G.L. Gamage (nee De Silva) vs. Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha and 5 others – CA WRIT 68/2023-2023

In the case between G.L. Gamage (nee De Silva) and Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha and others, the court addressed the issuance of writs of certiorari and mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution. It was held that a prima facie case existed, warranting further judicial inquiry by the court, while interim relief was refused on the basis that it constituted final relief. This outcome reaffirmed the principle that the granting of interim relief is not appropriate where it amounts to final relief, and that a prima facie standard suffices for further process. The findings relied on constitutional provisions and case law governing the scope and limitations of interim and final orders, emphasizing due process for all parties.

N. Bandula Karunarathna J. — Upon consideration of submissions from b