P.L.W. Lukshman v. Road Development Authority et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 690/2011-2011

In the case between P.L.W. Lukshman (Petitioner) and the Road Development Authority and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of entitlement to Writs of Prohibition and Mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution in relation to actions and/or omissions by the respondents. It was determined that, as counsel for the petitioner indicated an intention not to proceed and requested withdrawal of the application with liberty to re-file if necessary, the application was permitted to be withdrawn and was dismissed pro forma without costs. This decision reinforces the procedural principle that applications may be withdrawn at the instance of the petitioner without prejudice, in the absence of judicial adjudication on the merits.

S.Sriskandarajah J.P (C/A) — It was determined that