Bamunuarachchige vs University of Peradeniya and Others – sllr 2008 volume 2 page 219

In Bamunuarachchige v. University of Peradeniya and Others, the court addressed whether the decision of the University Services Appeals Board directing the appointment of the petitioner as Senior Lecturer Grade II was final and binding, and if the petitioner satisfied the required statutory and academic qualifications. The findings established that the petitioner lacked the qualifications necessary for the post, and although the Appeals Board’s decision could be challenged, the court determined that a writ of mandamus could not be issued to enforce an unlawful or void decision. The principle reaffirmed is that no mandate can be granted to implement a decision that contravenes statutory requirements. Reliance was placed on relevant statutes governing university recruitment, underscoring tha