Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration vs B.H.B. Pieris – CA PHC NO.82/2011-2016

In the case between the Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, and B.H.B. Pieris, the court addressed the issue of the validity of eviction proceedings initiated under the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act. It was held that the Defendant/Appellant was not entitled to remain in occupancy or to demand a right of purchase based on a previously revoked Cabinet decision, and that due process under the Act did not require further opportunity to show cause. The findings established that the notice to quit was valid and that the affidavit supporting eviction did not breach requirements of the Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance. The principle reaffirmed was that authority to evict and process for recovery of government quarters are governed by the clear statutory and administrat