Thotagama Liyana Arachchige Viranji Aparna vs. University Grants Commission – CA WRIT 285/2020-2024

In the case between Thotagama Liyana Arachchige Viranji Aparna (Petitioner) and the University Grants Commission (Respondent), the court addressed the legality of the recruitment process for the post of Assistant Secretary/Assistant Registrar. The primary issues concerned the legitimacy of the marking scheme used during the structured interview, the constitution of the Selection Committee, and the petitioner’s assertion of a legitimate expectation for appointment. It was determined that the recruitment process was conducted in accordance with established standards and procedures, the marking scheme employed did not materially depart from the approved framework, and the required committee structure had been observed. The petitioner’s failure to attain the minimum interview threshold, couple