2025 Supreme(SRI)(CA) 404

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application for mandates in the nature of Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition, in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
B.H.M. Kapilaratne, No. 10, Dunukewatta, Dumkolawatta.
PETITIONER C.A. Case No. WRT/0457/20 -Vs-
1. The University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
2. Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
2A. Prof. M.D. Lamawansa Vice Chancellor and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
2AA.Prof. M.D. Lamawansa Vice Chancellor and Chairman of the Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 2AAA. Prof. Terrance Madhujith, Vice–Chancellor and Chairman of the Council and Member of Senate, University of Peradeniya, 3. Prof. S.H.P. Karunaratne, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
3A. Prof. Terrance Madujith Deputy Vice Chancellor and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
3AA. Prof. R.W. Pallegama, Deputy Vice–Chancellor and member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
4. Prof. A.S. Abeygunawardena, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
4A.Prof. M.V.G. Pinto, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Member of Council and Senate and Chairman Faculty Board –
Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, 4AA.Prof. M.V.G. Pinto, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 4AAA. Prof. P.S.K. Nanayakkara, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
5. Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara, Dean Faculty of Agriculture and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
5A. Prof. K.A.A.S.Kittiwake, Dean Faculty of Agriculture and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
5AA. Prof. K.S.S. Kodithuwakku, Dean Faculty of Agriculture and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
6. Dr. M.A.G.C. Marasinghe Dean Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 6A.Prof. M.D.M.L.D. Yatawara, Dean Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
7. Prof. O.G. Dayaratne Banda Dean Faculty of Arts and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
7A.Prof. E.M.P.C.S. Ekanayake, Dean Faculty of Arts and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
8. Dr. J.A.V.P. Jayasinghe, Dean Faculty of Dental Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, No. 353, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya.
8A.Prof. A .M. Atygalla, Dean Faculty of Dental Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
8AA.Prof. B.M.H.S.K. Banneheka, Dean of Faculty of Dental Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 9. Prof. G.B. Herath, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 9A.Prof. D.M.U.I Dissanayake, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
9AA. Prof. B.G.L.T. Samaranayake, Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
10. Dr. M. Alfred, Dean Faculty of Management and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
10A.Prof. E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake, Dean Faculty of Management and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
10AA. Prof. R.H.Kuruppuge, Dean of Faculty of Management and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 11. Prof. S.R. Kodithuwakku, Dean Faculty of Science and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 11A.Prof. R.G.S.C. Rajapakse, Dean Faculty of Science and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
12. Dr. D.M.S. Munasinghe, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
12A. Prof. P.G.A. Pushpakumara, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences and Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
12AA. Dr. A.W. Kalupahana, Dean of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, 13. Prof. Anoma Abeyrathne, Member of Senate, University of Peradeniya, 13A. Prof. P.G.A. Pushpakumara, Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, 14. Prof. N.A.A.S.P. Nissanka, Member of Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
14A. Prof. P.G.A. Pushpakumara, Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
14B. Prof. B.M.H.S.K.Banneheka, Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
14C. Prof. R.H.Kuruppuge, Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
14D. Prof. C.S.Wickramagamage, Member of Council and Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
15. Most Ven. Niyangoda Wijithasiri, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, 16. Mr. Gamini Dissanayake, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, 17. Mr. Samantha Ratwatte, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, 18. Eng. Nihal Rupasinghe, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
19. Dr. D.M.R.B. Dissanayake, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
20. Mr. Udara Kirindigoda, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
21. Mr. Prasanna Gunathilake, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
22. Prof. Geri Peiris, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
