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

1. D. M. A. K Paranathala, Ambuluwawa Bungalow, No. 606, Hemmathagama Road, Gampola.

PETITIONER CA No. CA/Writ/0290/2019 v.

1. Gayantha Karunathilake, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms, Ministry of Lands, “Mihikatha Medura”, No. 1200/6, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla.

2. W. H. Karunarathna, Secretary to the Ministry of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms, Ministry of Lands, “Mihikathamedura”, No: 1200/6, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla.

3. Medha Bemmulla, Director (Land Acquisition), Ministry of Land and Parliamentary Reform, “Mihikathamedura”, No: 1200/6, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla.

4. R. A. D. T. N. Tennakone, Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Udapalatha, Gampola.

5. S. M. P. P. Sangakkara, Surveyor General, Sri Lanka Department of Survey, No. 150, Kirula Road, Colombo 5.

6. U. M. A. B. Alahakoon, District Senior Superintendent of Surveys, District Survey Office, Kandy.

7. G. W. Chandrarathne, Senior Superintendent of