The Colombo Buddhist Theosophical Society vs Bandula Gunawardena – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 619/2009-2013

In the case between The Colombo Buddhist Theosophical Society and Bandula Gunawardena (Minister of Education) along with other officials, the court addressed the issue of a writ application under Article 140 of the Sri Lankan Constitution, seeking intervention in administrative acts by the Ministry of Education. The court permitted the withdrawal of the writ application upon the request of the Petitioner and ordered dismissal without costs. The principle established affirms that applications may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Petitioner with leave of court, and such procedural orders are dismissed without imposing costs when appropriately requested. This outcome emphasized judicial economy and the unopposed cessation of proceedings upon the parties’ request.

Anil Goonerathne J. —