23. Eng. Mahendra Wijepala, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, 24. Dr. Gamini Buthpitiya, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, 25. Dr, Syril Wijesundara, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, 26. Prof. N.D. Samarawickrama, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
2727. Mr. Janaka Chaminda Warnakula, Member of Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
27A. Prof. B.M.S.K. Banneheka, 27B. Prof. C.S. Wickramagamage, 27C. Prof. G.S.J. Dissanayake, 27D. Prof. K. Gunawardena, 27E. Dr. Sardha Hemapriya, 27F. Mr. Mahendra Wijepala, 27G. Senior Prof. Lakshman
27H. Dissanayake, 27I. Professor A.N. de S. Amaratunga
27J. Mr. Saliya Dharmawardena 27K. Dr. D.M.D.V. Jayampathi, 27L. Mr. Mohan Weerakoon, 27M. Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, 27N. Prof. B.C. Jayawardena, 27O. Prof. D.D.K.S. Karunanayake, 27P. Dr. D.M.D.V. Jayampathi, 27Q. Mrs. Nirodha S. Kalansooriya, 27R. Mr. E.M. Gamini, 27S. Prof. B.C. Jayawardena
27T. Prof. Pradeepa Bandaranayake
27U. Prof. Kapila Gunasekera
27V. Prof. Oliver Illeperuma
27W. Prof. Vasanthi Thevanesam
27X. Prof. Vijaya Kumar 27Y. S.T.B. Amunugama
27Z. Praneeth Wickramaarachchi
27AA. Lal Wijeneyeke
27AB. H.M.P. Punchi Banda
27AC. Nimal Wickramasinghe
27AD. Ranjini Jayakody
27AE. Kamani Ranatunga
27AF.Tissa G. Marahela All being Members of the Council, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
2828. Mr. R.Maheswaran, Librarian (Acting) and Member of Senate, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
28.A Prof. C.M.B. Dematawewa Director – Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, 28.B Prof. S.G.S. De Mel Director – Post Graduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, 28 .C Prof. S.D. Dharmaratne Director – Post Graduate Institute of Medical Studies, 28.D Prof. H.M.T.G.A. Pitawala Director – Post Graduate Institute of Science, 28.D Dr. N.U. Jayawardena Head of Department – Agriculture Biology, 2 8.E Prof. S. Kumar Head of Department – Agricultural Economics & Business Management
28.F Prof. N.D.K. Dayawansa Head of Department – Agriculture Engineering, 28.G Dr. U.L. Dissanayake Head of Department – Agricultural Extension, 28.H Prof. R.M.C. Deshapriya Head of Department – Animal Sciences, 28.I Prof. C.K. Benaragama Head of Department – Crop Science, 28.J Prof. RPNP Rajapaksha Head of Department – Food Science and Technology, 28.K Prof. R.S. Dharamkeerthi Head of Department – Soil Science, 28.L Dr. S.I. Wadugodapitiya Head of Department – Physiotherapy, 28.M Dr. UJMAL Jayasinghe Head of Department – Radiology /
Radiotherapy, 28.N Dr. KLTD Jayawardena Head of Department – Medical Laboratory Science, 28.O Dr. N.R. Amarasinghe Head of Department – Pharmacy, 28.P Dr. M.L.Pathirana Head of Department – Nursing, 28.Q Dr. T.P. Gamagedara Head of Department – Basic Sciences, 28.R Mr. M.A.M. Yaseer Head of Department – Arabic & Islamic Civilization, 28.S Prof. J.M.A. Jayawickrama Acting Head of Department – Archeology, 28.T Dr. K.M.R.N. Kulatunga Head of Department – Classical Languages, 28.U Prof. H.M.W.A. Herath Head of Department- Economics &
Statistics, 28.V Dr. KSHMVWW Senevirathna Head of Department – Education, 28.W Dr. K A N M Kalugampitiya Head of Department – English, 28.X Prof. A. Parakrama Head of Department – English Language Teaching, 28.Y Dr. M.A.S.B. Mantilake Head of Department – Fine Arts, 28.Z Prof. K.W.G.R. Nianthi Head of Department – Geography, 28.AA Prof. K.M.R. Dasanayaka Head of Department – History, 28.BB Prof. N.D. Udagama Head of Department – Law, 28.CC Prof. Ven.K. Rahula Acting Head of Department – Pali &
Buddhist Studies, 28.DD Prof. HRNPK Handagama Head of Department – Philosophy, 28.EE Prof. GDRUU Abeyratne Head of Department – Political Sciences, 28.FF Dr. SKMDD Gunathilaka Head of Department – Sinhala, 28.GG Dr. WMSMK Thoradeniya Head of Department – Sociology, 28.HH Prof. S. Pirashanthan Head of Department – Tamil, 28.II Prof. BMHSM Banneheka Head of Department – Basic Sciences, 28.JJ Dr WBMCRD Weerasekera Head of Department – Community Dental Health, 28.KK Dr. NSS Jayasuriya Head of Department – Oral &
Maxillofacial, 28.LL Dr. Leuke Bandara Head of Department – Oral Medicine &
Periodontology, 28.MM Prof. BSMS Siriwardena Head of Department – Oral Pathology, 28.NN Dr. IP Thilakumara Head of Department – Prosthetic Dentistry, 28.OO Dr. GK Edirisinghe Head of Department – Restorative Dentistry, 28.PP Dr MA Elangasinghe Head of Department – Chemical Process & Engineering, 28.QQ Prof. Wijethunga JJ Head of Department – Civil Engineering, 28.RR Prof. Ragel RG Head of Department – Computer Engineering, 28.SS Prof. Fernando MARM Head of Department – Electrical &
Electronic Engineering, 28.TT Ms. Sylva KKK Head of Department – Engineering Management, 28.UU Dr. Perera SPC Head of Department – Engineering Mathematics, 28.VV Dr. Kulatunga KMAK Head of Department – Manufacturing &
Industrial Engineering, 28.WW Dr. Rathnaweera AC Head of Department – Mechanical Engineering, 28.XX Mrs. Kodithuwakku S.
Head of Department – Business Finance, 28.YY Ms. Edirisooriya WA Head of Department – Human Resource Management, 28.ZZ Ms. Kumari RMC Head of Department – Management Studies, 28.AAA Ms. Hettiarachchy BS Head of Department – Marketing Management, 28.BBB Prof. Kuruppuge R.H.
