Ranjith Udaya Kumara Rajapakse vs G.K.G.A.R.P.K. Nandana – SC F.R. APPLICATION NO. 374/2017-2023

The case between Ranjith Udaya Kumara Rajapakse (Petitioner) and several public officials including those from the Central Provincial Council and the Ministry of Education (Respondents) addressed the issue of whether the Petitioner’s transfer from the position of Principal of Vidyartha College violated fundamental rights under Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(g) of the Constitution. The court held that the transfer was justified based on administrative exigencies and supported by sufficient reasons, reaffirming the principle that public service transfers may be effected provided procedural safeguards are followed and genuine service requirements are established. Reliance was placed on the Rules of the Public Service Commission, relevant inquiry records, and the content of the transfer order, with