Kariyawasam Haputhanthige Upeka Nadeeshani v. Padmasiri Jayamanna and others – CA WRT/64/2019-2023

In the case between Kariyawasam Haputhanthige Upeka Nadeeshani (Petitioner) and officials of the Ministry of Education including Padmasiri Jayamanna, M. Nihal Ranasinghe, A. L. A. Ashoka Siriwardena, P. L. Padmakumara, and P. N. Illapperuma (Respondents), the court addressed the lawfulness of the petitioner’s transfer from Southland Girls School, Galle, to Wanduramba National School. The central issue involved the alleged breach of natural justice and procedural improprieties concerning the transfer without a disciplinary inquiry and the non-disclosure of a relevant recommendation letter. It was held that the transfer was validly effected under properly delegated authority and in compliance with the relevant constitutional provisions, specifically Articles 61A, 57(1), and 126, and applicab