Sri Lanka Thapal Saha Viduli Sandesa Seva Sangamaya v Hon Jeevan Kumarathunga – CA 746/10/WR-2010

In the case between Sri Lanka Thapal saha Viduli Sandesa Seva Sangamaya (representing postal officers’ interests) and Hon. Jeevan Kumarathunga, Minister of Posts and Telecommunication with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication, the issue concerned the acceptability of an administrative settlement regarding the postal officers’ transfer process. It was determined that, following an arrangement reached between the Petitioner and the 2nd Respondent, postal officers would be permitted to submit written transfer applications, with the transfer board required to consult both trade union and administrative officers. The Petitioner subsequently requested the withdrawal of the application, with the reservation of rights to file afresh if necessary. The court granted the request, dismissing th