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No. 63/06 \par \par BETWEEN}{\insrsid15154892 \par \par }{\b\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 TEIRI TEPA & OTHERS \par }{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Plaintiffs \par \par AND}{\insrsid15154892 \par \par }{\b\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT \par SERVICE}{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 \par First Defendant \par \par AND}{\insrsid15154892 \par \par }{\b\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 ISLAND ENVIRONMENT \par AUTHORITY FOR \par RAROTONGA \par }{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Second Defendant \par \par AND}{\insrsid15154892 \par \par }{\b\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 THE RAROTONGAN BEACH \par RESORT AND SPA LIMITED \par }{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Third Defendant \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15154892 {\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Counsel:}{\insrsid15154892 }{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Mr Hood for Plaintiffs \par Mr Lynch for First and Second Defendants \par Mr David (by telephone) and Mr Little for Third Defendant \par }{\insrsid15154892 \par }{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Date:}{\insrsid15154892 }{\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 10 October 2006 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14618078 {\b\insrsid15154892\charrsid14618078 \par MINUTE OF WESTON J \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4196767 {\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 I have before me a proceeding seeking, in effect, judicial review of the First and Second Defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 The Plaintiffs also seek interim orders by way of declaration. \par \par The First and Second Defendants have applied to strike out the Plaintiffs\rquote application seeking interim orders. \par \par The Third Defendant is in the process of filing an application that the Plaintiffs provide security for costs. \par \par I met with counsel today in Chambers to discuss the substantive proceeding and the various applications. \par \par I have ascertained that time is available (2 days) to hear the substantive judicial review application in the week beginning 11 December 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Because this is a judicial review it will proceed on the basis of affidavit evidence only.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Witnesses will not be called to give oral evidence. \par \par I direct that this hearing be given a priority status and that the hearing proceed as early as possible in the week beginning 11 December 2006. \par \par On the basis of the priority fixture being allocated, Mr Hood understands that I will adjourn his application seeking interim relief sine die.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 I so order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Leave is reserved to the Plaintiffs to bring on their application for interim relief on 3 days notice if that is required. \par \par I discussed a timetable with counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 I suggested that counsel confer and agree a timetable between themselves.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Having given the matter further thought I believe I can fix a timetable and I now do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 I reserve leave to counsel to apply to vary it if required. \par \par Mr Hood now needs to reconsider his statement of claim and his evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 He has until 20 October 2006 to do so.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 If possible, he is to complete this task earlier.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 If necessary, he will then file an amended Statement of Claim and any further evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 If he decides not to amend he should advise the Defendants of that. \par \par At the same time, Mr Hood will also file a notice of opposition and any evidence in opposition to the application seeking to fix security for costs. \par \par The Defendants will have 14 days after receiving any amended pleading from Mr Hood to file their Statements of Defence and affidavit evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Leave is reserved to them to seek further time if required.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 At the same time as lodging its Statement of Defence the Third Defendant is to file any reply affidavits relevant to the application to fix security for costs. \par \par The Plaintiff then has 7 days to file any substantive affidavits in reply. \par \par For the avoidance of doubt, these directions replace the earlier timetable fixed by the Court. \par \par Mr Lynch\rquote s strike out application is adjourned sine die with leave to bring it on if Mr Hood\rquote s interim application is also brought on. \par \par Because this is a judicial review application, I am reluctant to order discovery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Mr Lynch has said, however, that if asked it is likely that his clients would provide particular discovery on an informal basis.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Accordingly, I leave discovery to the parties with leave to bring it before the Court if necessary. \par \par So far as the application to fix security for costs is concerned, I have indicated to counsel my preliminary view that, because this is a judicial review application, I will be more reluctant to order security than would usually be the case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 Mr David will consider any opposition he gets from Mr Hood on the topic and take instructions.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 If there needs to be a hearing on the application then it should be referr ed to me on the papers or to convene a telephone conference if required. \par \par I recognize that there may need to be a degree of cooperation between counsel to get this matter to a hearing in December.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 I urge counsel to work together to ensure that this matter is ready for hearing. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4196767 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15154892\charrsid15154892 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4196767 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