R.C.D. Jayawardena et al. vs. Marshall Perera et al. – CA WRT/418/17-2023

In the case between R.C.D. Jayawardena, A.M.A.U. Bandara, and H.S. Kariyawasam (Petitioners) and Marshall Perera, Honourable Governor, with other respondents (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of the Petitioners’ removal from the offices of Chairman and Board of Directors of the Sabaragamuwa Road Passenger Transport Authority. It was held that such removal was lawful and consistent with the statutory and constitutional framework, as the appointments were subject to removal per Section 3(8) of the enabling statute, with tenure limited to three years. It was established that the exercise of executive power in implementing the removal, pursuant to directions from the President, did not violate the Petitioners’ rights. The application for relief by the Petitioners was dismissed, r