Sai Nona v. Maggie Silva and Another – sllr 1989 volume 2 page 111

In the case between Sai Nona (appellant) and Maggie Silva (petitioner-respondent), the court addressed whether the acquisition of premises by People’s Bank under Section 71 of the Finance Act No. 11 of 1963 (as amended) was lawful, given allegations of procedural unfairness and violations of natural justice in the inquiry process. It was held that the procedures adopted by the Bank failed to satisfy requirements of a fair hearing, particularly due to the lack of opportunity for the petitioner-respondent to be properly notified of objections and to rebut evidence. Emphasis was placed on the principle that administrative decisions affecting rights must comply with standards of natural justice, notably the right to be heard. Ultimately, the Court affirmed that the proceedings were void, uphol