Chandrasekera Mahinda Nimal Bogollagama vs Hon. S. M. Chandrasena, Minister of Lands and others – CA Writ 150/2021-2025

The case between Chandrasekera Mahinda Nimal Bogollagama (Petitioner) and the Minister of Lands, Divisional Secretary of Laggala, and the Land Reform Commission (Respondents), addressed the issue of the 2nd Respondent’s denial of compensation for acquired land and its failure to adhere to mandatory procedural requirements under Sections 9 and 10 of the Land Acquisition Act. It was held that the 2nd Respondent’s decision (P14) was ultra vires due to non-compliance with statutory procedures and failure to consider relevant evidence, specifically the Petitioner’s Deed No. 780 (P8). A Writ of Certiorari was issued to quash the impugned decision, but a Writ of Mandamus for direct compensation was not granted. Instead, the 2nd Respondent was directed to conduct a proper inquiry and determine the