs Palitha Wijeraja Bandara & Rajani Dilrukshi Udurawana – CA PHC 90/2006-2013

The case between Siri De Silva and Chamini De Silva (Appellants) and Palitha Wijeraja Bandara Udurawana, Rajani Dilrukshi Udurawana, and the Divisional Land Commissioner (Anuradhapura) (Respondents) addressed whether an appeal should proceed when the appellant is absent, unrepresented, and has not deposited the required brief fees. It was held that the appeal is to be rejected under these circumstances, reaffirming the principle that non-compliance with procedural requirements, including absence and failure to pay fees, warrants dismissal of an appeal. The decision relied upon the procedural rules governing appeals, emphasizing that the appellate process must adhere strictly to formalities to maintain judicial efficiency and respect for court processes.

A.W.A. Salam J. — Upon considerati