IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application under and in terms of Articles 17 and 126 of the Constitution SC /FR/ Application 236-237/2008 SC FR 236/2008

1. C. Chethiyawardena, No. 195/7, 2^nd Lane, Egodawatte Road, Boralesgamuwa.

2. Sanjaya Mudakige, No.05, Wijesekera Road, Dehiwala.

3. D. D. Mataraarachchi, No. 255/1, Pelanwatte, Pannipitiya.

4. Ajith Abeysekere, Pashionwatte, Wellavilmulla, Kal-Eliya.

5. Anjalika Gunasekera, No. 19-J, Bandarawatte, Kadawatha.

6. D.C.W. Hapugoda, Thalwate Estate, Kundasale.

7. L.V.N. Preethika Kumudini, 105 D, Millagahadeniya, Ankokkawala, Galle.

8. S.G.Vidura Prassanna, 48/1, Paramulla Road, Matara.

9. M. Gangadharan, No. 9/16A, Fernando Gardens, Off Bhatiya Mawatha, Kalubovila, Dehiwala.

10. M. Ramamurthi, No. 33/3/1, Sangabo Mawatha, Hunupitiya, Wattala.

11. S.H. Vijitha Kumara, No. 52/8, Walawatte, Ibbagamuwa.

12. R.M. Wijesinghe Banda, No. 47/A, Kamburuadeniya, Hndessa.

13. P.M.K. Hettiarachchi, “Sri Kirula”, Dampella Road, Kadduwa, Thelijjavila.

14. Sir Lanka Planning Service Association, 9^th Floor, “Sethsiripaya”, Battaramulla.

Petitioners Vs, 1. Ranil Wickramasinghe Minister of National Policies