Perera v. Premadasa – 1978_79_80 volume 1 page 118

In the case between Perera (Plaintiff) and Premadasa (Defendant), the court addressed whether a state-issued land acquisition order was tainted by deliberate political discrimination, constituting a violation of the fundamental right under Article 12(2) of the Constitution. The determination centered on whether executive or administrative action under Article 126 involved the use of politically motivated conduct to the detriment of the petitioners. Allegations were advanced that the land was acquired as political revenge, amounting to discrimination based on political opinion. After reviewing detailed submissions, affidavits, and the conduct of relevant officials, it was found that no deliberate improper motive or discrimination was established. The court held that the administrative actio