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 Prohibition & Certiorari under and in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Republic.

Nagananda Kodithuwakku Maha Lekam, CA/WRIT/45/2022 Vinivida Padanama, 99, Subadrarama Road, Nugegoda. Petitioner Vs.

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

2. Kapila Perera Secretary, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

3. Sunil J. Nawaratna Director General, National Institute of Education, P.O Box 21, Highlevel Road, Maharagama.

4. L.M.D. Dharmasena Commissioner General Examination, Examinations Department, Pelawatta, Battaramulla.

Respondents And now between Nagananda Kodithuwakku Maha Lekam, Vinivida Padanama, 99, Subadrarama Road, Nugegoda.

Petitioner – Petitioner Vs.

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

1. Kapila Perera Secretary, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

2. Sunil J. Nawaratna Director General, National Institute of Education, P.O Box 21, Highlevel Road, Maharagama.

3. L.M.D. Dharmasena Commissioner General Exa