Dr. Gamage Rangana Sandakelum vs Sri Lanka Medical Council and others – CA WRIT 575/2023-2025

In the case between Dr. Gamage Rangana Sandakelum (Petitioner) and the Sri Lanka Medical Council with associated disciplinary bodies (Respondents), the court examined the legality of disciplinary inquiry proceedings and the resulting Sentencing Order under the Medical Ordinance. The central issues were whether the procedural requirements, including quorum and adherence to regulations, were satisfied during the Professional Conduct Committee’s inquiry, and whether procedural irregularities, such as inconsistencies between language versions of the Regulations and committee composition, invalidated the proceedings. It was determined that the inquiry and Sentencing Order conformed to the applicable legal standards, with no breach of natural justice or ultra vires conduct established. The holdi