Head of Management – Operations Management, 28.CCC Dr. Amaratunga HA Head of Department – Anatomy, 28.DDD Dr. Nanayakkara PSK Head of Department – Anesthesiology, 28.EEE Prof. Alles CNRA Head of Department – Biochemistry, 28.FFF Prof. Tennakoon TMSUB Head of Department – Community Medicine, 28.GGG Prof. Edussuriya DH Head of Department – Forensic Medicine, 28.HHH Prof. Marambe KN Head of Department – Medical Education, 28.III Prof. Ralapanawa DMPUK Head of Department – Medicine, 28.JJJ Prof. Gamage CD Head of Department – Microbiology, 28.KKK Dr. Kandauda C Head of Department – Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, 28.LLL Dr. Atapattu DN Head of Department – Parasitology, 28.MMM Prof. Wijethunga S Head of Department – Pathology, 28.NNN Prof. Dissanayake Pathum Head of Department – Paediatrics, 28.OOO Dr. Fonseka HFS Head of Department – Pharmacology, 28.PPP Prof. Dasanayake WDMTL Head of Department – Physiology, 28.QQQ Dr. Udupihille JJKH Head of Department – Radiology, 28.RRR Dr. Samarasinghe AKBBTB, Head of Department – Surgery, 28.SSS Prof. Jayasooriya KMGG Head of Department – Botany, 28.TTT Prof. Ganehenege MY Head of Department – Chemistry, 28.UUU Dr. Dassanayake BS Head of Department – Environmental &
Industrial Sciences, 28.VVV Prof. Malaviarachchi MASPK. Head of Department – Geology, 28.WWW Dr. De Silva THKR Head of Department – Mathematics, 28.XXX Dr. Dhanapala MPCS Head of Department – Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, 28.YYY Dr. Sivakumar V Head of Department – Physics, 28.ZZZ Dr. Abeysundara SP Head of Department – Statistics &
Computer Sciences, 28.AAAA Prof. Karunarathne WAIP Head of Department – Zoology, 28.BBBB Dr. Lokugalappatti LGS Head of Department – Basic Veterinary Sciences, 28.CCCC Dr. Fouzi MNM Head of Department – Farm Animal Production & Health, 28.DDDD Dr. Edirimanne ERKV Head of Department – Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 28.EEEE Dr. Kalupahana AW Head of Department – Veterinary Pathobiology, 28.FFFF Dr. Fernando BR Head of Department – Veterinary Public Health & Pharmacology, Prof. S.A.C.N. Perera, Head of Department-Agricultural Biology
28HA.Dr. J.M.P.N. Anuradha, Head of Department - Agricultural Extension
28LA. Dr. D.N. Vidana Gamage, Head of Department - Soil Science
28OA. Dr. B.C.G. Mendis, Head of Department - Medical Laboratory Science
28PA. Dr. T.M.I.U.K. Tennakoon, Head of Department – Pharmacy 28QA. Dr. A.M.S.D. Pathiranage, Head of Department – Nursing
28UA. Dr.Ven. J. Dhammaloka, Head of Department - Classical Languages
28VA. Prof. J.G. Sri Ranjith, Head of Department- Economics and Statistics
28YA. Prof. P.R.K.A. Vitharana, Head of Department - English Language
28ZA. Prof. W.M.P.S. Bandara, Head of Department - Fine Arts
28AAA. Prof. T.W.M.T.W. Bandara, Head of Department – Geography
28CCC. Dr. M.L.K.C.K. Senaratne, Head of Department – Law
28DDD. Prof. H.M.M. Herath, Head of Department - Pali and Buddhist Studies, 28GGG. Mr. D.M.M.K. Dissanayake, Head of Department – Sinhala
28JJJ. Prof. A.K.S. Arambawatta, Head of Department - Basic Sciences
28KKK. Dr. H.S.K. Ratnathilake, Head of Department - Community Dental Health
28LLL. Dr. K.G.K.D. Kapugama, Head of Department - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
28MMM. Prof. H.N.S. Soysa, Head of Department - Oral Med.
And Periodontology
28OOO. Dr. J.A.V.P. Jayasinghe, Head of Department - Prosthetic Dentistry
28QQQ. Prof. D.G.G.P. Karunaratne, Head of Department - Chemical and Process Engineering
28RRR. Prof. K.K. Wijesundara, Head of Department - Civil Engineering
28TTT. Prof. H.M.V.R. Herath, Head of Department - Electrical and Electronic Engineering 28VVV. Dr. M.I.M. Ishak, Head (Actg.) of Department -
Engineering Mathematics 28WWW. Dr. P. Gamage, Head of Department - Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
28ZZZ. Ms U.W.G.Y.E. Jayawickrama, Head of Department - Human Resource Management
28AAAA. Mr. T.S.S. Fernando, Head of Department Management Studies
28BBBB. Ms. R.M.R.U.K. Rathnayake, Head of Department - Marketing Management
28CCCC. Dr. S. Maheswaran, Head of Department - Operations Management
28DDDD. Dr. D.R.K.C. Dissanayake, Head of Department – Anatomy 28EEEE. Dr. A. Abeysundara, Head of Department –
Anesthesiology
28GGGG. Dr. Samidi Navaratne, Head of Department -
Community Medicine
28HHHH. Prof. D.M.G. Fernando, Head of Department - Forensic Medicine
28JJJJ. Prof. L.P.M.M.K. Pathirage, Head of Department –
Medicine
28KKKK. Prof. L.V.C. Liyanapathirana, Head of Department –
Microbiology
28LLLL. Dr. M.C. Gihan, Head of Department -
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
28PPPP. Dr. H.M.T.W. Seneviratne, Head of Department -
Pharmacology
28QQQQ. Prof. D.W.P. Dahanayake, Head of Department –
Physiology
28RRRR. Prof. P.B. Hewavithana, Head of Department – Radiology
28SSSS. Dr. Manjula Peiris, Head of Department – Surgery
28TTTT. Prof. S.C.K. Rubasinghe, Head of Department – Botany
28UUUU. Prof. C.V. Hettiarachchi, Head of Department of Chemistry
28VVVV. Dr. W.M.C.S. Wijesundara, Head of Department – Environmental and Industrial Sciences
28WWWW. Prof. N.W.B. Balasooriya, Head (Actg.)-Department of Geology
28XXXX. Dr. W.N.P. Rodrigo, Head of Department –
Mathematics
28ZZZZ. Prof. L.R.A.K. Bandara, Head of Department – Physics
28BBBBB. Prof. S.H. Boyagoda, Head of Department – Zoology
28CCCCC. Dr. R.M.S.B.K. Ranasinghe, Head of Department - Basic Veterinary Sciences
28EEEE. Prof. A. Dangolla, Head of Department -
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
28GGGGG. Dr. K.S.A. Kottawatta, Head of Department - Vet.
