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

CA (WRIT) Application No. 420/2022

1. Aruma Baduge Dileepa Manori De Silva Amarasooriyaa, No. 24/17, Maitipe Second Lane, Karapitiya.

2. Asunga Nandimithra Dunuwille, 11A, Ruhunukala Mawatha, Colombo 8.

3. Udagamage Don Puspananda Ratnasiri, 43/30 Bird Park Corner, Madiwela, Kotte.

4. Buddegarna Vitharanage Don Saman Palitha Abeywardana, No.3, Bandarawatta, Edandawala, Hidellana.

5. Kumudini Gonsalkorale, No.32, Upul Pedesa, Sirimal Uyana, Ratmalana.

6. A.M Jayasiri, No.9A, Kirimandalamawatha, Nawala.

7. Vinodini Wanigasekera, No.50/20, Fairfield Gardens, Colombo 8.

PETITIONERS Vs.

1. Hon. Keheliya Rambukwella, Minister of Health, Minister of Water Supply, Ministry of Health, Suwasiripaya, 385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10.

2. Mr. S. Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, Secretary, Ministry of Health, Suwasiripaya. 385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10.

3. Dr. Asela Gunwardena, Di