Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Dilki Madushani Kodithuwakku and Hallaba Gamage Dinuli Jihansa vs M.H. Wanigasinghe et al. – 305/2021-2022

In the case between Illeperuma Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Dilki Madushani Kodithuwakku and Hallaba Gamage Dinuli Jihansa (Minor) (Petitioners) and M.H. Wanigasinghe (Principal, Sujatha Vidyalaya & Chairman Interview Panel), the Members of the Interview Panel, the Appeals and Objections Review Board, and officials from the Ministry of Education (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of denying marks for “proximity to school from residence” within the Grade 1 admission process under the “Children of Officers receiving Transfers” category. It was determined that the relevant guidelines required a lease agreement to be valid for at least one year beyond the application closing date, and the petitioners’ document did not meet this criterion. Further, the submission of additional documen