Hiyare Gamage Jeewaka Dilruk v. University of Colombo et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO.736/2010-2015

In Hiyare Gamage Jeewaka Dilruk Heenpanwila v. University of Colombo, the court addressed whether writs of Certiorari and Mandamus should be issued to quash the petitioner’s interdiction and charge sheet, and to compel reinstatement with back wages, on the basis of an alleged prolonged failure to conduct a formal disciplinary inquiry. It was held that the University took ongoing procedural steps regarding the petitioner’s disciplinary matter, including consultation with the Attorney General, actions regarding co-accused staff, and appointment of a prosecuting officer. The principle reaffirmed is that reasonable administrative action and progression of disciplinary proceedings preclude judicial intervention based solely on the passage of time. Reliance was placed on evaluation of the factua