Public Health and Pharmacology
28FFFFF. Dr.S.S.S. de S. Jagoda, Head of Department - Vet.
Pathobiology
28.1A Prof. Amarathunga KSP, 28.1B Prof. Athauda ARSB, 28.1C Dr. Ariyaratne WMTP, 28.1D Prof. Bandaranayake PCG, 28.1E Prof. Costa De DM, 28.1F Prof. Costa De WAJM, 28.1G Prof. Dharmasena DAN, 28.1H Prof. D.S. Dandeniya, 28.1I Prof. JP Eeswara, 28.1J Prof. Gunaratne LHP, 28.1K Prof. Hemachandra KS, 28.1L Prof. Herath HMVG, 28.IMProf. Hitinayake HMGSB, 28.1M Prof. SMC Himali, 28.1N Prof. Ileperuma DCK, 28.1O Prof. Janak Kamil VA, 28.1P Prof. Jayawardana BC, 28.1Q Prof. KKSP Kodithuwakku, 28.1R Prof. Marambe PWMBB, 28.1S Prof. Mohotti AJ, 28.1T Prof. Mowjood MIM, 28.1U Prof. Nissanka NAASP, 28.1V Prof. Perera SACN, 28.1W Prof. Prasada PVP, 28.1X Prof. Prasanna PHP, 28.1Y Prof. Prasantha BDR, 28.2A Prof. Pushpakumara DKNG, 28.2B Prof. Rajapaksha RMCP, 28.2C Prof. M.S.M Saleem, 28.2D Prof. Samitha S, 28.2E Prof. Silva GLLP, 28.2F Prof. Silva WPRA de, 28.2G Prof. Sivananthawerl T, 28.2H Prof. Suriyagoda LDB, 28.2I Prof. Vidanarachchi YVAJK, 28.2J Prof. Vitharana WAU, 28.2K Prof. Weerahewa HLI, 28.2L Prof. Weerakkody WAP, 28.2M Prof. KMS Wimalasiri, 28.2N Prof. Wijayagunawardena MPB, 28.2O Dr. N.R. Amarasinghe, 28.2P Prof. DBM Weeraratne, 28.2Q Prof. Fahim A.C.M, 28.2R Prof. Herath HMTU, 28.2S Dr. MPS Mudalige, 28.2T Prof. Abhayaratne ASP, 28.2U Prof. Athukorala PPAW, 28.2V Prof. Azmi MI Fazeeha, 28.2W Prof. Bandara TWMTW, 28.2X Prof. Bandara WMPS, 28.2Y Prof. Chandraratne RMM, 28.2Z Prof. Dayaratne Banda OG, 28.3A Prof. Dissanayake DML, 28.3B Prof. Ven. Gnanananda M, 28.3C Prof. Gunawardena DNB, 28.3D Prof. Hennayake N, 28.3E Prof. Herath HMM, 28.3F Prof. Hettiarachchi R., 28.3G Prof. Hewawasam ALT, 28.3H Prof. Jamahir PM, 28.3I Prof. Jayawardena RGD, 28.3J Prof. Jayawickrama JMA, 28.3K Prof. Karunanayake D.D.K.S., 28.3L Prof. Kularathne GGS, 28.3M Prof. Liyanage WA, 28.3N Prof. Perera WLP, 28.3O Prof. Pinnawala MR, 28.3P Prof. Rambukwella MWCNK, 28.3Q Prof. Ranathilake MB, 28.3R Prof. Sarathchandra P.G.R., 28.3S Prof. A Sarjoon, 28.3T Prof. MSM Saleem, 28.3U Prof. PGR Sarathchandra, 28.3V Prof. Seneviratne R.P., 28.3W Prof. A.G.L. Seneheweera, 28.3X Prof. Sivamohan S., 28.3Y Prof. Somathilake M., 28.3Z Prof. Sri Ranjith JG, 28.4A Prof. Vijesandiran S, 28.4B Prof. Wickramagamage CS, 28.4C Prof. Wickramasinghe WMWGCSM, 28.4D Prof. Wijesinghe SN, 28.4E Prof. Wimalasena NA, 28.4F Prof. Amaratunga EAPD, 28.4G Prof. Arambawatta AKS, 28.4H Prof. Ariyasinghe KSN, 28.4I Prof. M.D.K. De Silva, 28.4J Prof. Dissanayake UB, 28.4K Prof. Herath EMUCK, 28.4L Professor Jayasinghe RD, 28.4M Prof. PR Jayasooriya, 28.4N Prof. Jayatilake IAMS, 28.4O Prof. Jayawardena JACK, 28.4P Prof. Nandasena BGTL, 28.4Q Prof. Pallegama RW, P
28.4R Prof. Panagoda GJ, 28.4S Prof. Peiris HRD, 28.4T Prof. Siriwardena BSMS, 28.4U Prof. Soysa HNS, 28.4V Prof. Tilakaratne A, 28.4W Prof. Tilakaratne WM, 28.4X Prof. Wettasinghe KA, 28.4Y Prof. Wijerathne KM, 28.4Z Prof. Abayakoon SBS, 28.5A Prof. Abeyratne SG, 28.5B Prof. Danturebandara, 28.5C Prof. Ekanayake JB, 28.5D Prof. Ekanayake MBP, 28.5E Prof. GMRI Godaliyadda, 28.5F Prof. Gunawardane SDGSP, 28.5G Prof. Gunawardena A.U.A.W, 28.5H Prof. Herath GBB, 28.5I Prof. Herath H.M.V.R., 28.5J Prof. Jinadasa K.B.S.N., 28.5K Prof. Kalpage CS, 28.5L Prof. Karunaratne DGGP, 28.5M Prof. Liyanage KM, 28.5N Prof. Nanayakkara KGN, 28.5O Prof. Nandalal KDW, 28.5P Prof. K. Perera, 28.5Q Prof. Rajapaksha L, 28.5R Dr. SMKB Samarakoon, 28.5S Prof. R. Shanthini, 28.5T Prof. KAS Susantha, 28.5U Prof. Uduwawala DN, 28.5V Prof. Weerakoon SB.
