H.A.Daminda Hettiarachchi v. Mr. Nimal Abeysiri, E.M.D.S.Ekanayake, R.P.R.Rajapakshe, Jayasuriya Mudiyanselage Sumith Eranga Weerasinghe, and V.D.LO. Antenat Vduwarage – CA WRIT 360/2013-2013

In the case between H.A. Daminda Hettiarachchi (Petitioner) and Mr. Nimal Abeysiri, District Secretary of Polonnaruwa, E.M.D.S. Ekanayake, Divisional Secretary, Thamankaduwa, and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether the Petitioner was entitled to a Writ of Mandamus compelling state authorities to correct a clerical error in the lot number in a Presidential Grant. It was held that the Petitioner was entitled to such relief, confirming the principle that official records relating to property grants must accurately reflect the true subject matter and legal ownership, especially where administrative errors are demonstrated and no contrary claim is established by occupiers without legal right. Reliance was placed on the documentary evidence, the absence of objection from the state,