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Recent Decisions in Appeal

Ongoing In-Person Hearings

A.D.F Perera v Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd - [...]

Appellant: A.D.F Perera

Public Authority: Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 02.10.2018; 21.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/314/2018

A.E.M.J. Fernando v. People’s Bank - [...]

Appellant: A.E.M.J. Fernando

Public Authority: People’s Bank

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018, 04.09.2018, 23.10.2018

Order:

RTIC Appeal/292/2018

A.Mariathas v. Divisional Secretariat – [...]

Appellant: A.Mariathas

Public Authority: Divisional Secretariat – Maritimepattu

Dates of Appeal Hearing: June 19th 2018

Order:

A.Mariathas v. Divisional Secretariat – [...]

Appellant: A.Mariathas

Public Authority: Divisional Secretariat – Maritimepattu

Dates of Appeal Hearing: June 19th 2018

Order:

Airline Pilots’ Guild v. Sri Lankan Airlines - [...]

Appellant: The Airline Pilots’of Sri Lanka

Public Authority: Sri Lankan Airlines

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 13.11.2017, 08.01.2018, 06.02.2018, 23.03.2018, 24.04.2018 and 09.05.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/99/2017 - Airline Pilots’ Guild v. Sri Lankan Airlines

RTICAppeal/99/2017 - Jurisdiction

RTICAppeal/99/2017 - Final Order

B. Chamali v. Divisional Secretariat - Panadura - [...]

Appellant: B. Chamali

Public Authority: Divisional Secretariat - Panadura

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 2018.04.20; 2018.06.14; 2018.08.07

Order:

RTICAppeal/198/2017

B.A. Ruwan Pathirana v People’s Bank - [...]

Appellant: B.A. Ruwan Pathirana

Public Authority: People’s Bank

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 06.08.2018; 11.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/303/2018

B.G. Piyaseeli v. Municipal Council Dehiwela- [...]

Appellant: B.G. Piyaseeli

Public Authority: Municipal Council Dehiwela

Dates of Appeal Hearing: February 6th 2018 & April 20th 2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/79/2018

Bhadrani Jayawardena v. Municipal Council - [...]

Appellant: Bhadrani Jayawardena

Public Authority: Municipal Council - Colombo

Dates of Appeal Hearing: May 9th 2018

Order:

C. Amerasinghe v. Pradesha Sabha – Ja Ela - [...]

Appellant: C. Amerasinghe

Public Authority: Pradesha Sabha – Ja Ela

Dates of Appeal Hearing: June 28th 2018

Order:

C.J. Wijayawardhana v. Sri Lanka Telecom PLC [...]

Appellant: C.J. Wijayawardhana

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 24.06.2018, 11.09.2018, 14.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/295, 298, 299, 319 & 402/2018

Capt. H.C.S. de Soyza Siriwardena v. Sri Lanka [...]

Appellant: Capt. de Soyza Siriwardena

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Army

Date of Appeal Hearing: 06.11.2017, 27.11.2017, 30.01.2018, 23.02.2018, 16.03.2018, 03.04.2018, 30.05.2018, 17.07.2018, 31.07.2018, 14.08.2018, 02.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/089/2017

Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union v. Peoples Bank - [...]

Appellant: Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union

Public Authority: Peoples Bank

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 20.04.2018, 05.06.2018, 17.07.2018, 04.09.2018, 23.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/139/2018

Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union v. Peoples Bank - [...]

Appellant: Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union

Public Authority: Peoples Bank

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 05.06.2018, 17.07.2018, 04.09.2018, 23.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/301/2018

D M L de Silva v. National Insurance Trust Fund [...]

Appellant: D M L de Silva

Public Authority: National Insurance Trust Fund

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 14.08.2018; 16.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/305/2018

D.N. Liyanage v. University of Wayamba - [...]

Appellant: D.N. Liyanage

Public Authority: University of Wayamba

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 26th 2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/125/2018

Dileep Amuthan v. Ministry of Defence – [...]

