N.A. Premawathie vs P.A.Nandawathie – CA PHC 89/2007-2013

In the case between N.A. Premawathie and M. Sirisena (Petitioners) and P.A. Nandawathie and Officer In Charge, Police Station, Meerigama (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether an appellant’s failure to deposit the required brief fees after being served notice necessitates rejection of the appeal. It was determined that the non-payment of brief fees following due notice resulted in rejection of the appeal, reaffirming the principle that compliance with procedural requirements, such as court fee payments, is essential for the prosecution of appeals. Reliance was placed on procedural rules relating to appeal fees, emphasizing that appellate rights are subject to fulfilment of statutory procedural obligations.

A.W.A. Salam, J. — It was established that notice had been duly s