Senaka Sebindra Lewis vs. D. G. Ajith Priyantha et al. – CA WRIT/368/2021-2022

In the case between Senaka Sebindra Lewis (Petitioner) and D.G. Ajith Priyantha (Provincial Assessor, Uva Provincial Council) along with other officials as Respondents, the court addressed whether the Court of Appeal possesses jurisdiction to entertain a writ application concerning stamp duty, a devolved subject, or whether such matters must be filed before the Provincial High Court in accordance with Article 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution. After examination of the relevant statutes, including the 13th Amendment and the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, and established judicial precedents, it was determined that both courts have concurrent jurisdiction over such matters. However, the circumstances favored a transfer to the High Court of the Uva Province, holden at Badul