IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an Application for Orders in the nature of Writs of Mandamus and in the nature of Writs of Certiorari in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

1. G. A. Dayapala, Mihintalawa road, Kurulugasweva, Galkulama, Anuradhapura. PETITIONER CA No. CA/Writ/0314/2019 v.

1. M. S. Sajeeda Banu, Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Thirappane.

2. Mr. Gayantha Karunathilleke The Minister, Ministry of Land and Parliament Reform, “Mihikathamedura”

Land Secretariat, No: 1200/6, Rajamalwatte Road, Battaramulla.

3. Mr. W. H. Karunarathne The Secretary, Ministry of Land and Parliament Reform, “Mihikathamedura”

Land Secretariat, No: 1200/6, Rajamalwatte Road, Battaramulla.

4. Mrs. R.M.C.M. Herath Commissioner General of Land, Land Commissioner General ‘s Department, “Mihikathamadura”, No: 1200/6, Rajamalwatte Road, Battaramulla.

5. Mrs. K. P. S. Premadasa Assistant Commissioner of Land for Anuradhapura District, Land Commissioner General’s Department, “Mihikathamadura”, No. 1200/6, Rajamalwatte Road, Battaramulla.

6. Hon. Attorney General Attorney General’s Depar