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\par Mr. H.M. Patel for the Applicant
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\par This is an inter partes application for leave to issue an application for judicial review against:
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\par Suffice it for present purpose to say that the applicant's nomination was rejected on the basis of advice received from the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry Tribunal}{
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\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Tribunal}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ') that his nomination did not comply with the mandatory requirements of }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
Section 79(1)}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry Act Cap.206}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  (as amended).
\par 
\par It is evident from the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Cane Growers Council Electoral Regulations 1988 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
(hereafter referred to as }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Electoral Regulations}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ') that the Chief Executive of }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Council}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' is the officer with over-all responsibility for the conduct of elections of councillors to }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Council}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 '.
\par 
\par It is equally evident from }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Regulation 12}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
Electoral Regulations}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' that a person who }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
"... is not a registered grower in (a) sector is disqualified from membership of the Council as a representative of the sector"}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 , and a }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 "registered grower"}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  means a grower who is registered under }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Part VII}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry Act }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 (Cap.206).
\par 
\par In this latter regard and more particularly in the present context, }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section 79(1)}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
 of the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry Act}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  (As repealed and substituted by }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section 12}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry (Amendment No.2) Decree 1988}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ) provides}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 :}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 "(1)}{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
If a person registered as a registered grower in respect of a farm is not a single individual, the organisation, body or persons}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 so registered shall, in writing addressed to the Registrar of the Tribunal, nominate a pers
on who shall be deemed for the purposes of Part IV (the Sugar Cane Grower's Council) and Part V (Mill Area Committees) to be the registered grower in respect of that farm."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Clearly if a farm is registered in the names of more than one person (such as in the applicant's case) then in order to qualify as }{
\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 registered grower' for the farm and therefore eligible for nomination as a candidate in }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  Council}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' elections, the name of the nominee (in this case the applicant) must be submitted in writing to the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Registrar of the Sugar Industry Tribunal}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  (hereafter referred to as }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Registrar
}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ') by the person}{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 s}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  who are registered on the farm (in this instance both the applicant and his brother).
\par 
\par In the applicant's case his nomination was objected to in writing on the dual ground}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 :}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\tx0\tx720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
"... that he is not a single individual registered on Farm No. 14022 nor has he addressed the Registrar of the Sugar Industry Tribunal in writing as clearly stated in Clause 79(1) of the Sugar Industry Act of 1984."}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Regulation 20}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Electoral
}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Regulations}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' directs that}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 :}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 

\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 "20.}{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
The Returning Officer shall consider any objections to the nomination of a candidate and rule thereon."}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par Clearly it is the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Returning Officer'}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  who is charged with the primary responsibility and duty to rule on any objections to nominations.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par 
\par In doing so however there is in my view nothing to stop or prevent him from seeking the assistance of the Chief Executive of }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Council'}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  who is his immediate appointing authority and/or in view of the }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 legal nature' of the objection, perhaps someone trained in the law of whom no more suitable person can be found in the context of the Sugar Industry than }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Tribunal}
{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' itself. 
\par 
\par Furthermore whether or not he accepts and acts on that advice is a matter entirely for the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
Returning Officer' }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 to decide.
\par 
\par It is common ground that in this instance the advice and assistance of }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Tribunal' }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
was sought on the objection and when tendered was unfavourable to the applicant.
\par 
\par In light of the above I am firmly of the view that it is factually and legally incorrect to say that }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Registrar}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' tendered the advice or rendered the ruling or made the decision disqualifying the applicant from standing in the Council elections.}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 He was merely the }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 conduit' through which the advice of }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Tribunal'}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  was appropriately sought and given.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par 
\par In my considered view the application for an order of certiorari as presently framed is misconceived, cannot possibly succeed and leave is accordingly refused in that regard.
\par 
\par Then the applicant also seeks 2 declarations based on an "open" letter dated }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 24.2.92}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  signed by his brother }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Ram Jas}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  the other jointly-registered grower of the farm and which was allegedly submitted together with the applicant's }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 nomination form' to the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Returning Officer'}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  and which purports to authorise the applicant }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 "... to stand as a candidate ... in the forthcoming Sugar Cane Growers' Council election"}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 .
\par 
\par In respect of this letter too the advice of }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Tribunal' }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 was sought and again was unfavourable to the applicant.
\par 
\par I accept at once that }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section 79(1) }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 of the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry Act }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 (Cap. 206) provides no particular }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 form' by which a }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 nomination' may be made under the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 but}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  it does in very clear, and unequivocal terms direct that }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
"... persons so registered shall, in writing addressed to the Registrar of the Tribunal, nominate ..."}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 .
\par 
\par Clearly then whilst the "open" letter of }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Ram Jas}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  dated }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 24.2.92}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  does satisfy the requirement that the nomination be }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 "in writing"}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 , it fails to meet the other equally mandatory requirements of the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 , such as -
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\tx0\tx720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 (a)}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 that the nomination be a joint submission (implicit in the phrase - }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 persons so registered ... shall nominate'}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ) }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 and}{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\tx0\tx720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2116874 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058\charrsid16067883 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\tx0\tx720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 (b)}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 that the nomination be }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 addressed to the Registrar of the Tribunal'}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par In similar vein the applicant's }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 nomination form' submitted to the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Returning Officer'}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  for }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Council}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ' elections and forming annexure }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 A'}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
 to his affidavit must also be considered }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 defective'.
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\par I have considered whether the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  might be read as merely }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 directory' and have concluded otherwise.}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 The }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  is clearly intended to overcome the obvious }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 mischief' of having more than one nominee from any single farm eligible to stand for }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Council}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  elections.}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par 
\par Furthermore, so important is the }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 nomination' that any subsequent alteration in the }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 nomination' has the rather drastic effect, in the event of the earlier nominee being elected to }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 '}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Council}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 ', of forcing his resignation [}{\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 viz}{
\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2116874 .}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sections 79(3}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2116874 )}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  and (4)].
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\par In the circumstances neither declaration sought by the applicant can be granted being based as they are upon documents that do not fulfil all the mandatory requirements of }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Section 79(1)}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of the }{
\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Sugar Industry Act}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  (Cap.206) either singly }{
\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 or}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  taken together.}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058  }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 Leave is accordingly refused in respect of the declarations sought.
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\par Having so decided that leave ought not to be granted in respective of the substantive reliefs it is unnecessary to consider the other ancillary relief sought in }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
paragraphs}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 4 }{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 and }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 5}{
\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  of the applicant's originating motion which is hereby dismissed with costs to the }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
Registrar of the Sugar Industry Tribunal}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883  to be taxed if not agreed.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx3969\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 (D.V. Fatiaki)
\par }{\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 
\par }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357\charrsid16067883 At Suva,
\par 13th November, 1992.}{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1472357 
\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-720\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3695058 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058 HBJ0003D.92S}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3695058\charrsid3695058 

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