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, Prohibition and Mandamus, in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

1. Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Heen Manike, No. 580/2/B and (580/2/E), Model Town Lane (also known as Admiral Clancy CA Writ Application No: 505/2021 Fernando Mawatha), Thelawala, Rathmalana And Now at :-

Sri Sugatha Buddhist Centre, Kosgahawewa, Kobeigane

2. Venerable Mahanuwara Sugathasiri, Sri Sugatha Buddhist Centre, Kosgahawewa, Kobeigane PETITIONERS -Vs-

1. Moratuwa Municipal Council, Moratuwa.

2. Mr. S. D Thewarapperuma, Municipal Commissioner, Moratuwa Municipal Council, Moratuwa.

2A. Ms. L.P Manoja S. Pathirana, Municipal Commissioner, Moratuwa Municipal Council, Moratuwa.

3. Mr. M.H.C Koorwathura, Superintendent of Works, Moratuwa Municipal Council, Moratuwa.

4. Hon. W. Samanmal Fernando, Lord Mayor, Moratuwa Municipal Council, Moratuwa.

RESPONDENTS Before: M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J.

S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J.

Counsel: Rajeev Amarasuriya for the Petitioners.

Sudan Senadipathi for the 1^st – 4^th Respondents.

H. Hisbullah