Dayani Thanuja Herath Randeni v. H M Gunasekera et al. – NO. 235/2012-2017

In the case between Dayani Thanuja Herath Randeni and others (Petitioners) and H M Gunasekera, Gotabhaya Jayaratne, S K Aviruppola, and others (Respondents), the court addressed the lawfulness of refusing admission of a minor child to Grade 1 at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, based on alleged inaccuracies in the residence information provided in the admission application. It was determined that inconsistencies and documentary evidence undermined the Petitioners’ claim of residence, and subsequently, their eligibility under Ministry of Education Circular No. 2011/18. The precedent in Jahangir Sheriffdeen v. Principal, Visakha Vidyalaya was relied upon, holding that submission of false information in school applications is a valid and sufficient ground for rejection. The writs of certiorari and