L.G.L. Sumithra Menike vs Commissioner of Local Government-Central Province – SC FR NOS. 345/2016-2016

In the case between several local government employees (such as Library Assistants and Watchers of Rattota Pradeshiya Sabha and Yatawatta Pradeshiya Sabha) as petitioners, and the Commissioner of Local Government – Central Province, Secretary of Rattota Pradeshiya Sabha, Director General of Establishments, Rattota Pradeshiya Sabha, and the Attorney General as respondents, the court addressed whether the revocation of permanent appointments—initially granted under Public Administration Circular P3—constituted a violation of Article 12(1) of the Constitution. The court determined that the respondents’ actions in cancelling the petitioners’ permanent appointments were unlawful, as the appointments were granted in accordance with the governing circular. The principle reaffirmed was that admini