Central Cultural Fund v. P. Danansuriya et al. – CA WRIT. 670/2009-2011

In the case between Central Cultural Fund (Petitioner) and P. Danansuriya (Arbitrator, Department of Labour), Hon. Gamini Lokuge (Ministry of Labour Relations and Manpower), Commissioner General of Labour, and D. G. T. Dodamwala (employee), the court addressed whether Dodamwala was entitled to receive acting salary payments for performing duties as “Officer in Charge” of the Ramba Vihara Project, where the Central Cultural Fund had not officially recognized such a post. It was determined that payment of acting salary under the Establishment Code requires the position to be officially recognized or requisite approvals to be obtained, which were absent in this instance. The award granting acting salary was quashed, reaffirming the principle that acting pay is not available for posts that do