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

Pandikoralalage Nilamani Ianthi Rranasinghe, No.409/14C, E.W.Perera Mawatha, Pitakotte.

Petitioner C.A. Writ No.06/2023 Vs

1. Saman Ranjan Ratnayake.

421/1/B, E.W.Perera Mawatha, Pitakotte.

2. I.M.V. Premalal, Mayor, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council, No.06, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.

3. R.A.Shalika S. Ranaweera, Municipal Commissioner, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council, No.06, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.

4. J. Thivahar, Municipal Engineer, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council, No.06, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.

5. Mr. Nimesh Herath, Chairman, Urban Development Authority, 6^th and 7^th Floors, “Sethsiripaya”, Battaramulla.

6. Urban Development Authority, 6^th and 7^th Floors, “Sethsiripaya”, Battaramulla. Respondents Before : N. Bandula Karunarthna, J. (P/CA)

M.Ahsan R.Marikar, J.

Counsel : Ranjan Gunarathna with H.G.H. Chathuri instructed by Sarath P.Walgamage for the Petitioner.

Dr. Sunil Cooray wih Diana Stephinie Rodrigo for