T.G. Nandadasa vs. Ministry of Education et al. – SC APPEAL. NO. 102/2012-2012

In the case between T.G. Nandadasa and V.S. Kudaligama (Secretary, Ministry of Education), K.U. Artygalla (Director, Western Province Education Department), and Parakrama Randeniya (Assistant Director, Education Office Homagama), the Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the District Court to adjudicate on the legality of a transfer of a public servant, specifically focusing on a teacher’s administrative transfer. It was held that the District Court lacked jurisdiction to review or declare the legality of such administrative decisions, given the constitutional bar under Article 55(5). The holding reaffirmed the principle that matters concerning appointments, transfers, dismissal, and disciplinary control of public officers fall exclusively under the authority designated by the Consti