Mahanthegama v. The University of Peradeniya and Others – sllr 2003 volume 2 page 018

In the case between Mahanthegama and the University of Peradeniya and Others, the court addressed the lawfulness of the appointment process to the post of Curator (Higher Grade) at the University of Peradeniya. At issue was whether the procedures, particularly concerning the candidate’s qualifications and procedural integrity involving re-advertisement and disclosure, adhered to constitutional and administrative standards. It was determined that while the petitioner was not entitled to reinstatement or appointment, lapses in procedural transparency—specifically the withholding of pertinent information and the irregular appointment procedure—justified an order for the University to pay the petitioner Rs. 25,000 as costs. The decision reinforces the obligation of educational authorities to e