M. M. N. Manchanayake vs National Police Commission – CA WRIT 130/2020-2025

In the case between Reserve Police Constable (Petitioner) and the National Police Commission, its officials, and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Respondents), the central question concerned the entitlement of a Reserve Police Constable to appeal disciplinary orders and claim arrears of salary and increments through the National Police Commission, considering the statutory and constitutional distinctions between Reserve and Regular Police forces. The findings established that the National Police Commission’s jurisdiction does not extend to disciplinary matters involving Reserve Police personnel. Relying on constitutional provisions, the 17th Amendment, and Supreme Court precedent (notably Tuan Ishan Raban & Others), it was determined that appeals and relief concerning Reserve officers