Ceylon Electricity Board vs Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka – CA WRIT 08/2013-2013

In the case between the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka along with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Sri Lanka and members of the Consumer Consultative Committee, the court addressed the issue of a writ application filed for certiorari by the Ceylon Electricity Board. The sequence of events included an application by the petitioner to withdraw the writ on the ground that a settlement was under negotiation. The application for withdrawal was granted, resulting in the dismissal of the case without an order as to costs. It was reaffirmed that when an applicant seeks withdrawal of proceedings in the context of settlement negotiation, it is lawful for the court to grant such withdrawal. The findings established that no further order was required on th