Thenudaya Nithil Demash Kodithuwakku vs Sampath Weeragoda, former Principal Richmond College – SC Appeal 48/ 2022-2025

In the matter of Thenudaya Nithil Demash Kodithuwakku vs Sampath Weeragoda, former Principal Richmond College , the court addressed whether the Court of Appeal erred in its interpretation of a Ministry of Education Circular, the collective nature of an Interview Board’s annotation, and breaches of Natural Justice. The court found that the Interview Board, including the 6th Respondent-Respondent as ex officio Chairman, possessed the authority to review and amend marks, as evidenced by an interim list signed by all board members. It was determined that the 2nd Petitioner-Appellant’s right to be heard was not violated, as the Appeal/Objection Investigation Board’s review was limited to documents submitted during the initial interview. The argument for legitimate expectation was dismissed, as