K.G.H. Perera v. Commissioner of Land – CA WRIT/87/2014-2014

In the case between Kalinga Mudalige Derick Mervin Perera (Plaintiff) and J.M.R.P. Jayasinghe, P.P.R. Rajapakshe, and P. Susanthe Jayathilake (Respondents), the court addressed the entitlement to a Writ of Mandamus compelling the 3rd Respondent to issue a land permit under Section 19(5) of the Land Development Ordinance. It was determined that the Petitioner’s failure to disclose material facts—particularly concerning the transfer of the permit to his brother—constituted suppression, barring the relief sought. The findings established that no public legal duty was imposed on the 3rd Respondent under the prevailing law or official directions, as the Respondents’ instructions were expressly limited and did not create an enforceable obligation. The application for relief was dismissed with co