Abeyrathna Herath Mudiyanselage Abeyratha vs Ranjan Waidyathilaka – CA PHC NO.222/06-2013

The case between Abeyrathna Herath Mudiyanselage Abeyratha (Appellant) and Ranjan Waidyathilaka, Divisional Land Commissioner (Respondent), addressed the issue of whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed when the appellant fails to deposit the required brief fees after due notice. It was held that the appeal was liable for rejection due to non-compliance with procedural requirements for filing fees, underscoring the principle that adherence to procedural rules is mandatory for the prosecution of appeals. The decision was based on established procedural law, highlighting that failure to fulfill such requirements results in the appeal being rejected without further hearing.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that the appellant, despite being given notice, did not deposit the requisi