Lindagawa Gedara Lalani Dhamayanthi Karunasena v. Mr. R.M.C.M. Herath et al – CA Writ 149/2020-2020

In the case between Lindagawa Gedara Lalani Dhamayanthi Karunasena (Petitioner) and R.M.C.M. Herath (Land Commissioner General) and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether a Writ of Prohibition could restrain the Respondents from transferring land and a Writ of Mandamus could compel statutory duties under the Land Development Ordinance. It was determined that mere nomination as a successor does not entitle a party to possess the land prior to the completion of administrative steps and the issuance of a permit under the Ordinance. The principles reaffirmed that writ remedies are not available until statutory and administrative requirements are fulfilled. Reliance was placed on established legal precedent and statutory procedure under the Land Development Ordinance, emphasizing tha