K.K.M Sirimawathi vs. Divisional Secretary Divisional Secretariat, Kuruwita and others – CA WRIT NO – 122/2014-2014

The case between K.K.M Sirimawathi (Plaintiff) and the Divisional Secretary, Kuruwita, along with additional public authorities (Defendants), addressed the procedural issue of whether the writ application filed by the petitioner should be withdrawn. It was determined that, upon application by the petitioner’s counsel and there being no objection from the respondents, leave would be granted for withdrawal. The writ application was accordingly dismissed without an order for costs, reaffirming that a court may permit withdrawal and dismissal of a writ action without imposing costs where both parties consent. The decision relied on the consent of parties and highlighted judicial discretion in the disposal of applications where no adversarial interest is demonstrated, underscoring the procedura