Ranasinghe Arachchilage Wilson vs Welupillei Wasantha Kumar – SC APPEAL 102/2021-2025

In the case between Ranasinghe Arachchilage Wilson and others and Welupillei Wasantha Kumar (Secretary, Urban Council, Vavuniya) with associated respondents, the court addressed the issue of whether individuals not originally party to proceedings, but whose interests are adversely affected by an order, are entitled to notice and a hearing prior to the issuance of such order, specifically within the context of Section 28 of the Urban Development Authority Law. It was held that parties impacted by an adverse order must be afforded adequate notice and the opportunity to be heard, reaffirming the principle that natural justice and fair hearing are fundamental procedural requirements. The decision relied on established legal principles regarding procedural fairness and requirements for notice t