Ajantha Kumara vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others – sllr 2019 volume 1 page 042

In the case between Ajantha Kumara (Plaintiff) and Ceylon Electricity Board and Others (Defendants), the court addressed the entitlement to electricity supply under Section 25(1) of the Electricity Act, No. 20 of 2009. It was held that the petitioner, having met all procedural and payment requirements and not being shown to be a squatter or unauthorized occupant, qualified as a lawful occupier for the purpose of receiving an electricity connection. The principle was reaffirmed that the Ceylon Electricity Board is under a statutory duty to provide electricity supply when legal conditions are fulfilled, notwithstanding disputes from third parties over the reservation status of the land. Reliance was placed on the provisions of the Electricity Act and the evidence arising from delegated autho