E.G.K. Lakmali Vs Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and others – SC (FR) Application No: 214A/2018-2025

In the matter of E.G.K. Lakmali and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, the court addressed the issue of alleged violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution concerning a promotion. The court held that no prejudice was caused to the Petitioner by a change in the marking scheme, as the Petitioner did not possess the requisite qualification at the relevant time. This decision reaffirmed the principle that a violation of fundamental rights requires demonstrable prejudice. The application was dismissed without costs.

Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. – The Petitioner’s complaint regarding the failure to promote to Officer (Audit) – Grade A7, alleging a violation of Article 12(1) of the Constitution, was detailed. The argument that the decision was unreasonable, irrational, and