Sumith Aluthkorala vs Western Province Provincial Road Development Authority and others – SC FR 03/2009-2025

This case concerned the alleged infringement of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution by Sumith Aluthkorala (Petitioner) against the Western Province Provincial Road Development Authority and others (Respondents). The core issue was the lawfulness of the Petitioner’s contract-based appointment as a Road Development Officer and the subsequent termination of his services. The Petitioner claimed his termination was unlawful and retaliatory. The Respondents contended that the Petitioner’s appointment was invalid because the appointing authority exceeded its legal powers, rendering the claim for fundamental rights infringement untenable.

Janak De Silva, J. detailed the Petitioner’s appointment and continuous extensions until 31.07.2008. The Petitioner continued to report