IN THE COURET OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an Application for mandate in the nature of writs of certiorari and Mandamus under and in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist republic of Sri Lanka.

CA WRIT 236-23 Herath Mudiyanselage Mangalika Herath No. 510, Kokawewa, Getalawa, Dutuwewa.

Petitioner Vs.

1. J.M. S.N. SamanJayasinghe The Commissioner General of Excise Department of Excise, No. 353, Kotte Road Rajagiriya.

2. KapilaKumarasinghe Commissioner of Excise (revenue Operation)

Department of excise, No. 353, Kotte Road Rajagiriya.

3. C.J.A. Weerakkodi Deputy Commissioner of Excise (Legal)

Department of excise, No. 353, Kotte Road Rajagiriya.

4. S. K. Wanigathunga The Assistant Commissioner of Excise (North Central Province)

Assistant Commissioner of Excise Office, Anuradhapura

5. T.M.H.S.S.Herath Superintendent of Excise (Anuradhapura)

Excise Office, Anuradhapura.

6. A.P.A. Bandula Officer In Charge of Excise Excise Office Kebithigollewa

7. G.M.K.r. Priyadarshana Divisional Secretariat Divisional Secretariat Office Galenbindunuwewa Respondents AND NOW BETWEEN Application for Intervention

1. Susara Bandara Thennakoon