Nandina Hewage Ranjith Mendis vs. Mr. K.D.N. Thilakasiri et al – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 495/2015-2015

In the case between Nandina Hewage Ranjith Mendis (on behalf of his son, Chiran Lakiyuru Mendis) and Mr. K.D.N. Thilakasiri, Principal/Chairman, Selection Committee for Grade 1, Rahula Vidyalaya, Matara, along with other educational officials, the issue addressed was whether the Petitioner’s son was unlawfully denied admission to Grade 1 at Rahula College, Matara. It was held that the Petitioner’s application lacked the requisite utmost good faith (“uberrima fide”) due to the suppression of material facts and presentation of false documentation, and thus failed to warrant prerogative writ relief. The principle reaffirmed was that applicants seeking prerogative writs must make full and frank disclosure, as required by established Sri Lankan case law. The case was determined on the basis tha