Appellant: Dileep Amuthan

Public Authority: Ministry of Defence

Date of Appeal Hearing: 03.03.2018, 15.05.2018, 03.07.2018, 07.08.2018, 09.10.2018

RTICAppeal/70/2018

Dileep Amuthan v. Presidential Secretariat - [...]

Appellant: Dileep Amuthan

Public Authority: Presidential Secretariat

Date of Appeal Hearing: 03.04.2018, 15.05.2018, 03.07.2018, 07.08.2018, 09.10.2018

RTICAppeal/114/2017

Dr. Paba Palihawadana v Ministry of Health, [...]

Appellant: Dr. Paba Palihawadana

Public Authority: Ministry of Health, Nutritious & Indigenous Medicine

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 21.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/306/2018

Dr. Paba Palihawadana v Ministry of Health, [...]

Appellant: Dr. Paba Palihawadana

Public Authority: Ministry of Health, Nutritious & Indigenous Medicine

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 21.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/307/2018

Dr. Paba Palihawadana v Ministry of Health, [...]

Appellant: Dr. Paba Palihawadana

Public Authority: Ministry of Health, Nutritious & Indigenous Medicine

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 21.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/308/2018

Dr. Paba Palihawadana v Ministry of Health, [...]

Appellant: Dr. Paba Palihawadana

Public Authority: Ministry of Health, Nutritious & Indigenous Medicine

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 21.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/309/2018

G. H. Sennaratne v SLPA - RTICAppeal/353/2018

Appellant: G. H. Sennaratne

Public Authority: SLPA

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 02.10.2018, 21.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/353/2018

G. J. C. de Silva v. Sri Lanka Army (SLA) - [...]

Appellant: G. J. C. de Silva

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Army (SLA)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 14.08.2018; 02.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/182/2018

H. M. C. A. Jayasiri v. Sri Lanka Police/ [...]

Appellant: H. M. C. A. Jayasiri

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Police/ Assistant Superintendent of Police’s Office Awissawella

Dates of Appeal Hearing: January 8th 2018, March 23rd 2018 and May 15th 2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/154/2017

H.A.P.N. Jayathilake v. Department of Agrarian [...]

Appellant: H.A.P.N. Jayathilake

Public Authority: Department of Agrarian Services Development

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 20.04.2018, 05.06.2018, 28.06.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/138/2018

H.B.J. Ranadeera v Parliament of Sri Lanka - [...]

Appellant: H.B.J. Ranadeera

Public Authority: Parliament of Sri Lanka

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 28.08.2018, 02.10.2018, 09.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/337/2018

H.B.P. Ranadeera v Parliament of Sri Lanka - [...]

Appellant: H.B.P. Ranadeera

Public Authority: Parliament of Sri Lanka

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 28.08.2018, 02.10.2018, 09.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/337A/2018

H.B.P. Ranadeera v Parliament of Sri Lanka - [...]

Appellant: H.B.P. Ranadeera

Public Authority: Parliament of Sri Lanka

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 28.08.2018, 02.10.2018, 09.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/423/2018

H.B.P. Ranadeera v Parliament of Sri Lanka - [...]

Appellant: H.B.P. Ranadeera

Public Authority: Parliament of Sri Lanka

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 28.08.2018, 02.10.2018, 09.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/424/2018

H.B.S. Perera v Irrigation Department - [...]

Appellant: H.B.S. Perera

Public Authority: Irrigation Department

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 30th May 2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/44/2018

H.L. Fernando v Sri Lanka Broadcasting [...]

Appellant: H.L. Fernando

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 28.08.2018, 16.10.2018

Order:

RTIC Appeal/261/2018

H.P.D.K Perera v. Urban Council Panadura- [...]

Appellant: H.P.D.K Perera

Public Authority: Urban Council Panadura

Dates of Appeal Hearing: July 5th 2018

Order:

I.G.L. Jayaweera v. Department of Internal Audit, [...]

