Shanthi Aluthge & 90 Others vs. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon & 255 Others – CA/WRIT/207/2020-2024

In the case between Shanthi Aluthge and 90 other petitioners (applicants for correction of appointment dates) and Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon, Minister of Public Administration (with associated public bodies such as the Public Service Commission) as respondents, the court examined whether the correct date of appointment should be recorded as 22.06.2009 or 22.12.2008. Relief was sought for alleged errors arising from inaction or negligence of public authorities, impacting seniority and career progression of the petitioners. The court granted the remedy requested, holding that inaction and omissions of public authorities are not shielded by constitutional limitations on judicial review and that the claimed procedural and jurisdictional objections did not bar the application. The ruling rea