Lechchami Krishnakanthi vs. E.P.T.K. Ekanayake et al. – CA PHC/71/2016-2020

In the case between Lechchami Krishnakanthi (Petitioner-Appellant) and E.P.T.K. Ekanayake, Director, Provincial Department of Education, Central Province, S.B. Beddewela, Chairman, Provincial Public Service Commission, and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether the Provincial High Court of Kandy erred in refusing writs of certiorari and mandamus against the Central Provincial Public Service Commission’s and Director of Education’s decision to terminate the appellant’s employment following a conviction for culpable homicide, and whether a suspended sentence under Section 303 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) precludes such termination under the Establishment Code. It was held that the disciplinary authorities were entitled to dismiss the appellant based on conviction for a ser