Wickremasinghe v. Ceylon Electricity Board and Another – sllr 1982 volume 2 page 607

In the case between Mrs. Wickremasinghe (petitioner) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (1st respondent) with an administrative officer of the Board (2nd respondent), the court addressed the issue of alleged violations of natural justice, statutory compliance under the Electricity Act, and proper exercise of delegated authority relating to an urgent survey and work on the petitioner’s land. It was held that notice under section 15(2) of the Electricity Act was properly provided, the objection procedure was lawfully conducted, and the delegation and revocation of authority were valid under emergency circumstances. The petitioner’s application was dismissed, reaffirming the principle that statutory bodies exercising compulsory powers in the public interest must adhere to procedural fairness, b