IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of a Special Leave to Appeal under Article 127(2) and 128(2) with 132 (3) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka against the judgment dated 04.10.2017 made by the Court of Appeal of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

J. M. Chandrika Priyadharshani, The Competent Authority, Plantation Management Monitoring Division, S.C. Appeal No. 62/2018 Ministry of Plantation Industries, S.C. (S.P.L.) L.A. Application No. 256/2017 No. 55/75, Vauxhall Street, C.A. Appeal No. CA/PHC/31/2014 Colombo 02.

H.C. Case No. HC/NE/

Applicant – Competent Authority M.C. Hatton Case No. 68115/13 Vs.

Ammasi Krishna, Kotiyagala Estate Lower Division, No. 09, Housing Scheme, Plot No. 26, Kotiyagala Estate, Bogawanthalawa.

Respondent AND BETWEEN Ammasi Krishna, Kotiyagala Estate Lower Division, No. 09, Housing Scheme, Plot No. 26, Kotiyagala Estate, Bogawanthalawa.

Respondent – Petitioner Vs.

J. M. Chandrika Priyadharshani, The Competent Authority, Plantation Management Monitoring Division, Ministry of Plantation Industries, No. 55/75, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02.

Applicant – Competent Authorit