Kaluthara Soma Thero vs Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Alawwa – CA CASE NO. 1144/1999-1999

In the case between Kaluthara Soma Thero, KP/Siri Wijaya Pirivena, Paramulla, Alawwa (Plaintiff) and the Divisional Secretary, Alawwa, Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs, among others (Defendants), the main issues addressed were the adequacy of the District Judge’s reasoning per Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code, and the propriety of awarding costs against the State absent a specific issue and evidence. It was determined that the District Court failed to individually address and reason each issue, instead providing blanket answers, and improperly awarded costs without supporting grounds. The principle reaffirmed is that judgments must provide concise findings on each issue, including reasons, as mandated by the Code and established precedents. This decision relied on authorities such a