Devundara Liyanage Upali vs. Southern Province Provincial Road Development Authority and others – CA WRT/100/20-2023

The case between Devundara Liyanage Upali (Plaintiff) and Southern Province Provincial Road Development Authority and associated officers (Defendants) addressed the issue of the legality of appointment and subsequent removal from the post of General Manager. It was held that the actions of the 1st Respondent Authority in appointing the 8th Respondent and removing the petitioner were lawful and reasonable, reaffirming the principle that compliance with recruitment schemes and qualifications remains paramount in public appointments. The decision relied on an analysis of the recruitment criteria, interview marking scheme, and documentation, emphasizing that a clear lack of prescribed qualifications can justify reversal of an appointment without the necessity of an additional hearing under the