A. Kodikara vs The Colombo Municipal Council – CA 313/2006-2014

The case between A. Kodikara (Petitioner) and the Colombo Municipal Council, including its officials Mrs. M. Badrani Jayawardane (Commissioner) and Mr. K.D. Chitrapala (Treasurer), addressed the issue of disputed municipal rates and taxes imposed on premises situated at Sirimawo Bandaranayake Mawatha, Colombo 14. It was determined that the matter was resolved through an amicable settlement prior to a formal judicial ruling. The settlement terms established the cancellation and deletion of tax assessment No. 793 by the Colombo Municipal Council and prescribed a payment schedule for the petitioner regarding outstanding and future rates on assessment No. 795, with the Council agreeing to consider the petitioner’s pending appeal on increased rates. In reliance on the mutual consent of both par