W.W.P. Senadera v. Hon Attorney General – CA HC/195/2016-2016

In the case between W.W.P. Senadera (Petitioner) and the Hon Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether a right of appeal exists against an order of vehicle confiscation made under Section 79 of Act No. 13 of 1984. It was determined that the relevant statute does not provide for a right of appeal in such instances, resulting in dismissal of the action. The principle that the statutory right of appeal is strictly limited to what is expressly granted by law was reaffirmed. This decision relied on the interpretation of Section 79 of Act No. 13 of 1984, emphasizing the strict construction of statutory appeal provisions.

Deepali Wijesundera J. — The case was identified as a vehicle claim inquiry filed as an appeal following the confiscation of a vehicle under Sect