T.M. Tillekeratne Banda Tennakoon vs. T.M. Madduma Banda Tennakoon – CA 214/1994-1994

In the case between T.M. Madduma Banda Tennakoon (deceased, substituted by A.T.M. Vajira Kumari Tennakoon and others) and T.M. Tillekeratne Banda Tennakoon, W.M. Podimenike, and R.M. Dharmasena Ratnayake, the court addressed the validity of a deed (No. 2643, P4) allegedly executed by the deceased plaintiff in favor of the 1st Defendant-Appellant. It was held that the deed was invalid due to undue influence, lack of valid consideration, and non-compliance with statutory requirements set by the Land Development Ordinance. The principle reaffirmed is that property inherited under statutory grants cannot be transferred without due compliance with prescribed procedures, including sanction by the Government Agent. The decision relies on the provisions of the Land Development Ordinance and establ