W. R. A. Rohana Priyadarshana Ranasinghe Vs. Mohoppu Arachchige Jayasena Perera and others – CA L.A. NO.15/2003-2016

In the case between Mohoppu Arachchige Jayasena Perera (plaintiff) and Don Ariyawardana Ranasinghe, W.R.A. Rohana Priyadarshana Ranasinghe, and others (defendants), the court addressed the legality of an order confirming a scheme of partition for the land known as Siyambalagahawatte. The central issue concerned whether the 5th defendant-petitioner’s share should be allotted as a single contiguous lot incorporating her residence and improvements, and whether proper access was provided. It was held that while the interlocutory decree entitled the 5th defendant-petitioner to such an allotment, the confirmed scheme failed to provide sufficient access to her lot, thereby necessitating a revision. The principle reaffirmed is that in partition proceedings, allotments must be made where feasible t