Dadallage Nihal De Silva vs Central Environmental Authority – CA WRIT 541/2019-2024

In the case between Dadallage Nihal De Silva and the Central Environmental Authority, along with various governmental officials and institutions responsible for appointments, the court addressed alleged violations of the Scheme of Recruitment regarding the promotion of Assistant Directors at the Central Environmental Authority. It was held that while the complaint regarding recruitment irregularities was not brought in a timely manner to the appropriate forums, the merits of the case justified judicial intervention concerning the petitioner’s promotion. The holding reaffirmed that judicial relief may be warranted where procedural improprieties in public appointments materially affect an individual’s rights, notwithstanding procedural delays or prior related adjudication. This decision was