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, Mandamus and Prohibition under and in terms of article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Case No. Writ Application No: 639/2023 A.H.S.D. De Silva, 46/5A, Colonel Avenue, Nikape, Dehiwala.

PETITIONER Vs.

1. B.G.I. Kalani Hemali, Former Director (Education), National School Teacher Transfer, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

2. M.N. Ranasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, 1 | C . A. Wri t 63 9 20 2 3 - Or de r o n in t erv en ti on – J us ti ce Battaramulla.

3. J.H. Weeraratna, Director (Education), National School Teacher Transfer, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

4. S. N. Malawiarachchi, Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla.

RESPONDENTS AND NOW BETWEEN

1. Ceylon Teachers’ Union and 2 others Intervenient Petitioners vs.

A.H.S.D. De Silva, 46/5A, Colonel Avenue, Nikape, Dehiwala.

PETITIONER

2 | C . A. Wri t 63 9 20 2 3 - Or de r o n in t erv en ti on – J us ti ce Vs.

1. B.G.I. Kalani Hemali, Former Director (Education)