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 Lebbe Mohamed Saleem, Member

6. Nihal Seneviratne, Former Member

6A. G. S. A. De Silva, Former Member

6B. Mr. Leelasena Liyanagama, Member

7. S. Ranugge, Former Member

7A. Mr. Dian Gomes, Member

8. Laksiri Memdis, Former Member

8A. Mr. Dilith Jayaweera, Member

9. Sarath Jayathilaka, Former Member

9A. Mr. W. H. Piyadasa, Member All of the Public Service Commission, No. 177, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05.

10. J. J. Rathnasiri Former Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Independence Square, Colombo 07.

10A. S. Hettiarachchi Former Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Independence Square, Colombo 07.

10B. Mr. J. J. Rathnasiri Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Independence Square, Colombo 07.

11. Hon. Mahinda Rajapakse Former Minister of Finance and Planning, No. 177, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07.

11A. Mahinda Rajapakse Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Economy and Policy Development, Buddhasasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs, Urban Development, Water Supply and Residential Facilities, Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy Development, Buddhasasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs, Urban Development, Water Supply and Residential Facilities, Now:

Prime Minister’s Office, No. 58, Sir Ernest De. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 07 Minister of Finance, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Prime Minister’s Office, No. 58, Sir Ernest De. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 07

12. Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana Former Minister of Agriculture, 0/5 A, Roberts Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwala

12A. Nimal Siripala de Silva Minister of Justice, Human Rights and Le Reforms, Superior Court Complex, Colombo 12.

Now, Minister of Labour, Kirula Road, Colombo.

13. Hon. Dullas Allahapperuma Former Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development, No. 352/G7, Embuldeniya Road, Madiwela, Kotte.

13A. Mahinda Amaraweera Minister of Passenger Transport Management, Power and Energy, Ministry of Passenger Transport Management, Power and Energy, No. 72, Ananda Mawatha, Colombo 07.

Now:

Minister of Environment, Sobasam Piyasa, No. 416/C/1, Robert Gunawardana Mawatha, Battaramulla.

14. Hon. A. L.M. Athaullah Former Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils, “Kilakku Vasal”

Kathiriya Beach Road, Akkaraipattu-0.

14A. S. M. Chandrasena, Minister of Environment and Wildlife Resources, Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources, No. 1090, Sri Jayawardenapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya.

Now:

Minister of Lands, “Mihikatha Madura”

Land Secretariat, No. 1200/6, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla.

15. Hon. Risad Badhurutheen Former Minister of Industry and Commerce, 37C, Stanmo