IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an Application under Article 126 read with Article 17 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Madappuliarachchige Oliver Gregory Ernest Fernando No. 38/5, Peiris Mawatha, Idama, Moratuwa.

Petitioner SC/FR/Application No. 278/2021 Vs.

1. Municipal Council of Moratuwa Old Galle Road, Moratuwa.

2. Wannakuwattawaduge Samanlal Fernando Mayor of Municipal Council of Moratuwa Old Galle Road, Moratuwa.

3. S.D. Thevarapperuma Municipal Commissioner Municipal Council of Moratuwa, Old Galle Road, Moratuwa.

4. Warnakulasuriya Arachchige Dona Damayanthi No. 54/1, Weda Mawatha, Gorakana, Keselwatta, Panadura.

5. Honourable Attorney General Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12. Respondents Before: Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, Chief Justice Yasantha Kodagoda, PC, J.

Janak De Silva, J Counsel: The Petitioner appeared in person.

Mr. Ruwantha Coorey with Mr. Naamiq Nafath for the 1st to

3rd Respondents.

Mr. G. Ananda Silva for the 4th Respondent.

Deputy Solicitor General Mrs. Ganga Wakishta Arachchi for the 5th Respondent.

Argued on: 16th January 2024 and 27th June 2024 Written Submissions: For