Bandula v. Almeida and Others – sllr 1995 volume 1 page 309

In the case between Bandula (the Petitioner) and Almeida and Others (including multiple Respondents such as the 1st through 5th Respondents), the court examined the legality of the President’s Order issued under Section 2 of the Urban Development Projects (Special Provisions) Act No. 2 of 1980. Central issues included whether there was a bona fide Urban Development Project justifying the urgent acquisition of the Petitioner’s land, whether material existed to support the President’s decision, and if due process of natural justice was upheld. The findings established that no such project existed at the time, the statutory requirements were unmet, and relevant authorities failed to brief the President with adequate information. The President’s Order was consequently determined to be legally