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 terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Court of Appeal Case No.

CA/WRT/0085/2025 N. Seelanatha Holdings (Private) Limited, No. 29/7, Walawwatta Place, Galpotta Road, Nawala.

Petitioner Vs.

1. Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited, No. 320, D. R. Wijewardana Mawatha, Colombo 10.

2. Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, No. 276, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08.

Respondents Before: M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J (ACT.P/CA).

K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J.

Counsel : Ali Sabry, P.C. with Naamiq Nafath and Vimukthi Karunarathne for the Petitioner.

Janaprith Fernando with Amila Pereram Zam Zam Ismail and Lakshika Mahindasinghe instructed by K. U. Gunasekara for the 1stRespondent.

Sumathi Dharmawardhena, A. S. G. for the 2nd Respondent.

Argued on : 28.02.2025 Written Submissions by the Petitioner tendered on : 07.03.2025 Written Submissions by the 1st Respondent tendered on : 07.03.2025 Decided on : 04.04.2025 K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J.

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