Bharti Airtel Lanka (Private) Limited vs. Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 835/2010-2010

In the case between Bharti Airtel Lanka (Private) Limited and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, Horana Pradeshiya Sabha, and others, the court addressed the lawfulness of the suspension of permission for the construction of a telecommunication tower by the Horana Pradeshiya Sabha following public objections. It was held that the reasons for suspension relied upon by the Pradeshiya Sabha were invalid and outside the legal powers granted under the relevant statutory provisions. The revocation of approval was quashed, and a writ of certiorari was issued, reaffirming the principle that statutory bodies must act within the scope of their authority and cannot revoke permits on grounds not recognized by law. This decision relied on statutory interpretation and precedents c