H. A. K. Chandrapala vs People’s Bank – CA 390/2013-2013

In the case between H. A. K. Chandrapala (Petitioner) and People’s Bank and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether a Writ of Prohibition should issue to prevent the Respondents from considering a disciplinary order (P11) against the Petitioner in his application for an extension of service. The court held that such relief was premature because no valid decision against P11 had been rendered by a competent court and the internal appeal process remained unresolved. The principle reaffirmed was that writ jurisdiction should not be invoked pre-emptively in employment disputes where internal remedies are not exhausted or where an impugned disciplinary order remains legally unchallenged. The decision emphasized adherence to due process, internal remedies, and judicial restraint on int