Hewamuige Rathnawathie vs Hewamunige Amarawansha – CA PHC 84/2007-2013

In the case between Hewamuige Rathnawathie (Appellant) and Hewamunige Amarawansha (Respondent), the court addressed whether the appeal should be allowed to proceed given the appellant’s failure to pay the requisite brief fees after receiving notice. It was held that the appeal could not proceed in the absence of payment, underscoring the principle that procedural requirements governing court fees must be strictly complied with for appellate jurisdiction to be exercised. Reliance was placed on procedural rules mandating payment of fees within stipulated timeframes, emphasizing that non-compliance results in the rejection of the appeal and final disposal of the matter.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that despite notice being duly served on the appellant, there was neither compliance w