Mannayida Marakkalage Lakshman Priyadharshana Vs. Ruwan Liyanage and others – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 341/2017-2021

In the case between Mannayida Marakkalage Lakshman Priyadharshana (Petitioner) and Ruwan Liyanage, Divisional Secretary, Nuwaragam Palatha – East, Anuradhapura and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether the petitioner was entitled to a Writ of Mandamus requiring the respondents to issue a State land permit or conduct a Land Kachcheri concerning the disputed property. It was determined that the petitioner had already obtained multiple State land permits and was nominated for an additional allotment, making him ineligible for further grants under the Land Development Ordinance and governing circulars. The judgment emphasized the requirement of full disclosure and good faith in writ applications and held that no public legal duty was owed to the petitioner in these circumstances. T