T. P. Nimal Premasiri vs Chatura Samarasinghe, Divisional Secretary, and others – CA WRIT 742/23-2025

This case concerned a dispute over land succession following the cancellation of Grants. The Petitioner, T. P. Nimal Premasiri, sought to quash decisions cancelling his and his father’s Grants and restoring the 7th Respondent’s title. The core legal issue was the validity of nominations under a Permit extending to a subsequent Grant and the proper devolution of title under the Land Development Ordinance. The application was ultimately dismissed, with the 7th Respondent’s title upheld.

Mayadunne Corea, J. delivered the judgment, reviewing the Petitioner’s request for writs of certiorari and mandamus concerning the cancellation of Grants and the restoration of the 7th Respondent’s title. The factual background, including the Permit’s history and subsequent successions, was detailed. Conte