Sascon Knitting Company (pvt) Ltd. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others – CA WRIT 175/09-2012

The case between Sascon Knitting Company (Pvt) Ltd. and the Commissioner General of Labour, Labour Secretariat (Colombo 05), among others, addressed whether the petitioner’s application should be allowed to proceed in the face of the petitioner’s consistent absence and lack of representation. It was held that the petition demonstrated a lack of due diligence and interest by the petitioner, warranting dismissal and termination of proceedings. The decision reinforced the principle that diligent prosecution of claims is essential, basing its reasoning on established judicial standards that stress the necessity for active participation by litigants for the continuation of legal actions.

Rohini Marasinghe J. — The findings established that the petitioner remained absent and unrepresented duri