28.5W Prof. Rajaratne EPM, 28.5X Prof. Abeyagunawardane S, 28.5Y Prof. Abeygunawardena AS, 28.5Z Prof. Adikari SB, 28.6A Prof. KIC De Silva, 28.6B Prof. Dissanayake AMSDM, 28.6C Prof. Dissanayake AMSDM, 28.6D Prof. AD Dharmapala, 28.6E Prof. Fernando DMG, 28.6F Prof. Fernando PHP, 28.6G Prof. Galketiya KB, 28.6H Prof. Gawarammana IB, 28.6I Prof. Hewavithana PB, 28.6J Prof. Iddawela WMDR, 28.6K Prof. Jayalath WATA, 28.6L Prof. Jayasinghe A, 28.6M Prof. Jayasinghe MWCJ, 28.6N Prof. Jayaweera AHHM, 28.6O Prof. Kodikara KAS, 28.6P Prof. Kudagammana ST, 28.6Q Prof. Kularatne SAM, 28.6R Prof. Kumarasiri PVR, 28.6S Prof. Medagama UAB, 28.6T Prof. RP Morel, 28.6U Prof. Mudiyanse RM, 28.6V Prof. Noordeen F, 28.6W Prof. Pathirage L P M M K, 28.6X Prof. Perera HKI, 28.6Y Prof. Pethiyagoda A.U.B., 28.6Z Prof. Prasad MK, 28.7A Prof. Rajapakshe TN, 28.7B Prof. Ranasinghe JGS, 28.7C Prof. F. Sitheeque.
28.7D Prof. Sominanda HMA, 28.7E Prof. TMUB Thennakoon, 28.7F Prof. R.S. Thalagahagoda, 28.7G Prof. Vadysinghe AN, 28.7H Prof. Waduge RN, 28.7I Prof. Weerasinghe VS, 28.7J Prof. Wickramasinghe WDSJ, 28.7K Prof. Abayasekara CL, 28.7L Prof. Balasooriya BMNWB, 28.7M Prof. Bandara LRAK, 28.7N Prof. Chandrajith RLR, 28.7O Prof. J.W. Damunupola, 28.7P Prof. Daundasekara WAM, 28.7Q Prof. De Silva WAPP, 28.7R Prof. Hettiarachchi CV, 28.7S Prof. Jayasena HAH, 28.7T Prof. Karunaratne SHPP, 28.7U Prof. S.R. Kodituwakke, 28.7V Prof. Madawala HMSP, 28.7W Prof. Namal Priyatha, 28.7X Prof. Navaratne MMAN, 28.7Y Prof. Perera AAI.
28.7Z Prof. Perera ADLC, 28.8A Prof. Perera GAD, 28.8B Prof. Perera LRK, 28.8C Prof. Pinidiyaarachchi UAJ, 28.8D Prof. Rajakaruna RS, 28.8E Prof. Rajapakse RMG, 28.8F Prof. Ranawana KB, 28.8G Prof. Rubasinghe S.C.K., 28.8H Prof. Samarasekara P, 28.8I Prof. Senaratne Atula, 28.8J Prof. Wickramasinghe A, 28.8K Prof. Wijekoon SNMWWMP, 28.8L Prof. Yakandawala DMD, 28.8M Prof. Yapa YPRD, 28.8N Prof. Yatigammana SK, 28.8O Prof. Alexander PABD, 28.8P Prof. Dangolla A
28.8Q Prof. De Silva Gunawardena GSP, 28.8R Prof. Kalupahana RS, 28.8S Prof. Rajapakse RPVJ, 28.8T Prof. Wanigasekara WMAP, 28.8U Dr. Weligamage SP, 28.8V Dr. Ekanayake WEMLJ, 28.8W Dr. S Kulatunga, 28.8X Dr. Sakeena MHF, 28.8Y Dr. Ramasamy R, 28.8Z Senaratne MLKCK
28.9A Dr. HMTDK Herath, 28.9B Dr. Paranagama MP, 28.9C Prof. BGLT Samaranayake, 28.9D Dr. PBG Dissanayake, 28.9E Mr. Bandara AMAMSM, 28.9F Dr. Maheswaran S, 28.9G Dr. WMASB Wasala, 28.9H Dr. Kiridana MGDVK, 28.9I Dr. Jayalath JACP, 28.9J Dr. VN Seneviratne, 28.9K Dr. RMBSK Ranasinghe, 28.9L Dr. Wijesundera RRMKK Prof. W.S. Dandeniya
28.9N Prof. R.M.C. Deshapriya 28.9O Prof. R.M.C. Deshapriya
28.9P Prof. R.S. Dharmakeerthi 28.9Q Prof. D.A.N. Dharmasena
28.9R Prof. P.H.P. Prasanna Edirimuni
28.9S Prof. B.E.P. Mendis
28.9T Prof. K.W.L.K. Weerasinghe
28.9U Prof. H.D.W.T. Damayanthi
28.9V Prof. M.H.F. Sakeena
28.9W Prof. R.M.M. Chandraratne 28.9X Prof. O.G. Dayaratna Banda
28.9Y Prof. S.J.S. De Mel
