R.M. Punyasena vs Municipal Council, Ambalangoda – CA PHC NO. 259/2006-2013

The case between R.M. Punyasena (Plaintiff/Appellant) and the Secretary, Municipal Council, Ambalangoda (Defendant/Respondent) addressed the procedural issue of whether an appeal could proceed in the absence of compliance with a court order requiring the deposit of brief fees by the appellant. The court held that the failure to deposit the required brief fees, despite notice and absence of representation, resulted in the rejection of the appeal. This decision reaffirmed the principle that adherence to procedural requirements is mandatory for the continuation of appeals. The ruling relied on established court procedures, emphasizing that non-compliance with court orders regarding fees constitutes sufficient grounds for dismissal of appeals.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that, follow