Questnet International Limited vs The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka – CA APPLICATION NO; 1094/2006-2013

In the case between Questnet International Limited (formerly Gold Quest International Limited) and the Monetary Board of Sri Lanka (Central Bank of Sri Lanka) with Mr. Ajith Niward Kabral and others, the issue concerned the petitioner’s request for writ remedies (mandamus, certiorari, and/or prohibition) against regulatory or administrative actions by the respondents. It was determined that the petitioner failed to instruct counsel or maintain contact, despite efforts to communicate. The court held that, given the lack of interest demonstrated by the petitioner and the discretionary nature of the remedies sought, the application should be dismissed. The principle reaffirmed is that discretionary writ relief will not be granted in the absence of diligence or continued interest by the applic