Kanapathipilli v. Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation And Others – sllr 2009 volume 1 page 406

In the case between Kanapathipilli (the petitioner, a programme producer) and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and others, the Supreme Court examined whether the appointment of the 4th respondent to the post of Director – Tamil Service contravened Article 12(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to equality. It was determined that the 4th respondent, being disqualified under Public Administration Circular No. 44/90, should not have been considered for the position, as such appointment constituted arbitrariness and discrimination against the petitioner. The Court invalidated the 4th respondent’s appointment, directed that compensation of Rs. 100,000 be paid to the petitioner, and ordered that the vacancy be filled in accordance with the established policy. This decision r