Podinilame Adikari vs Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council – CA PH C NO. 181/2009-2014

The case between A.M. Podinilame Adikari, Chief Engineer, Road Development Department, Sabaragamuwa Province (Appellant) and the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council (Respondent) concerned the alleged violation of the appellant’s rights by the respondent. Upon review, it was determined that the alleged violation of rights remained unsubstantiated and had not been newly infringed. The counsel for the appellant moved for withdrawal of the appeal, which was allowed by the court. The appeal was accordingly dismissed, reaffirming the principle that withdrawal of appeals is permissible where grounds are not demonstrated, and the matter may be concluded without substantive adjudication when requested by appellant counsel.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was found that the appellant’s claimed rights were neithe