W. Karunaratne Vs Uva Provincial Public Service Commission and Others – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 133/2016-2018

The case between W. Karunaratne (Petitioner) and the Uva Provincial Public Service Commission with related public administrative officers (Respondents) addressed whether the Petitioner, as a Driver Overseer, was entitled to absorption into the Technical Service salary group and arrears of salary and pension, specifically by mandating an amendment to a Public Administrative Circular to include the post of Driver Overseer. It was determined that no legal entitlement existed for such an absorption or amendment, and the requested relief could not be granted. The principle reaffirmed was that a writ of mandamus can only be issued where a clear legal right is established. Reliance was placed on relevant administrative law principles and established case law, emphasizing that administrative circu