M.T.Thilakaratne vs. D.D. Upul Shantha De Alwis – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 308/2013-2021

In the case between M.T. Thilakaratne (Petitioner) and D.D. Upul Shantha De Alwis, B.N. Damminda Kumara (Commissioner of Co-operative Development, Registrar of Co-operative Societies), and others (Respondents), the Court addressed the legality of removing the Petitioner from the Working Committee of the Co-operative Society and imposing a seven-year ban from office, arising from receipt of an allowance while discharging duties as Secretary. It was determined that the payment received, whether termed an allowance or salary, required express approval under the applicable by-laws and rules, which was not obtained. The Court further established that the Board of Review had considered the Petitioner’s response to the charge sheet. Dismissal of the application for a writ of certiorari reaffirmed