Galbokka Hewage Ranjith vs. Diyagubadathuruge Upul Chandana and others – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO :0434/2020-2021

In the case between Galbokka Hewage Ranjith (Petitioner) and Diyagubadathuruge Upul Chandana (“Upul Furnitures”), D. C. T. S. Prasanga (Chief Engineer, Ceylon Electricity Board), and the Ceylon Electricity Board, issues arose regarding the legality of approval and installation of an electricity supply line over the Petitioner’s land. It was held that the application for prerogative writs was not maintainable, as significant factual disputes existed, particularly regarding land boundaries and documentary evidence, and material facts were suppressed. The principle reaffirmed is that applicants for writs must fully disclose all material facts, and unresolved factual disputes should be determined by an ordinary civil court rather than through judicial review. Statutory definitions regarding th