Appeal Court rejects PUCSL’s writ without consideration

The Court of Appeal yesterday refused the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) petition requesting that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) be ordered to provide an uninterrupted supply of electricity during the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination.

The petition was refused by the Court before any consideration.

On 1 February, the PUCSL filed a writ application with the Court of Appeal against CEB seeking a Court order preventing the power interruptions imposed during the time the 2022 Advanced Level examination is being held.

The application was filed when all related parties, including the PUCSL, CEB, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Power and Energy Ministry came to a settlement before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on 25 January; that no power cuts will be imposed during the national exam from 23 January to 17 February 2023.