Appellant: I.G.L. Jayaweera

Public Authority: Department of Internal Audit, Southern Province

Dates of Appeal Hearing: October 30^th, 2017 & December 4^th, 2017

Order:

I.G.L. Jayaweera v. Department of Internal Audit, Southern Province (RTICAppeal/84/2017)

Independent Employees Union v. Ceylon Fisheries [...]

Appellant: Independent Employees Union

Public Authority: Ceylon Fisheries Harbour Corporation

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 20.04.2018, 05.06.2018, 19.06.2018, 14.08.2018, 18.09.2018, 08.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/112/2018

J. K. M. D. Jayasundera v Anula Vidyalaya, [...]

Appellant: J. K. M. D. Jayasundera

Public Authority: Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 21.08.2018; 11.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/241/2018

J. P. Darshana v. Central Bank of Sri Lanka [...]

Appellant: J. P. Darshana

Public Authority: Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 07.08.2018, 04.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/98/2018

J. Wickremasinghe v. Chief Secretary, Central [...]

Appellant: J. Wickremasinghe

Public Authority: Chief Secretary, Central Province

Dates of Appeal Hearing: June 12th 2018

Order:

J. Wickremasinghe v. Chief Secretary, Central [...]

Appellant: J. Wickremasinghe

Public Authority: Chief Secretary, Central Province

Dates of Appeal Hearing: June 12th 2018

Order:

K. Parthiban v. Divisional Secretariat - [...]

Appellant: K. Parthiban

Public Authority: Divisional Secretariat - Vavuniya

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 24.07.2018, 11.09.2018, 13.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/286/2018

K. U. Pushapakumara v Human Rights Commission of [...]

Appellant: K. U. Pushapakumara

Public Authority: Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 14.08.2018, 16.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/170/2018

K. Wijayagunawardena v. Central Bank of Sri Lanka [...]

Appellant: K. Wijayagunawardena

Public Authority:Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 03.07.2018, 21.08.2018, 02.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/245/2018

K.D.C. P. Siriwardena v. Ministry of Home Affairs [...]

Appellant: K.D.C. P. Siriwardena

Public Authority: Ministry of Home Affairs

Dates of Appeal Hearing: July 5th 2018

Order:

K.G. Paranagama v. Teaching Hospital Karapitiya - [...]

Appellant: K.G. Paranagama

Public Authority: Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Dates of Appeal Hearing: March 27th 2018 & April 20th 2018

Order:

K.G.S. Rathnasekera v. National Gem & Jewellery [...]

Appellant: K.G.S. Rathnasekera

Public Authority: National Gem & Jewellery Authority

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 20th 2018

Order:

K.K. Dharmasena v. Ministry of Health- [...]

Appellant: K.K. Dharmasena

Public Authority: Ministry of Health

Dates of Appeal Hearing: June 28th 2018

Order:

K.M.D.S.K. Kulatunga v. Udunuwara Pradeshiya [...]

Appellant: KMDSK Kulatunga

Public Authority: Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha

Date of Appeal Hearing: November 17^th, 2017

Order:

K.M.G. Kodikara v. District Secretariat - Matale [...]

Appellant: K.M.G. Kodikara

Public Authority: District Secretariat - Matale

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 24th 2018

Order:

K.S.T. Jayasinghe v. Cooperative Development [...]

Appellant: K.S.T. Jayasinghe

Public Authority: Cooperative Development Department

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 20.04.2018, 05.06.2018, 14.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/119/2018

L. N. Dissanayake v. The Institute of Chartered [...]

Appellant: L. N. Dissanayake

Public Authority: The Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka (ICASL)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 30.05.2018, 12.06.2018, 31.07.2018, 11.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/189/2018

L.D. Abeywardena v. Central Bank of Sri Lanka [...]

