Doctor Sunil Liyanage vs Executive Engineer, Road Development Authority – CA PHC 41/2007-2013

In the case between Doctor Sunil Liyanage (Appellant) and the Executive Engineer, Road Development Authority (Respondent), the court considered whether the appellant’s appeal should proceed after the appellant failed to comply with the directive to deposit brief fees. It was held that failure to deposit the required brief fees, despite notice, resulted in the rejection of the appeal. The holding reaffirmed the principle that compliance with procedural court orders is essential for the continuation of an appeal, referencing established judicial practice regarding dismissal for non-compliance. The decision emphasized that court directives concerning procedural matters are binding, and non-adherence results in dismissal of the matter.

A.W.A. Salam J. — The findings established that the appe