S. A. F. Russain and S. A. M. Hafil v. G. Lekah Geethanjali Perera et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION 427/2014-2014

In the case between S. A. F. Russain, S. A. M. Hafil (Petitioners) and G. Lekah Geethanjali Perera, The Commissioner of Housing (Western Province), The Chief Valuer, and M. M. M. N. Gunaratne (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the Commissioner of Housing acted in accordance with Section 18(A) 2(b) of the Rent Act in resolving a property-related dispute. It was determined that a fresh inquiry should be conducted by the Commissioner, strictly limited to two central matters — the need for the Commissioner to provide explicit reasons if no order is made under Section 18(A) 2(b)(i), and the requirement for compensation to be reassessed if an order issues under Section 18(A) 2(b)(ii), giving due consideration to market value evidence presented by the parties. The holding re