Rev. Daniel Sandahami et al. vs Ceylon Electricity Board et al. – CA PHC APN 75/2013-2013

In the case between Rev. Daniel Sandahami and others (petitioners) and the Ceylon Electricity Board, Chief Engineer (Construction), and Ratnaweera Patabandige Wasula Priyanka (respondents), the court addressed the permissibility of withdrawing an application relating to the supply of electricity by the petitioners. It was held that, as the core dispute—provision of electricity to the 3rd respondent—had been resolved by the time of hearing, the application could be withdrawn, with permission for the petitioners to refile if necessary. The principle reaffirmed was that withdrawal with liberty to refile is permissible where the substantive issue no longer persists. No costs were ordered, and the judgment reinforced procedural fairness and finality in disposing of withdrawn applications once t