Ms. W.M.A.S. Senarathne vs Provincial Public Service Commission – CA WRIT NO. 192/11-2011

In the case between Ms. W.M.A.S. Senarathne and the Provincial Public Service Commission, including Mr. Gamini S. Waththegedera and others, the court addressed the procedural issue of withdrawal of a writ application (C.A. Writ No.192/11). It was determined that the application could be withdrawn at the request of the petitioner, since no objection was raised by the respondent’s counsel. The application was accordingly dismissed pro forma, with no order as to costs. This decision reaffirmed that a party retains the right to withdraw a writ application at the preliminary stage, and where no prejudice is caused, costs may be withheld.

S.Sriskandarajah J. — It was recorded that the petitioner’s counsel sought withdrawal of the application and the respondent’s counsel did not object; the app