Nimalaratne v. Asst, Commissioner of Agrarian Services – sllr 2000 volume 3 page 184

In the case between Nimalaratne (Petitioner-Appellant) and the Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Services (and associated respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the High Court of the Provinces had jurisdiction to issue prerogative writs, such as certiorari or prohibition, to quash or review orders made under the Agrarian Services Act. It was held that the High Court of the Provinces possessed such jurisdiction, reaffirming the principle that judicial review of administrative orders involving Agrarian Services falls within the scope of High Court authority as provided by law. This decision relied on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, relevant sections of the Agrarian Services Act, the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, and constitution