Dr. G.G.N.A. Abeykoon Vs. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others – CA 160/2018-2018

In the case between Dr. G.G.N.A. Abeykoon (Petitioner) and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether the Petitioner, having already been promoted to Class 2 Grade 1, was entitled to a further promotion to Class 1 of the Sri Lanka Animal Production and Health Service. Central to the dispute was whether disciplinary misconduct occurring within the required five-year satisfactory service period, irrespective of when the punishment was imposed, precluded eligibility for such promotion. It was determined that the mere occurrence of misconduct within the five-year period was disqualifying, regardless of the date of punishment. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal’s refusal to grant relief was upheld and the application seeking writs of certiorari an