H.P. Indra and H.G. Chandradasa v. Mr. D.M. Jayarathne and Dr. Sarath Amunugama – CA 102/2008-2011

In the case between H. P. Indra and H. G. Chandradasa (petitioners) and D.M. Jayarathne (Minister of Plantation Industries), Dr. Sarath Amunugama (Minister of Public Administration), and others (respondents), the court examined whether a Writ of Mandamus should issue compelling payment of full compensation for alleged political victimization following the 1977 General Elections. The petitioners, former employees of the Janawasa Commission, contended that Rs. 10,000 each was inadequate and sought payment of a higher sum of Rs. 36,000 based on recommendations from various government bodies. It was held that, although government processes acknowledged a form of compensation was due, the discharge of payment through Rs. 10,000 sufficed for the public duty. The requirements for mandamus, the ef