W.M. Bisomenika vs N. Abeyawickrema – CA WRIT NO: 382/2012-2013

In the case between W.M. Bisomenika (Petitioner) and N. Abeyawickrema (Director-General Pensions), Maheshika Koddipilliarachchi (Director of Pensions, Widows and Orphans Pensions Branch), and the Divisional Secretary, Udunuwara (Respondents), the court addressed the entitlement of the Petitioner to back payment of the Widows and Orphans Pension from the date of her husband’s death up to a specified date and confirmation of continued payment. It was determined that the Pension Department agreed, through an undertaking, to pay the Petitioner the Widows and Orphans Pension for the relevant period, in accordance with Section 30 of the Widows and Orphans Pension as amended by Act No — 44 of 1981. This resolution resulted in the Petitioner’s application being withdrawn and the writ application