Dr. Murukesu Thayanithy vs Eastern University, Sri Lanka – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO.156/2021-2022

In the case between Dr. Murukesu Thayanithy (Petitioner) and Eastern University, Sri Lanka and related officials (Respondents), the issue considered was whether the University acted illegally, unreasonably, or arbitrarily in refusing to appoint the Petitioner to the post of Senior Lecturer (Grade II), and whether the marking scheme and minimum mark requirements were lawfully implemented. It was held that the University’s recruitment procedures and marking scheme complied with applicable regulations, the relevant circular relied upon by the Petitioner was repealed, and the necessary experience qualifications were not met by the Petitioner. The principle reaffirmed is that academic institutions possess discretion to determine eligibility criteria and are not required to consider applicants f