D.K. Poornalatha vs. Mr. Dhanasiri Amarathunga, His Worship the Mayor – SC FR APPLICATION NO: 37/2016-2025

In the case between D.K. Poornalatha and Mr. Dhanasiri Amarathunga, Mr. Dhammika Muthugala, the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Council, the Urban Development Authority, and the Attorney General (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of alleged violations of Fundamental Rights under Articles 11, 12(1), and 14(1)(h) of the Constitution, particularly arising from the compelled demolition of a portion of the Petitioner’s residence. It was held that due to unauthorized construction and encroachment upon public utility space, the Petitioner failed to demonstrate a violation of Fundamental Rights. The ruling reaffirmed the principle that exercise of powers under the Urban Development Authority Act, when properly delegated and executed within statutory parameters, does not constitute a con