Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Munidasa v. J.H.S.P. Jayamaha et al. – CA WRIT/86/2014-2014

In the case between Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Munidasa (Petitioner) and J.H.S.P. Jayamaha (Divisional Secretary), Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Sumanadasa, Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Karunaratne, Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Thilak, and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondents), with Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Somapala as Intervenient-Petitioner, the court addressed the issue of whether the Intervenient-Petitioner was a necessary and entitled party to intervene in proceedings concerning the alienation of land under the Land Development Ordinance. It was determined that the Intervenient-Petitioner lacked locus standi to intervene, as participation was not essential for a just adjudication and the necessary parties were already included. The principles reaffirmed ensure strict adherence to statutory provisions f