K.A.T.P. Jayasinghe and Others v. Kanchana Wijesekara and Others – CA WRIT NO 350/2022-2023

In the case between K.A.T.P. Jayasinghe and others (Petitioners) and the Minister of Power & Energy, Ceylon Electricity Board, and associated senior officials (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of promotion procedures for employees within the Billman or Middle Level Technical Service categories to the post of Electrical Superintendent – Grade II under a revised recruitment scheme. It was held that the application of an inappropriate marking scheme and interview method by the Respondents was arbitrary and contrary to principles of natural justice, entitling the Petitioners to relief through Certiorari and Mandamus. The decision reaffirmed the key principle that administrative actions must be reasonable, fair, and grounded in established policy, with legitimate expectations of e