Kulasekera Mudiyanselage Nimal Kulasekera v. Parakrama Bandara Ekanayake et al. – CA /WRIT/APP/NO.1774/2006-2006

The case between Kulasekera Mudiyanselage Nimal Kulasekera (Petitioner) and Parakrama Bandara Ekanayake, Commissioner General of Excise, and others (Respondents), addressed the lawfulness of the cancellation of the Petitioner’s FL22A Liquor License by the excise authorities. It was held that the cancellation of the license was lawful as it followed due administrative process and was based on valid reasons, including prior violations and breaches detected during an official raid. The application for writs of certiorari and mandamus was dismissed, affirming the principle that discretionary administrative actions taken after procedural fairness and in accordance with statutory duties will not be interfered with by the courts. Reliance was placed on administrative law principles governing lice