Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Vs. Buildmart Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. – SC HC LA NO. 4/2009-2009

In the case between Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. and Buildmart Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., the court addressed the issue of the validity of an affidavit filed in a leave to appeal application, specifically regarding compliance with section 12(2) and its proviso of the Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance. It was held that the affidavit, administered by an individual who had acted both as Attorney-at-Law and employee of the petitioner, failed to comply with statutory restrictions, resulting in a breach of the legal standard for impartiality in administering oaths. The principle affirmed is that the administration of affidavits by individuals with a vested interest is statutorily prohibited, as established under the Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance, supported by provisions in the Notari