Thilanga Sumathipala vs. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Sports – sllr 2013 volume 2 page 067

In the case between Thilanga Sumathipala (Plaintiff) and Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Sports, with other respondents associated with Sri Lanka Cricket, the court addressed whether the Minister of Sports possessed valid authority to cancel the Plaintiff’s nomination for the presidency of Sri Lanka Cricket under the relevant sports regulations. It was determined that, under Regulations 13, 14, and 15, ministerial discretion exists to disqualify and reject a nomination if the outlined disqualifications apply, provided due process is observed. The findings established that the plaintiff’s nomination was subjected to proper enquiry, and the cancellation decision was within the scope of the Minister’s statutory powers. The application for a writ of certiorari was consequently dismissed,