Mohamed Sheriff Johan Mumthaj Sameem Vs. University Grants Commission and others – NO.97/2017-2017

In the case between Mohamed Sheriff Johan Mumthaj Sameem (Petitioner) and the University Grants Commission, its Chairman Prof. Mohan de Silva, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, and other academic and administrative respondents (Respondents), the issue addressed was whether the petitioner was denied due process or fairness in the marking scheme applied during an interview for promotion, specifically concerning awareness of the allocation of marks. It was held that the petitioner had been informed of both her marks and the marking methodology used. The principle reaffirmed is that the availability of clear communication regarding assessment criteria and results satisfies the duty of fairness in administrative decision-making. Reliance was placed on the content of the petition itself and the Uni