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

1. N. B. Krishantha Kumara Assistant Director, Ministry of Health of the North Central Province, Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura.

2. Somasiri Ekanayake Assistant Director, Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, 21, 6^th Floor, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01.

3. B. H. M. D. Herath, Assistant Director, Ministry of Development Strategies and Internal Trade, West Tower, No. 30, World Trade Centre, Colombo 01.

4. Planning Service Association, Ministry of Health of the North Central Province, Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura.

Petitioners SC /FR/ Application No. 460/2017 Vs, 1. Dharmasena Dissanayaka, Former Chairman, Public Service Commission

1A. Hon. Justice Jagath Balapatabendi Chairperson, Public Service Commission.

2. Prof. Hussain Ismail, Former Member

2A. Mr. Indrani Sugathadasa, Member

3. Mrs. Dhara Wijethilaka, Former Member

3A. Sudharma Karunaratne, Former Member

3B. Mr. Shivagnanasothy, Member

4. Dr. Prathap Ramanujam, Former Member

4A. Dr. T.R. C. Ruberu, Member

5. Mrs. V. Jegarasasingham, Former Member

5A. Mr. Ahamed Le