J. Migara R. Jayasundera and J. Moniruwanthi R. Jayasundera vs. Land Reform Commission – CA WRIT/191/2021-2022

In the case between J. Migara. R. Jayasundera, J. Moniruwanthi R. Jayasundera (Petitioners) and the Land Reform Commission (LRC) and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether a writ of Mandamus should issue compelling the LRC to implement its own determination (P10) concerning a disputed land. It was held that the expiration and dismissal of related litigation eliminated any valid basis for further administrative inaction, and a writ of Mandamus was thereby partially allowed, directing the LRC to resolve the Petitioners’ claims according to law and, if appropriate, implement the LRC’s prior report and determination (P8, P10) before dealings with third parties. The court declined to issue a writ of Prohibition. The holding reaffirms that administrative bodies must execute final deci