U.W.R. Upul Bandara and U.W. Ratnapala v. Ambagamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha et al. – CA PHC NO.166/2008-2008

In the case between U.W.R. Upul Bandara, U.W. Ratnapala (Petitioner-Appellants) and Ambagamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha, Ganapthi Naguleshwaran, U.K.P. Amarasinghe (Respondent-Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether writs of certiorari and mandamus could be granted where the appellants failed to annex originals or duly certified copies of documents relied upon, as mandated by Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rules) rule 3.1(a). It was held that non-compliance with this procedural requirement warranted dismissal of the appeal. The decision reaffirmed the principle that strict adherence to procedural rules regarding documentary evidence is essential for the maintainability of appellate applications. Reliance was placed on both the relevant rules and prior precedent, emphasizing th