Rev. Baddewela Sumanasiri and others vs Ven. Dr. Kumbalgoda Dhammaloka Thero and others – CA Writ 559/2024-2025

In the matter of Rev. Baddewela Sumanasiri (Principal) and others (petitioners) versus Ven. Dr. Kumbalgoda Dhammaloka Thero (Director in charge of Piriven Education) and others (respondents), the court addressed the legality and fairness of the decision to revoke the registration of Sri Devarakkhitha Pirivena. The court held that the procedural safeguards under Regulation 10 of the Pirivena Education Regulations were met, and the allegations of mala fides were unsubstantiated. This decision reaffirmed the principle that administrative decisions must adhere to prescribed procedures and be free from bias. The ruling relied on the Pirivena Education Act, No. 64 of 1979, and its associated regulations, emphasizing that the failure to establish a prima facie case for prejudice or mala fides war