IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In an application under an in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution for mandates in the nature of writs of certiorari and prohibition.

Case No. Writ Application No: C.A. (Writ) 793/2023

1. Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry C/o The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, No.50, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02.

2. PrathabanMylvaganam, President, Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry, C/o The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, No.50, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02.

3. Azam Mohamed Jaward, Senior Vice President, Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry, C/o The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, No.50, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02.

4. Bogahawattegedara Nandana Shantha Bandara, Vice President, Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry, C/o The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, No.50, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02.

PETITIONERS Vs.

1. Hon. Dr. Ramesh Pathirana Minister of Health, Ministry of Health, Suwasiripaya, No.385, Ven.

BaddegamaWimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10.

2. The Secretary Ministry of Health, Suwasiripaya, No.385, Ven.

BaddegamaWimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10.

3. SirimalAbayaratne Chairman

4. Dr. Ananda Wijewick