Jayampathi Pathirana and Pevinya Methuli Pathirana vs K.A. Vajira Kumarihamy – NO. 186/2011-2011

In the case between Jayampathi Pathirana and others versus K.A. Vajira Kumarihamy (Principal, Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya) and others, the court addressed the legality of the decision to deny admission to the minor petitioner, Pevinya Methuli Pathirana, to Grade 1 at a national school. The principal issue concerned whether the respondents’ application of Ministry Circular No. 21/2010 and the resulting admission procedure were arbitrary, capricious, or ultra vires so as to justify the issuance of writs of Certiorari and Mandamus. The findings established that the admission criteria and procedures were followed in accordance with the circular, no procedural rules were violated, and there was no evidence of mala fides or substantial irregularity. Judicial precedent on administrative review wa