S.H. Amecr v. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka et al. – CA APPLICATION NO. 1024/06-2012

The case between S.H. Ameer (Petitioner) and South Eastern University of Sri Lanka & Others (Respondents) addressed the issue of the petitioner’s entitlement to reinstatement and back wages following an employment dispute at a state university. It was determined that, following the respondents’ agreement to reinstate the petitioner, pay two years of back wages, and implement reinstatement promptly, the application was allowed to be withdrawn. The principle reaffirmed the court’s practice of concluding proceedings where parties resolve matters amicably and undertakings are given on record. Proceedings were terminated by the court subject to the agreed conditions being fulfilled.

Rohini Marasinghe J. — It was determined that, upon the petitioner’s motion to withdraw the application based o