Somapala Kalansooriya vs Co-operative Development Commissioner I Registrar – CA PHC 214/2001-2012

In the case between Somapala Kalansooriya and the Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar, Southern Provincial Co-operative Department, the court addressed the issue of an appeal by the petitioner-appellant regarding administrative actions and dispute resolution by the Co-operative Department and related parties. It was determined that the appellant, through counsel, sought to withdraw the appeal to pursue alternative administrative remedies, with a reservation of the right to re-initiate proceedings if necessary. The principle reaffirmed was that withdrawal of appellate proceedings may be permitted upon application, provided that objections from respondents are considered and costs are addressed. The judgment was based on procedural fairness and the administration of justice, emph