🏢 Court of Appeal Clears Home Lands’ 'Pentara Residencies' Project

• Key Ruling: The Court of Appeal dismissed two writ applications challenging the approvals for the 'Pentara Residencies' apartment project in Thummulla, Colombo 5, by Home Lands Group. • Legal Basis: The majority ruling affirmed that approvals granted by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) complied fully with the UDA Development Plan and regulations. • Court Findings: Petitioners—residents of Classen Place who filed the applications in 2025—failed to uphold the required duty of uberrima fides (utmost good faith) to the Court. • Sector Impact: Resolves legal uncertainty around a high-profile development in Sri Lanka's real estate & construction sector, paving the way for the project's continuation.