Ratgamage Rohana De Silva v. Ponnahandi Algin Nona et al. – CA NO. 961/97 F -2016

In Ratgamage Rohana De Silva v. Ponnahandi Algin Nona and others, the court addressed whether the defendants-appellants’ notice and petition of appeal were valid in light of the manner in which the original attorney’s proxy was revoked and new counsel appointed. It was held that the statutory requirements under Section 27(1) and (2) of the Civil Procedure Code regarding the revocation of a proxy were not fulfilled, as mere notification by registered post without obtaining leave of court and providing proper notice did not effect valid revocation. The appeal was consequently dismissed, reaffirming the principle that strict compliance with proxy revocation procedures is mandatory for appellate standing. Reliance was placed on relevant statutes and precedent, emphasizing the critical importan