Hettiarachi Gamage Dadly Shelton & Dishan Chaminda Hettiarachi Gamage vs. W. J. L. U Wejeweera & Others – CA WRIT/336/2014-2022

In the dispute between Hettiarachi Gamage Dadly Shelton and Dishan Chaminda Hettiarachi Gamage (petitioners) and W.J.L.U Wijeyweera (Acting Commissioner General of Labour) with related labour officials and employees (respondents), the court addressed the validity of an order made under Article 140 of the Constitution, the proper identification of the employer, and compliance with procedural and statutory requirements under the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971. It was held that the factual background involved the transition of a business from proprietorship to partnership, subsequent withdrawal by one partner, and ongoing disputes regarding employer liability upon business closure and employee termination. The reasoning established that the impugn