Sri Lanka Medical Council v. Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning and Economic Development – CA 651/2011-2011

In the case between Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and the Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning and Economic Development along with related government respondents, the court addressed the issue of whether the SLMC, as a body corporate, demonstrated proper legal authorization to initiate a writ application seeking certiorari and prohibition against ministry circulars imposing a retirement age and reclassifying the Council’s status. It was held that the application lacked procedural compliance, as no sufficient proof was provided that the chairman who affirmed the affidavit had been duly authorized by all Council members to institute proceedings. This decision reaffirmed the principle that corporate entities must demonstrate explicit authorization for litigation through appropriate