M.S.M. Fouzer vs Major General (Retired) D.M.S. Dissanayaka et al. – CA WRIT 413/2020-2023

In the case between M.S.M. Fouzer and Major General (Retired) D.M.S. Dissanayaka (Chairman, Consumer Affairs Authority) and others, the court addressed the validity of the petitioner’s appointment as Director General under section 52 of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, as well as the lawfulness of the petitioner’s summary termination without a proper inquiry or opportunity to be heard. It was determined that the termination, being effected without compliance with statutory procedures and the principles of natural justice, was invalid. The holding reaffirmed the requirement that terminations from statutory office must be effected in accordance with just, fair, and reasonable procedures, as established by precedent and constitutional principles. The decision set aside the termination, ord