Abeydeera Patabandige Ayomi vs Samurdhi Authority of Sri Lanka – NO. 777/2009-2011

In the case between Abeydeera Patabandige Ayomi (petitioner) and the Samurdhi Authority of Sri Lanka and others (respondents), the Court of Appeal addressed the issue of whether the Director-General of the Samurdhi Authority was vested with legal authority to interdict and dismiss the petitioner, and whether procedural requirements were fulfilled during the disciplinary proceedings. It was held that authority had been properly delegated by the Board of Directors to the Director-General and that all relevant procedural steps were adhered to, including providing the petitioner with adequate opportunity to be heard. The findings established that no irregularities or breaches of due process had occurred. The principle affirmed is that the lawful delegation of disciplinary authority and complia