M. Jayasena and L. Jayantha vs Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority et al. – CA PHC APPEAL NO.20/2008-2008

In the case between M. Jayasena and L. Jayantha (Appellants, representing the Association for Displayed Chana Cultivators, Galwewa, Beragama, Ambalantota) and the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the appeal should be dismissed for the appellants’ failure to comply with procedural requirements, specifically the obligation to appear in person and pay the prescribed brief fees as directed by the court. It was held that the appeal must be dismissed under Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court Rules due to persistent non-compliance by the appellants. The decision reaffirmed the principle that parties must adhere to court directives and procedural requirements to maintain an active appeal. Reliance was placed on Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Co