Hewa Hakuru Mulin vs Thommaya Hakuru Somasiri alias Somadasa – CA NO. 1155/2000-2013

In the case between Hewa Hakuru Mulin (Plaintiff) and Thommaya Hakuru Somasiri alias Somadasa (Defendant), the court addressed the issue of the rightful declaration of title pertaining to government land. The determination was that the Plaintiff (Respondent) is the lawful permit-holder for the property in dispute, supported by documentary evidence including the relevant permit, ledger, and land plan. The appellate court further considered the Defendant-Appellant’s request for compensation for alleged improvements but found that no substantial submission or proof was offered on this point. The legal principle reaffirmed is that, where uncontroverted documentary evidence establishes title and the opposing party does not substantiate their challenge, appellate intervention is not warranted. T