Weerasingha Mudiyanselage Ariyawansa Bandara vs Hearath A. Kularatna – 621/09-2014

In the case between Weerasingha Mudiyanselage Ariyawansa Bandara (Petitioner; a Grade III Principal) and Hearath A. Kularatna, Chief Secretary, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, along with other respondents, the legality of disciplinary action taken by the 1st respondent under delegated authority was examined. The court held that the disciplinary authority exercised by the 1st respondent was valid, as lawful delegation had been effected via Gazette No. 1295/26. It was reaffirmed that proper delegation, when duly published, grants authority to act within the specified category of public officers. Reliance was placed on constitutional provisions, relevant regulations, and the official Gazette, establishing that the impugned disciplinary acts were lawful. The petitioner’s application was dismi