H. M. R. Silva et al. vs Employees’ Trust Fund Board et al. – 407/2020-2023

In the case between a group of employees (managers and officers of the Employees’ Trust Fund Board) and respondents including the Employees’ Trust Fund Board, the Labour Secretariat, and associated government agencies, the court addressed whether the reclassification of salary codes under Management Service Circular No. 30/2006 unlawfully demoted the Petitioners and affected their eligibility for vehicle permits. It was held that the Petitioners’ writ application must be dismissed, as the eligibility requirements under Circular P-21, particularly the prerequisite of completing 12 years in a Senior Level position, were not satisfied. The principle reaffirmed is that entitlement to administrative benefits such as vehicle permits must adhere to the applicable statutory and policy framework, i