Hewa Anthonige Piyasena Vs. United People’s Freedom Alliance and others – CA CASE NO. 336/2015-2015

In the case between Hewa Anthonige Piyasena (Petitioner) and United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and others (Respondents), the court addressed the validity of the Petitioner’s expulsion from the UPFA under Section 63(1) of the Provincial Councils Elections Act No. 2 of 1988. It was held that the expulsion was invalid, as the process failed to observe natural justice and the procedural fairness required by law, including the right to be heard. The principle reaffirmed is that expulsion from a recognized political party demands strict adherence to both the party constitution and statutory requirements, with particular emphasis on natural justice. The decision relied on relevant statutes and jurisprudence, underscoring that breaches of procedural fairness render such expulsions void.

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