A.K.M. Perera v. National Gem & Jewellery Authority – CALA NO. 80/2005-2005

In the case between A.K.M. Perera (Plaintiff Petitioner) and the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (Defendant Respondent), the court addressed the lawfulness of the seizure of gemstones by the Defendant and whether the Plaintiff was entitled to an order directing the return of the gemstones or payment of their value. The court upheld the District Judge’s refusal to grant an interim injunction sought by the Plaintiff, confirming that the Plaintiff failed to demonstrate a prima facie case, establish legal entitlement to the seized gemstones, or show sufficient title to the disputed land. It was reinforced that challenges to administrative actions such as license revocation and seizure of gemstones should be pursued through judicial review (writ jurisdiction) rather than ordinary civil actio