28.9Z Prof. H.M.W.A. Herath 28.10A Prof. R.M.D.B. Herath
28.10B Prof. M.Z.M. Nafeel
28.10C Prof. K.W.G.R. Nianthi
28.10D Prof. M.M.P. Perera
28.10E Prof. Ven. K. Rahula
28.10F Prof. A.M. Attygalla
28.10G Prof. M. Fonseka
28.10H Prof. R.M. Jayasinghe
28.10I Prof. N.S.S. Jayasuriya
28.10J Prof. I.P. Thilakumara
28.10K Prof. V.S.N. Vithanarachchi
28.10L Prof. W.M.P.S.K. Wijekoon
28.10M Prof. A.M.A.C.S. Bandara
28.10N Prof. M.B. Dissanayake 28.10O Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando
28.10P Prof. W.P.D. Fernando
28.10Q Prof. D.S.K. Karunasinghe
28.10R Prof. A.N. Madusanka 28.10S Prof. C.K. Walgampaya 28.10T Prof. K.K. Wijesundara
28.10U Prof. H.D. Yapa
28.10V Prof. E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake 28.10W Prof. W.P.R. Wickramaratne
28.10X Prof. A.S. Ariyasinghe
28.10Y Prof. G.M.D.I. Ariyasinghe
28.10Z Prof. D.A.C.L. Dalugama
28.11A Prof.W.D.M.T.L.Dassanayake
28.11B Prof. B.N. Dissanayake
28.11C Prof. D.H. Edussuriya
28.11D Prof. H.F.S. Fonseka
28.11E Prof. C.D. Gamage
28.11F Prof. A. Kariyawasam
28.11G Prof. M.D. Lamawansa
28.11H Prof. Indu Nanayakkara
28.11I Prof. M.V.G. Pinto
28.11J Prof.D.M.P.U.K.Ralapanawa
28.11K Prof. C.N. Ratnatunga
28.11L Prof. R.M.C.J. Ratnayake
28.11M Prof. Shanthini Rosairo
28.11N Prof.A.K.B.B.T.B. Samarasinghe
28.11O Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara
28.11P Prof. M.Y.U. Ganehenege 28.11Q Prof. A.M.T.A. Gunaratne 28.11R Prof. K.M.G.G. Jayasuriya 28.11S Prof. W.A.I.P. Karunaratne
28.11T Prof.M.A.S.P.K.Malaviarachchi
28.11U Prof. D.M.D. Yakandawala
28.11V Prof. Y.P.R.D. Yapa
28.11W Prof. D.R.A. Dissanayake
28.11X Prof. B.R. Fernando
28.11X1 Prof. L.J.P.A.P. Jayasooriya
28.11Y Prof. H.R.N. Jinadasa
28.11Z Prof. P.G.A. Pushpakumara
28.12A Prof. D.A. Satharasinghe
28.12B Prof. Anoja Wanigasekera
28.12C Prof. Nayana Wijayawardhane
28.12D Dr. S Weerasooriya
28.12E Dr. N.R. Amarasinghe
28.12F Dr. W.M.S.K. Wijesundara
28.12G Dr. D. Leuke Bandara
28.12H Dr. R.M.R.D.B. Ranaweera
28.12I Dr. B.A.N. Eranda
28.12J Dr. P.L.W. Priyadharshani 28.12K Dr. D.R.K.C. Dissanayake 28.12L Dr. U.H.G.R.D.Nawaratne All being Senate Members, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
29. Dr. H. Amaratunga, 29A Dr. P.S.K. Nanayakkara, 29B Dr. W.M.A.S.B. Wasala, 29C Dr. H.M.A.U. Jayasinghe, 29D Dr. S.U.D. Samarasinghe, 29E Dr. A.B. Abeysundara, 29F Dr. R.M.A.S.K. Ratnayake, 29G Prof. S.B. Adikari, 29H Prof. H.M.A. Sominanda, 29I Dr. J.K. Dissanayake, 29J Dr. H.A. Amaratunga, 29K Dr. L.Y. V. Pathirana, 29L Dr. D.R.K.C. Dissanayake, 29M Prof. J.G.S. Ranasinghe, 29N Prof. H.K.I. Perera, 29O Prof. P.H.P. Fernando, 29P Prof. K.P. Maduwage, 29Q M.K. Prasad, 29R Dr. W.I.T. Fernando, 29S Prof. S.D. Dharmaratne, 29T Prof. P.V.R. Kumarasiri, 29U Prof. A. Jayasinghe, 29V Prof. T.M.S.U.B. Tennakoon, 29W Dr. D.S. Dissanyake, 29X Dr. W.M.S.N.K. Navaratna, 29Y Dr. K. Pethiyagoda, 29Z Dr. S.M.J. Padmini, 29AA Dr. D.A. Gunawardane, 29BB