J. G. S. Senadhira vs A.M. Rangana Sajeewa and others – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 12/2021-2021

In the case between J. G. S. Senadhira, J. P. Senadhira, M. D. Anura Kumara (Petitioners) and A. M. Rangana Sajeewa, Divisional Secretary, Warakapola, Director General, Road Development Authority, and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the approval granted by the Central Environmental Authority for the Warakapola town alternative bypass road project, as well as the related land acquisition Gazette notifications, should be quashed due to alleged environmental and procedural deficiencies. It was determined that the Petitioners’ application was filed with excessive delay, and that no substantial objection or counter-evidence to the environmental and hydrological assessments was presented. The findings established that environmental concerns, including potential flo