The Petroleum Dealers’ Association vs Ceylon Petroleum Corporation – CA Writ 147/2024-2025

In the matter of the Petroleum Dealers’ Association (Petitioner) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Respondent), the court addressed the imposition of a Monthly Utility Fee (MUF) and the validity of related decisions. The Petitioner sought to quash these decisions, asserting illegality and violation of agreements. The Respondent raised preliminary objections including locus standi and suppression of facts. The central issue concerned the contractual nature of the relationship between CODO dealers and the CPC, the imposition of the MUF, and claims of legitimate expectation. It was determined that the Petitioner’s application was dismissed due to the dispute being primarily contractual, the Petitioner’s failure to disclose all material facts, and the absence of a valid legitimate expectat