Prof. K.A.S. Kodikara, 29CC Prof. D.M.G. Fernando, 29DD Prof. D.H. Edussuriya, 29EE Prof. A.V. Vadysinghe, 29FF Prof. K.N. Marambe, 29GG Prof. S.A.M Kularatne, 29HH Prof. I.B. Gawarammana, 29II Prof. M.W.C.J. Jayasinghe, 29JJ Prof. W.A.T.A. Jayalath, , 29KK Prof. D.M.P.U.K. Ralapanawa, 29LL Prof. L.P.M.M.K. Pathirage, 29MM Prof. S. Abayagunawardena, 29NN Dr. J.M.R.P. Bandara, 29OO Dr. B.M.G.D. Yasaratne , 29PP Dr. R.A. Abeysekera, 29QQ Dr. C.L. Dandeniya, 29RR Dr. D.A.C.L. Dalugama, 29SS Prof. C.D. Gamage, 29TT Dr. B.N. Dissanayake, 29UU Dr. V.L.C. Liyanapathirana, 29VV Dr. C.N. Ratnatunga, 29WW Dr. H.D.W.S. Kudagammana, 29XX Dr. A.L. Tennegedera, 29YY Dr. D.K.K. Nanayakkara, 29ZZ Prof. R.M.C.J. Rathnayake, 30. Prof. C.N.R.A. Alles
30A Prof. K.I.C. DeSilva/C.Kandeuda, 30B Dr. S.A. Karunananda, 30C Dr. D.M.S.T. Gnanarathne, 30D Dr. M.C. Gihan, Prof. A.S. Abeyagunawardena, 30E Prof. R.M. Mudiyanse, 30F Prof. S.T. Kudagammana, 30G Dr. Prof. A.H.H.M. Jayaweera, 30H Dr. P.V. Dissanayake, 30I Dr. R.S. Thalgahagoda, 30J Dr. S. Krishnapradeep, 30K Prof. W.M.D.R. Iddawela, 30L Prof. W.D.S.J. Wickramasinghe, 30M Dr. R.P. Morel, 30N Dr. D.N. Atapattu, 30O Prof. A.M.S.D.M. Dissanayake, 30P Prof. R.N. Waduge, 30Q Prof. S. Wijethunge, 30R Dr. H.B.V.S. Jayasinghe, 30S Dr. P.K.L. Inosha, 30T Dr. T.M.A.H. Tennakoon, 30U Dr. L.D.S. de Silva, 30V Dr. W.M.A.S. de Silva, 30W Dr. U. Dangahadeniya, 30X Dr. H.F.S. Fonseka, 30Y Dr. H.M.T.W. Senavirathne, 30Z Dr. Y.A. Illangasekara, 30AA Prof. W.D.M.T.L. Dassanayake, 30BB Prof. K.P.A.P. Kariyawasam, 30CC Dr. S.D.I. Nanayakkara, 30DD Dr. A.S. Ariyasinghe, 30EE Dr. D.W.P. Dahanayake, 30FF Dr. A.A.C. Alahakoon, 30GG Dr. T.D.P. Nandadeva, 30HH Prof. T. Rajapakse, 30II Dr. P. Ginige, 30JJ Dr. D. Ariyasinghe, 30KK Dr. S.R. Perera, 30LL Dr. H.G.V.W. Wijesiri, 30MM Dr. N.S. Balasooriya, 30NN Prof. S. Rosairo, 30OO Dr. J.J.K.H. Udupihille, 30PP Dr. F. Sitheeque, 30QQ Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, 30RR Prof. A.U.B. Pethiyagoda, 30SS Dr. A.D. Dharmapala, 30TT Dr. A.K.B.B.T.B. Samarasinghe, 30UU Dr. E.M.U.J.B. Ekanayake, 30VV Dr. S.P.M. Peris, 30WW Dr. R.M.J.B.S. Rathnayake, 30XX Dr. H.C.M. Hettiarachchi, 30YY Dr. K.C. Ratnatunga, 30ZZ Dr. B.K. Dassanayake, 30AAA Dr. C.J.G. Galappaththy, 31. Prof. A. Medagama 31A Dr. W. Kosgallana, 31B Dr. E M K B Ekanayake, 31C Dr. A. Thilakaratne, 31D Dr. W.M.K. Narampanawa, 31E Dr. P. Ratnayake, 31F Ms. H.M.D.Y. Herath, 31G Dr. S.P.R.P. Prematilake, 31H Dr. A.W.D. Ambagaspitiya, 31I Dr. G.S.S. Hegoda, 31J Dr. H.M.P.U. Dematawa, 31K Dr. T.M.K. Jayasinghe Arachchi, 31L Dr. A.Y. Wimalasiri, 31M Dr. T.M. Samarasinghe, 31N Dr. C.G.K. Amiyangoda, 31O Dr. S.K.V. Gunasekare, 31P Dr. W.D.S.E. Abeykoon, 31Q Dr. V.K.I.U. Alwis, 31R Dr. H.R.S.D. Sumanasekara, 31S Dr. H.K.D. Vidusha, 31T Dr. B.H.W.M.G.T. Wijethilaka, 31U Dr. A.R. Fernando, 31V Dr. H.M.K.B. Herath, 31W Dr. C.U. Wickramasinghe, 31X Dr. M.J.S. Jayarathna, 31Y Ms. D.A.P.W.M.R.K.W.K.P.K.
