Superintendent of Pussella State Plantation, Parakaduwa v. Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya – sllr 1997 volume 1 page 108

In the case between the Superintendent of Pussella State Plantation, Parakadua (Plaintiff) and Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya (Defendant, representing the respondent union on behalf of the workman), the court addressed whether the label of “casual employee” attributed to the workman was conclusive, or if the nature of the employment, as reflected by factual circumstances, established permanent status. The proceedings examined the legitimacy of the termination and the remedies available, including reinstatement and the awarding of back wages. It was held that a mere label is insufficient to deny the substantive rights of permanent employment when the factual context demonstrates otherwise. Relying on relevant authorities and precedent, the court reaffirmed that substantive employment ri