LAKSITH AND ANOTHER V CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL COMMITTEE, DHARMASOKA VIDYALAYA, AMBALANGODA AND OTHERS

LAKSITH AND ANOTHER V. CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL
COMMITTEE, DHARMASOKA VIDYALAYA, AMBALANGODA
AND OTHERS

COURT OF APPEAL
SATHYA HETTIGE PC J (P/CA)
GOONERATNE ,J.
CA 270/2008
FEBRUARY 2, 26, 2009
APRIL 29, 2009
MAY 6,2009

Writ of certiorari/mandamus - School admission - Applicable Circular - Two categories - Taking into account irrelevant circumstances - Right to admit a child to a school - Public duty? Irrational - Unreasonable malice?

The respondent school did not admit the 10' petitioner to Grade 1. The petitioner contended that marks were not given for their residence within the feeder area of the school, and that the non admission is contrary to the governing Circular. The petitioner further contended  that such non-selection is irrational, unreasonable and painted with malice.

Held:

(1) The guidelines for admission of students to government schools for 2008 were in terms of Circular No. 2007/16. This Circular contemplates admission of two categories (1) Residence within the feeder area and convenience to parents and child (2) children of past pupils. The petitioner comes un

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