Neelalogini Jekatheeswaran vs. Commissioner General of Labour et al. – CA WRIT 0062/2020-2023

In the case between Neelalogini Jekatheeswaran (the petitioner) and officials from the Department of Labour and related governmental bodies (selected respondents include officials responsible for conducting and overseeing foreign mission selection), the issue concerned the fairness and appropriateness of the interview and assessment process used to select candidates for Sri Lanka Missions Abroad. The petitioner challenged the marking scheme (R6), alleging undervaluation of her qualifications and service, and claimed improper consideration contrary to prescribed criteria and Public Service Commission Circular P13A. The court determined that the marking procedures were objectively and fairly applied to all candidates, found no procedural irregularity or undue prejudice against the petitioner