K.A.D. Sunil vs B. Wijayarathna – CA WRIT 200/2006-2012

In the case between K.A.D. Sunil, on behalf of Mulleria Pradeshiya Sabhawa (and associated entities), and B. Wijayarathna, Chief Minister, with multiple respondents, the court addressed the issue of procedural compliance regarding a writ application filed by the petitioner. It was determined that the petitioner failed to provide clear instructions or demonstrate procedural due diligence over several years, despite multiple opportunities from the court. The holding established that a writ application, being a discretionary remedy, must be pursued with consistent interest and diligence. Reference was made to journal entries and the petitioner’s repeated failure to clarify intentions, emphasizing that continued lack of engagement justifies dismissal. The decision reinforced that courts are no