S. Manomani v. S.D.A.B. Boralessa and 03 Others – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO:425/2010-2012

The case between S. Manomani (Petitioner) and S.D.A.B. Boralessa, Commissioner General of Lands, and others (Respondents), addressed whether the cancellation of a land permit issued under the Lands Development Ordinance and the subsequent dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal were conducted in accordance with law and natural justice or motivated by political influence and mala fides. It was established that the petitioner’s husband initially held the permit, which passed to the petitioner after his death. After alleged politically motivated third-party occupation, the Divisional Secretary cancelled the permit, citing failure to develop the land and unauthorized alienation. The appeal was duly considered and rejected after inquiry. The holding reaffirmed the principle that administrative act