IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application for Writ, in the nature of writ of Prohibition, under and in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution.

Wellalage Don Wijedasa Jayatilake Retired Associated Professor in Chemistry, No. 216/2, Athurugiriya Road, Malapalla, Pannipitiya.

CA/WRIT/592/2021 PETITIONER Vs.

1. Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

1A. Susil Premajayantha Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

2. Prof. K. Kapila C. K. Perera Secretary, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

2A. Nihal Ranasinghe Secretary, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

3. Sanath Pujitha Commissioner General of Examinations, Department of Examination, Battaramulla.

3A. L.M.D. Dharmasena Commissioner General of Examinations, Department of Examination, Battaramulla.

3B. H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara Commissioner General of Examinations, Department of Examination, Battaramulla.

4. Members, School Examination Advisory Committee, Department of Examination, Battaramulla.

5. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratna Director General, National Institute of Educati