Anil Rathnayake vs. Berty Premalal Dissanayake et al. – CA PHC 94/2012-2012

In the case between Anil Rathnayake (Appellant) and Berty Premalal Dissanayake, K. H. Nandasena, and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether the Civil Appellate High Court of the North Central Province had jurisdiction to issue writs concerning the dissolution of the Provincial Council, and whether necessary parties were named. It was held that the High Court lacked such jurisdiction, as powers to dissolve the Provincial Council are conferred by the Constitution and insulated from judicial review under the relevant provisions. The court further determined that the application was defective for non-joinder of necessary parties and that the matter was moot due to the expiration of the Council’s term and change in office holders. The principle reaffirmed is that constitutional power