Kalukapuge Meniyes Sinyo vs Muthuthantrige Bastiyan Sarathchandra Fernando – CA PHC 155/2006-2013

In the case between Kalukapuge Meniyes Sinyo (Appellant) and Muthuthantrige Bastiyan Sarathchandra Fernando, Municipal Commissioner, Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte Municipal Council (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of an appellant’s failure to notify the court of a new address and to deposit the required brief fees for the appeal. It was held that procedural compliance in appellate practice is mandatory, and neglecting such requirements would result in the dismissal of the appeal. The principle reaffirmed is that responsibility rests with the appellant to diligently follow procedural rules relating to notice and fee deposit. Reliance was placed on procedural statutes governing appellate conduct, emphasizing the importance of adhering to court protocols to ensure the proper administra