Dabawinna, 31Z Dr. S.A.A.N. Jayasekara, 31AA Dr. S. Weerabandara, 31BB Mr. D.M.S.L. Dissanayake, 31CC Mr. M.L.P.P. Rupasinghe, 32. Dr. A.H.M. Jayaweera, 33. Prof N.S. Kalupahana
34. Prof. K.B. Galketiya, 35. Prof. P.B. Hewavithana, 36. Prof. V. Weerasinghe, 37. Prof. F. Noordeen, 38. Prof. S.A.M. Kularatne, 39. Prof. C. Jayasinghe, 39A Prof. B.C.Jayawardena 39B Prof. W.A.U.Vitharana
39C Dr. B.C.G.Mendis
39D Prof. H.D.W.T. Damayanthi
39E Prof.H.M.M. Herath 39F Prof.J.G.Sri Ranjith 39G Prof. L. Seneheweera 39H Prof. L.Seneheweera
39I Dr. M.L.K.C.K. Senaratne 39J Prof. T.W.M.T.W. Bandara
39K Dr. R.S.A. Usoof
39L Dr.P.R.K.A. Vitharana
39M Prof.T.M.S.S.K.Yatigammana Ekanayaka
39N Dr. W.B.M.C.R.D. Weerasekera
39O Prof.B.G.L.T. Samaranayake
39P Dr.P.Gamage
39Q Ms. R.M.U.R.K.Rathnayake
39R Dr.S.Maheswaran
39S Mr. T.S.S. Fernando
39T Dr. D.R.K.C. Dissanayake 39U Prof.D.W.P. Dahanayake
39V Prof. L.P.M.M.K. Pathirage
39W Dr. R.M.U.U.B. Amarasinghe
39X Dr. W.N.P.Rodrigo
39Y Prof. S.C.K.Rubasinghe
39Z Prof. A.Dangolla
39AB Prof. R.M.C. Deshapriya 39AC Prof.R.M.C. Deshapriya
39AD Prof. D.A.N.Dharmasena 39AE Prof. R.S.Dharmakeerthi
39AF Prof. J.P.Eeswara
39AG Prof.K.S.Hemachandra
39AH Prof. H.M..G.S.B.Hitinayake
39 AI Prof.S.M.C.Himali
39AJ Prof.K.W.L.K.Weerasinghe 39AK Prof. H.D.W.T.Damayanthi
39AL Prof. H.M.T.U. Herath
39AM Prof.D.B.M.Wickramaratne
39 AN Prof.R.M.D.B.Herath 39AO Prof.H.M.W.A.Herath
39 AP Prof. A.L.T.Hewawasam
39AQ Prof.M.Z.M.Nafeel
39 AR Prof. K.W.G.R. Nilanthi
39AS Prof.A Parakrama 39AT Prof. A.M.P.Perera
39AU Prof. Abeyratne M. Rathnayake
39AV Prof. Ven. K.Rahula
39AW Prof. M.S.M. Saleem
39AX Prof. Rohana Seneviratne
39AY Prof. A.G.L.Seneheweera
39AZ Prof. S. Sivamohan 39BA Prof M.Somathilake 39BB Prof. N.D.Udagama 39BC Prof.S.Vijesandiran
39BD Prof. C.S.Wickramagamage
39BEProf.W.M.W.G.C.S.M.
Wickramasinghe
39BF Prof. S.N.Wijesinghe
39BG Prof.N.A.Wimalasena 39BH Prof. R.M.Jayasinghe 39BI Prof. M.P. Paranagama
39BJ Prof. V.S.N.Vithanarachchi
39BK Prof. W.M.P.S.K.Wijekoon
39BL Prof. A.M.A.S. Bandara
39BM Prof. P.B.R.Dissanayake
39BN Prof. M.B.Dissanayake
39BO Prof. M.A.R.M.Fernando
39BP Prof. D.S.K.Karunasinghe 39BQ Prof. K.M.A.K.Kulatunga
39BR Prof. A.N.Madusanka
39BS Prof. P.M.T.B.Sandirigama
39BT Prof. H.D. Yapa
39BU Prof.W.P.D.Fernando
39BV Prof. E.M.A.S.B.Ekanayake
39BW Prof. E.P.M.Rajaratne
39BX Prof. W.P.R.Wickramaratne
39BY Prof. G.M.D.I.Ariyasinghe
39BZ Prof. A.S.Ariyasinghe 39CA Prof.V.S.Weerasinghe 39CB Prof.T.M.W.J.Bandara
39CC Prof. S.H.Boyagoda
39CD Prof. W.A.P.P. De Silva
39CE Prof. A.M.T.A.Gunaratna 39CF Prof. K.M.G.G.Jayasuriya
39CGProf.M.A.S.P.K.Malavaarachchi
39CH Prof. M.M.A.N.Navaratne
39CI Prof.D.R.A. Dissanayake
39CJ Prof. L.J.P.A.P. Jayasooriya
39CK Prof. D.A. Satharasinghe
39CL Prof. N. Wijewardane
39CM Prof.R.R.M.K.K. Wijesundera
39CN Prof. W.E.M.L.J.Ekanayake
39CO Dr.D.N.Vidanagamage
39CP Dr. W.M.S.K.Wijesundera
39CQ Dr. H.M.T.D.K. Herath
39CR Dr. H.S.K. Ratnathilake 39CS Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake
39CT P.J.Binduhewa
39CU Ms.P.L.W. Priyadarshani
39CV Dr. B.A.N.Eranda
39CW Dr. D.R.K.C.Dissanayake
39CX M.G.D.V.K.Kiridane
39CY Dr. U.H.G.R.D. Nawaratne
39CZ Dr. V.N.Seneviratne
39DA Dr. S.S.S. Jagoda
39DB Dr. R.M.S.B.K. Ranasinghe
40. Prof. Sudheera Kalupahana, All being Faculty Board Members of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
41. Mr. R.S.V.P. Rajapaksha, Registrar (Acting), University of Peradeniya, 42. Ms. Samanthi Herath, Deputy Registrar Academic Established Division, University of Peradeniya, 43. Ms. Herath, Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
44. The University Grants Commission, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07.
RESPONDENTS BEFORE : K. M. G. H. KULATUNGA, J.
COUNSEL : Rajeev Amarasuriya with Subani Hewapathirana and Yohani Yoharajah, for the Petitioner.
Sumathi Dharmawardena, ASG, PC, Shemanthi Dunuwille, SC, for the Respondents.
ARGUED ON : 31.07.2025 WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS ON : 11.08.2025 DECIDED ON : 09.10.2025