IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an Application for a Writ of Certiorari, under Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Court of Appeal Case No.

CA /WRT/0527/2019

1. Dr. R. J. Welikala No. 410/1, Batahena road, Magammana, Homagama.

2. Dr. A. B. Dharmaratne No. 313/2, Naiwala road, Udugampola.

3. Dr. B. G. M. K. Rajakaruna No.115/20, Honnanthara South, Kudamaduwa Road, Piliyandala.

4. Dr. B. L. Edirisinghe No.07 / 16B, 6th Lane, Pagoda Road, Nugegoda.

5. Dr. D. N. D. P. Saparamadu No.257 / A, Batagama South, Kandana.

Petitioners Vs

1. Prof. (Mrs.) Priyani A. Paranagama Director, (Chairperson of the Board of Management)

Institute of Indigenous Medicine

2. Mrs. J.M.C.J. Wijethunga State Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education & Highways, Higher Education Division

3. Mr. K.D.C.S. Kumarathunga Commissioner of Ayurveda Department Ayurveda Navinna

4. Mr. L.H. Thilakarathne Additional Secretary (Development), Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine

5. Dr. M.D.J Wiyajabandara Director, Bandaranaike Ayurveda Research Institute

6. Dr. J.C.K.D. Kumarasekara -

Director, Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital,