Nayomi Grace Daniel vs Aruna Priyashantha and 6 Others – CA WRIT NO 197/2018-2020

In the case between Nayomi Grace Daniel (Power of Attorney Holder for Violet Mary Daniel) and Mr. Aruna Priyashantha (Chairman, Boralesgamuwa Urban Council) along with other respondents, the court addressed the issue of judicial review concerning administrative actions, with relief sought in the form of Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The application was resolved following a settlement entered into between the Petitioner and the primary Respondents, resulting in the dismissal of the application, no order as to costs, and termination of proceedings. This holding reaffirmed the principle that where a matter is settled between the parties, and the Applicant is absent, the court may dismiss the application without costs. Reliance was placed