L.A.D.A. Dissanayake v. Central Environmental Authority – CA 433/2013-2017

In the case between L.A.D.A. Dissanayake (Petitioner) and the Central Environmental Authority along with the Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environmental Renewable Energy (Respondents), the court addressed the lawfulness of the revocation of an Environmental Protection License (EPL) and the subsequent appellate decision confirming that revocation. It was determined that the revocation, triggered by alleged non-compliance with license conditions concerning environmental pollution, was lawfully made following a hearing in which all stakeholders were given an opportunity to present representations. The court upheld that the Secretary’s decision, which also considered the Petitioner’s lack of title to the land, was within the functionary’s discretion and did not amount t