U. Prasanna Deepal et al. vs Western Province Provincial Passenger Transport Authority et al. – CA WRIT/137/19-2021

In the case between U. Prasanna Deepal and others (as Petitioners) versus the Western Province Provincial Passenger Transport Authority, its officials, certain permit recipients, government ministries, and the Attorney General (as Respondents), the court addressed whether the Petitioners, as route permit holders on the Mathugama–Colombo omnibus route, possessed locus standi to challenge the issuance and regulation of Passenger Service Permits, particularly concerning expressway operations and route modifications. It was held that the Petitioners had demonstrated sufficient and ongoing interest in the permit allocation and regulatory processes, entitling them to seek judicial review. This reaffirmed the principle that locus standi in public law matters is satisfied by evidence of sufficient