Ms. Ginigaddara Appuhamilage Wasana Ginigaddara vs National Housing Development Authority and Others – CA/WRIT/166/2016-2025

In the case between Ms. Ginigaddara Appuhamilage Wasana Ginigaddara and the National Housing Development Authority, its General Managers, Minister of Housing and Construction, and others, the court examined whether the petitioner’s assertion of assured vehicular and pedestrian access, allegedly promised at the time of purchase, gave rise to a legitimate expectation. The matter involved assessment of the validity of survey plans (including P2 and the disputed sketch P3), the accuracy of boundaries, and the legality of the respondent authority’s actions under the National Housing Development Authority Act. The court held that the petitioner’s claims did not establish a clear and unqualified assurance, nor was sufficient evidence adduced to support the right to continued access. It was deter