Appellant: L.D. Abeywardena

Public Authority: Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 03.07.2018, 21.08.2018, 02.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/230/2018

M. Hemapala v Department of Inland Revenue - [...]

Appellant: M. Hemapala

Public Authority: Department of Inland Revenue

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 15.05.2018, 14.08.2018, 18.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/229/2017

M.A.D. Wijesinghe v. Commission to Investigate [...]

Appellant: M.A.D. Wijesinghe

Public Authority: Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 30.05.2018, 17.07.2018, 09.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/195/2018

M.B.M.C. Gunasekara v. Sri Lanka Police - [...]

Appellant: M.B.M.C. Gunasekara

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Police

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018, 27.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/256/2018

M.B.M.C. Gunasekara v. Sri Lanka Police - [...]

Appellant: M.B.M.C. Gunasekara

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Police

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 12.07.2018, 27.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/257/2018

M.B.M.C. Gunasekara v. Sri Lanka Police - [...]

Appellant: M.B.M.C. Gunasekara

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Police

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018, 27.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/267/2018

M.D.S.K. Kulatunga v. Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha [...]

Appellant: M.D.S.K. Kulatunga

Public Authority: Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha

Dates of Appeal Hearing: November 17th 2017 & April 20th 2018

Order:

M.G. Hemapala v. Peoples Bank - [...]

Appellant: M.G. Hemapala

Public Authority: Peoples Bank

Appeal Considered On: 26.06.201, 03.07.2018, 04.09.2018, 23.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/239/2018

M.H. Sumith Priyanga v. Zonal Education Office [...]

Appellant: M.H. Sumith Priyanga

Public Authority: Zonal Education Office Ratnapura and R/Hikgaswaththa Primary School

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 10.07.2018, 28.08.2018, 22.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/263/2018

M.I. Shamila v. Urban Development Authority [...]

Appellant: M.I. Shamila

Public Authority: Urban Development Authority (Sub-Office, Kalmunai)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018, 04.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/273/2018

N. Munasinghe v. People’s Bank - [...]

Appellant: N. Munasinghe

Public Authority: People’s Bank

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 05.06.2018, 17.07.2018, 28.08.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/50/2018

P.A.S Dias v. Urban Development Authority (UDA) - [...]

Appellant: P.A.S Dias

Public Authority: Urban Development Authority (UDA)

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 28.08.2018, 23.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/322/2018

Prof. C Ellankumaran v. University of Jaffna - [...]

Appellant: Prof. C Ellankumaran

Public Authority: University of Jaffna

Appeal Considered On: 12.06.2018, 31.07.2018, 11.09.2018, 13.11.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/233/2018

R. Wijesinghe v. UC Panadura - RTICAppeal/201/2018

Appellant: R. Wijesinghe

Public Authority: UC Panadura

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 26.06.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/201/2018

R.H.M.N. Rajakaruna v. Provincial Public Service [...]

Appellant: R.H.M.N. Rajakaruna

Public Authority: Provincial Public Service Commission- North Western Province

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 24th 2018

Order:

R.S. Wijesiri v. Chief Ministry and Education [...]

Appellant: R.S. Wijesiri

Public Authority: Chief Ministry and Education Ministry Central Province

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 22.05.2018; 05.07.2018

Order:

RTI Appeal/174/2018

Railway Managers Association v. Sri Lanka [...]

Appellant: Railway Managers Association

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Railways

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 24th 2018

Order:

Rajendra Wijesinghe v. Agrarian Development [...]

Appellant: Rajendra Wijesinghe

Public Authority: Agrarian Development District Office, Kalutara

Dates of Appeal Hearing: August 29th, 2017

Order:

RTI Appeal/39/2017

Rajendra Wijesinghe v. Agrarian Development [...]

Appellant: Rajendra Wijesinghe

Public Authority: Agrarian Development District Office, Kalutara

Dates of Appeal Hearing: August 29th, 2017

Order:

RTI Appeal/61/2017

S.A.S.S. Perera v. Divisional Secretariat, [...]

