Mohamed Haneefa Abdul et al. vs South Eastern University of Sri Lanka et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 878/2010-2013

In the case of Mohamed Haneefa Abdul and Mohamed Lebbe Issadeen (among other petitioners) versus South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL), Dr. S.M. Mohamed Ismail, and associated respondents, the court addressed whether the appointment of the 19th Respondent, H. Abdul Saththar, as Registrar of SEUSL was valid under the applicable legal and procedural standards. It was held that the appointment complied with statutory and institutional requirements, with the findings establishing that the 19th Respondent possessed the requisite qualifications and experience, and that the prior “vacation of post” status was lawfully regularized. The claims of misrepresentation and procedural impropriety were found to be unsupported by evidence. In reaffirming established principles regarding appointment