IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application for mandates in the nature of writs of Certiorari and Mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Court of Appeal Case No:

CA/Writ/264/2018 Abeykoon Ralalage Pushpalatha Ranjanie No. 44/3/3C Sangabo Mawatha Keselwatte Panadura Petitioner -Vs-

1. Jagath Dias Director General Pensions Department of Pensions Maligawatte Colombo 10

2. P. Chandani Denagama Director Department of Pensions Maligawatte Colombo 10

3. Pathmasiri Jayamanna The Secretary The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration

4. Attorney General Attorney General’s Department Colombo

12 Respondents Before: Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J.

Counsel: Muditha Liyanagedara for the Petitioner.

Manohara Jayasinghe D. S. G. for 01 to 04 respondents Lihini Fernando and Anjalie Rambukwella for the 05th Respondent Supported on: 19.02.2024 Written submission tendered on: 11.03.2024 by the Petitioner.

26.02.2024 by the 01st to 04th Respondents

07.03.2024 by the 05th respondent Decided on: 22.03.2024 Hon. D. N. Samarakoon J., I heard the arguments in this matter on 22^nd January 2024.

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