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 in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

1. Sehu Ismail Akbar Hassan, No. 337, Media Road, Pasarichenai, Pottuvil - 19.

2. Mohideen Pichchai Harron, Main Road, Pasarichenai, Pottuvil – 19.

3. Pakkeer Mohaideen Yaseen Kiyath, No.227, Kudakkalli Road, Pasarichenai, Pottuvil – 19.

PETITIONER CA No. CA/Writ/0346/2020 v.

1. A. Bodaragama, The Commissioner General of Excise, Excise Department of Sri Lanka, No. 353, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya.

2. The Deputy Commissioner of Excise (Revenue), Excise Commissioner’s Department, Excise Department of Sri Lanka, No. 353, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya.

3. L. J. Ranaweera, Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Easten Province, Trincomalee.

4. N. Susathran Superintendent of Excise, Ampara Division, Ampara.

5. N. Srikanth Officer in Charge of Excise, Ampara.

6. Dr. M. K. C. Senanayake, Director of General, Department of Fiscal Policy, 3^rd Floor (New Building), The Secretariat, Colombo 01.

7. R. Thhiraviyaraj, Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretary’s Division of Pott