S.A.D.T. Jayathilaka vs Peoples’ Bank – SC APPEAL 92/2011-2014

In the case between S.A.D.T. Jayathilaka (Applicant-Petitioner-Appellant) and People’s Bank and its officials (General Manager, Chief Manager – Human Resources, Assistant General Manager – Human Resources, Chief Manager – Audit) (Respondents), the court addressed the limitation period for filing a revision application challenging termination of employment under the Industrial Disputes Act in light of conflicting time limits provided by Act No. 11 of 2003 (three months) and Act No. 21 of 2008 (six months). It was held that the defect in the filing procedure, including incorrect citation of statutory provisions and incomplete documentation, was excusable and curable. The primary legal issue centered on whether the extension of the time limit applied to the present case, particularly whether