Senanayaka Danaseeli Liyanage Siril Gamini vs P. Nimal Ranjith Nanayakkara – CA PHC NO. 213/2006-2013

In the case between Senanayaka Danaseeli Liyanage Siril Gamini (Petitioner) and P. Nimal Ranjith Nanayakkara, OIC Police Station, Homagama (Respondent), the court addressed whether an appeal should be entertained when the required brief fees were not deposited by the appellant. The findings established that, in the absence of the appellant and in light of failure to comply with a notice to deposit brief fees, the appeal was not permitted to proceed. The decision reaffirmed the principle that compliance with procedural requirements, such as timely payment of brief fees, is essential for the progression of an appeal. Reliance was placed on procedural rules mandating dismissal for non-payment, emphasizing that courts will not disregard procedural lapses in appeal matters.

A.W.A. Salam J. —