Chandrapala Kumarage vs Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, MP – CA WRIT 364/2012-2013

In the case between Chandrapala Kumarage (Petitioner) and Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, MP (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of a writ application that became moot due to the Petitioner’s request to withdraw. It was held that, in view of the Petitioner’s motion and aligned prior withdrawals of similar applications, the present application was permitted to be withdrawn and was pro-forma dismissed without costs. This order reaffirmed the discretionary authority of the court to allow withdrawal and to determine orders as to costs in procedural matters. The decision drew upon established procedural practice, emphasizing the court’s ability to dispose of non-substantive applications efficiently.

S. Sriskandarajah J. (P/CA) — The findings established that counsel for the Petitioner moved to