A.S. Dhammika Vs. K.A.D.R. Nishantha Jayasinghe and Others – CA WRT 0266/2015-2021

In the case between A.S. Dhammika (Petitioner) and K.A.D.R. Nishantha Jayasinghe, Divisional Secretary – Horana, and others (Respondents), the court addressed the question of rightful entitlement to compensation for land acquired for public purposes under the Land Acquisition Act. The legal issue centered on alleged irregularities in the compensation inquiry process, the validity of a contested document (P10), and determination of rightful ownership for compensation. It was determined that, given the State’s acknowledgment of the ownership dispute and agreement to hold a formal inquiry, withdrawal of the petitioner’s application was appropriate. The principle was reaffirmed that compensation must only be paid pursuant to a lawful inquiry under statutory procedures. The decision relied upon