Thuraisamy Krishnasamy vs J.M.C. Priyadharshani, Authorised Officer / Competent Authority, Ministry of Plantation Industries – CA PHC APN 102/2013-2013

In the case between J.M.C. Priyadharshani, Authorised Officer / Competent Authority, Ministry of Plantation Industries (applicant) and Thuraisamy Krishnasamy, Abbotsleigh Division, Abbotsleigh Estate, Hatton (respondent), the court examined the propriety of invoking the revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal in circumstances where an alternative remedy of appeal was available but not pursued. The application sought to challenge an ejectment order issued under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, following confirmation by the High Court. The key legal issues addressed included the requirement of exceptional circumstances for the exercise of revisionary powers, the significance of timely filing (laches), and the standing of the Competent Authority to act under the relevant