IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application in the nature of Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution.

R.S.W. Godage, Quarters No:HO/GR/02/04, Coconut Research Institute, Bandiruppuwa Estate, Lunuwila. Petitioner C.A. Writ No.0265/2023 Vs

1. Coconut Research Board, Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila.

2. Coconut Research Institute, Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila.

3. Dr. Sanathanie Ranasinghe, Director, Member of the Board of Management, Coconut Research Institute, Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila.

4. T.M.T. Malraj Peris Chairman, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila.

5. Lionel Fonseka, No. 823, Colombo Road, 3^rd Kurana, Negombo.

6. J.M.S.N Jayasinghe, Additional Director General, Department of Public Enterprise Ministry of Finance The Secretariat, Colombo 01.

7. A.V.K.M. Herath, Chairperson, Coconut Cultivation Board, No. 9/428, Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Mawatha, Battaramulla.

8. Keerthisri Weerasinghe, Chairman, Coconut DevelopmentAuthority, No. 54, Nawala Road, Narahenpita.

9. Mrs S.N. Attanayake, Director (Policy and Operation Division)

Ministry of Plantation Industries, 11^th Floor, Sethsiripaya, 2^nd Stage, Battaram