Mohamed Feizal Ahmed Mansoor vs Water Resources Board – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 231/2012-2013

In the case between Mohamed Feizal Ahmed Mansoor and Water Resources Board & Others, the court addressed the issue of a writ application initiated by the petitioner against multiple government and statutory bodies. The application was withdrawn by the petitioner before adjudication on its merits. It was determined that the writ application should be dismissed without an order for costs. The principle established confirms that, where a writ application is withdrawn before a determination on the merits, the matter will ordinarily be dismissed with no order as to costs. This approach is consistent with judicial practice to avoid unnecessary costs when substantive determination is not reached.

Anil Gooneratne J. — Upon hearing, it was established that an application was made by counsel for t