Appellant: S.A.S.S. Perera

Public Authority: Divisional Secretariat, Padukka

Date of Appeal Hearing: November 23^rd, 2017

Order:

Sabra Zahid v. Judicial Services Commission - [...]

Appellant: Sabra Zahid

Public Authority: Judicial Services Commission

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 07.08.2018, 02.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/237/2018

Sabra Zahid v. Registrar General’s Department - [...]

Appellant: Sabra Zahid

Public Authority: Registrar General’s Department

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 19.06.2018; 07.08.2018; 02.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/238/2018

Shreen Saroor v. Prime Minister’s Office - [...]

Appellant: Shreen Saroor

Public Authority: Prime Minister’s Office

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 15.05.2018, 10.07.2018, 04.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/01/2018 | Sri Lanka's Reparations Bill

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society v. Ministry of Home [...]

Appellant: Sri Lanka Red Cross Society

Public Authority: Ministry of Home Affairs

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 20.04.2018, 05.06.2018, 31.07.2018, 18.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/113/2018

T. Gohilarajah v. Department of Examinations - [...]

Appellant: T. Gohilarajah

Public Authority: Department of Examinations

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 26th 2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/120/2018

T.D.H. Karunarathna v. Urban Development [...]

Appellant: T.D.H. Karunarathna

Public Authority: Urban Development Authority

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 24.07.2018, 11.09.2018, 16.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/289/2018

T.R. Silva v. Sri Lanka Police Headquarters - [...]

Appellant: T.R. Silva

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Police Headquarters

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018, 09.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/342/2018

Thirukumar Nadesan v. Ministry of Defence - [...]

Appellant: Thirukumar Nadesan

Public Authority: Ministry of Defence

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018; 04.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/217/2018

Thirukumar Nadesan v. Office of the Cabinet of [...]

Appellant: Thirukumar Nadesan

Public Authority: Ministry of Defence

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 17.07.2018; 04.09.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/216/2018

TISL v. Prime Minister’s Office/Presidential [...]

Appellant: Transparency International Sri Lanka

Public Authority: Presidential Secretariat

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 19.06.2017, 08.08.2017, 25.09.2017, 26.06.2018, 04.09.2018

Order:

Transparency International v. Presidential Secretariat

TISL v. Prime Minister’s Office/Presidential [...]

Appellant: Transparency International Sri Lanka

Public Authority: Presidential Secretariat

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 19.06.2017, 08.08.2017, 25.09.2017, 26.06.2018, 04.09.2018

Order:

Transparency International v. Presidential Secretariat

Ujitha B. Dissanayake v Divisional Secretariat, [...]

Appellant: Ujitha B. Dissanayake

Public Authority: Divisional Secretariat, Thimbirigasyaya

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 18.09.2018, 08.10.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/348/2018

V. Sabaratnam v. Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation [...]

Appellant: V. Sabaratnam

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 09.05.2018, 26.06.2018, 17.07.2018, 21.08.2018, 28.08.2018

Documents:

RTICAppeal/117/2018 - Order

RTICAppeal/117/2018 - Proceedings

Verite Research (Pvt. ) Ltd. v. Central Bank of [...]

Appellant: Verite Research (Pvt.) Ltd.

Public Authority: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Dates of Appeal Hearing: March 16th 2018, May 9th 2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/25 & 26/2018

W. P. M. Fernando v. Ministry of Public [...]

Appellant: W. P. M. Fernando

Public Authority: Ministry of Public Administration & Management

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 12.07.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/259/2018

W.A.P. Dilrukshi v. Sri Lanka Army - [...]

Appellant: W.A.P. Dilrukshi

Public Authority: Sri Lanka Army

Dates of Appeal Hearing: April 20th 2018

Order:

W.R.M. Abeysekara v. Peoples Bank - [...]

Appellant: W.R.M. Abeysekara

Public Authority: Peoples Bank

Dates of Appeal Hearing: 26.06.2018

Order:

RTICAppeal/230/2017

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