K. P. Ranathunga Nandasena vs P. G. Sunil Abeykon – CA WRT/0255/2019-2023

In the case between K. P. Ranathunga Nandasena (Petitioner) and P. G. Sunil Abeykon (Divisional Secretary, Rajanganaya) and others, the court addressed the legality of appointing K. P. Thilakarathna as permit holder for Lot 137 (high land) and Lot 59 (paddy land) under the Land Development Ordinance. The central issue involved the alleged irregularities in succession and procedural lapses regarding the required inquiry prior to the issuance and potential cancellation of permits. It was held that grant of the high land permit could not be revisited due to unresolved disputes of fact, rendering judicial review inappropriate. However, the court determined that the procedure under Section 106 of the Ordinance was engaged regarding the cancellation of the paddy land permit, warranting a writ of