Mastiyage Don Sumathipala Gunathilake vs A.M. Arsh – CA PHC 118/2013-2014

In the case between Mastiyage Don Sumathipala Gunathilake (Appellant) and A.M. Arsh, Additional Commissioner, Agrarian Development (Respondent), the court addressed whether an appeal should be dismissed for failure to pay required brief fees as directed. The appeal was held to be liable for rejection due to non-compliance with procedural requirements, specifically the failure to pay brief fees by the stipulated date. This holding reaffirmed the principle that compliance with court orders and payment of requisite fees is mandatory for the continuation of an appeal. The decision relied on established procedural rules, emphasizing the importance of adhering to court directives to ensure procedural discipline and the orderly administration of justice.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that