Molagoda Gamage Thisura Nithish Ranhara and Wannaku Ralalage Yasitha Dulanjali vs. S.M. Keerthirathna et al. – CA WRIT/119/2019-2019

In the case between Molagoda Gamage Thisura Nithish Ranhara and Wannaku Ralalage Yasitha Dulanjali (Petitioners) and S.M. Keerthirathna (Principal of Ananda College & Chairman of the Interview Board) along with members of the Interview and Appeals Boards and education authorities (Respondents), the primary issue concerned the lawfulness of denying “proximity” admission to Ananda College based on the Petitioners’ alleged failure to establish legal title to their residence, and whether such action complied with Circular No. 22/2017 and its subsequent amendments. It was held that residence for school admission purposes does not require proof of ownership and that the decisions of the Interview and Appeals Boards to award zero marks for failure to prove legal title were unreasonable. The princ