Herath Mudiyanselage Kapuru Menika v. The Land Commissioner General et al. – CA APPLICATION NO: 294/2007-2016

In the case between Herath Mudiyanselage Kapuru Menika (Petitioner) and the Land Commissioner General, Divisional Secretary of Kotawehera, Provincial Land Commissioner (North Western Province), Ven. Mahamithawa Ayupala, and Ven. E. Vijithapala (Respondents), the court addressed the lawfulness of the cancellation of the petitioner’s land permit and compliance with the Land Development Ordinance. It was established that the petitioner had not fulfilled the core permit condition to cultivate and develop the land, as evidenced by admissions during inquiry and reports from field officers. The findings confirmed that the Divisional Secretary exercised statutory authority properly and followed requisite procedures during the inquiry, and that the actions of the 4th and 5th respondents had no lega