Nalin Dharmajeewa Kuruppuarachchi v. Open University of Sri Lanka et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 341/2016-2016

In the case between Nalin Dharmajeewa Kuruppuarachchi (Senior Assistant Registrar, Open University of Sri Lanka) and Open University of Sri Lanka & Others, the court addressed the validity of the decision of the University Services Appeals Board (USAB) dated 09.02.2016 and examined whether the petitioner was improperly held accountable for approving a payment for security services. The court held that the application was without merit, emphasizing that the petitioner had not justified the delay in bringing the claim and that documentary evidence showed the petitioner’s involvement in recommending the payment. The findings affirmed that no grounds existed to quash the USAB’s decision. Reliance was placed on the documentation and procedural regulations governing university financial responsi