Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Weerasinghe & others vs Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha and others – CA Writ 422/2023-2025

In the matter of Pirivena teachers (Petitioners) versus the Minister of Education and others (Respondents), the central legal issue was whether Pirivena teachers were part of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service, thereby entitling them to participate in recruitment for the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service. The Petitioners sought a Writ of Mandamus to compel their inclusion in the interview process for Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service. The Court examined evidence including service minutes, gazette notifications, and official correspondence. The findings established that Pirivena teachers have distinct appointment procedures, roles, and educational objectives compared to teachers within the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service. The application for the Writ of Mandamus was dismissed, reaffirming