Alawwa and 4 Others v. Katugampola Mpcs and Another – sllr 1996 volume 2 page 278

In the case between Alawwa and others (Plaintiffs) and Katugampola MPCS and another (Defendants), the court addressed the validity of a Provincial Co-operative Employees Commission constituted under the Co-operative Employees Commission Act 12 of 1972 (as amended by the Provincial Councils [Consequential Provisions] Act 12 of 1989) and the legality of appointments made by a Provincial Minister. The central legal issue concerned whether the establishment and functioning of the Commission complied with constitutional and statutory requirements following the introduction of Provincial Councils, particularly focusing on Articles 154(G)(1) and 154(G)(8) of the Constitution. It was determined that existing statutes relating to matters devolved to Provincial Councils remain operative until replac