Talpe Merenchige Eeasha Nanayakkara v. Sathya Hettige and others – SC FR APPLICATION 365/2012-2018

In the case between Talpe Merenchige Eeasha Nanayakkara (Plaintiff) and the Public Service Commission, Ministry Secretariats, and related governmental authorities (Defendants), the Supreme Court addressed whether the prolonged failure to issue a proper appointment letter and regularize the petitioner’s employment constituted a violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. It was held that the respondent authorities’ delay of nearly 17 years, and the issuance of a disadvantageous letter of appointment, infringed on the petitioner’s equal protection rights and legitimate expectations regarding salary, promotions, and pension entitlements. Relief was granted, enforcing that the petitioner’s salary, retirement, and pension be fixed as per the original entitlements, t