Upul Abeywickrama Dissanayaka Vs Bank of Ceylon and Others – CA WRT 0348/2018-2021

In the case between Upul Abeywickrama Dissanayaka (sole proprietor of “Achintha Yanthrika Wadu Karmikayo”) and Bank of Ceylon along with six other respondents, the court addressed the issue of the withdrawal of a writ application under Article 140 of the Sri Lankan Constitution. It was held that since the underlying dispute was settled and there was no objection or request for costs by the respondents, the application would be dismissed without costs. The principle affirmed is that a party may withdraw an application with leave of court when the matter is resolved, provided there is no contest or claim for costs from the opposing side. The decision relied upon procedural fairness, highlighting that the parties’ agreement and absence of opposition justify a dismissal without cost implicatio