Wellage Roshan Nandika De Silva vs. Wellage Herbert De Silva – CA PHC 171/2016-2016

In the matter between Officer-in-Charge, Special Crimes Investigation Bureau, Kegalle, and Wellage Roshan Nandika De Silva, the court addressed whether the appeal by Wellage Roshan Nandika De Silva was filed within the statutorily prescribed time limit. It was determined that the appeal had been filed out of time, with the appellant neither appearing nor being represented and failing to file required written submissions. The holding confirmed that non-compliance with statutory time limits and procedural requirements warrants dismissal, reaffirming the principle that strict adherence to procedural rules for filing appeals is mandatory. Reliance was placed on the procedural timelines set out in relevant statutes, with the decision underscoring the consequence of procedural default for appell