Dr. W.L.D.S.G. Perera v. Justice P.R.P. Perera et al – SC FR APPLICATION NO. 598/2008-2011

In the case between Dr. W.L.D.S.G. Perera (Plaintiff) and the Public Service Commission, Ministry of Education, and other officials (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the petitioner’s failure to fulfill the full period of obligatory post-study service or pay the sum in lieu justified the issuance of a notice of vacation of post and the denial of his release or reinstatement in public service. It was held that the petitioner had not complied with the conditions for release, and the decisions of the Public Service Commission were found to be lawful. The principle reaffirmed that public servants who undertake study leave with obligations either serve the full agreed period or make necessary payment, and failure to do so enables lawful administrative consequences, such as