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2001}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the First Decision}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) by which the First Respondent purported to accept the report of a trade dispute reported by the interested Party on 20 November 2000; and \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 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-}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 That the action taken by the Applicant, [in terminating the employment of Jese Naka }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 JN}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 ,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 represented by the interested party] was harsh; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 That Jese Naka be reinstated to his former position with immediate effect; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 That Jese Naka be paid twenty five (25%) percent of his benefits for the period 19 May 1999 to 21 March 2001.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Grounds of application }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the applicant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s case}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The application for judicial review is based on the following }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 grounds}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (as stated by Ms Phillips in her written submissions 1.2 and 1.3):}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 1.2\tab }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 First Decision}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 : The Permanent Secretary erred in law in that: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl2\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 contrary to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 4(1)(a)(i) of the Trade Disputes Act}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , he purported to accept the report of a trade dispute which arose more than one year from the date it was reported by the Interested Party, having found no mistake or other good cause for failure to report it outside the prescribed time; and \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl2\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 alternatively}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , he failed altogether when accepting the dispute to give consideration to or failed to g ive sufficient consideration or weight to the delay by the Interested Party in invoking the grievance procedure provided for in the Air Pacific/FAWA Senior Staff Collective Agreement (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 CA}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) and in reporting the dispute in terms of the Trade Disputes Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard\plain \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 1.3\tab }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Second Decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Disputes Committee erred in law in that:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 it misdirected itself in failing to apply to the Company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s actions the necessary test of fairness and reasonableness (such failure being evidenced by the bare reference in the Second Decision to the Company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s action as being }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 harsh}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) and thereby wrongly concluded that the dismissal was unjustified; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 secondly, it failed to consider, whether in all the circumstances, the dismissal was fair and reasonable, by erroneously confining itself to considering that the Company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s action was harsh; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 thirdly, it failed altogether to give consideration to whether the misconduct resulting in termination was of such a serious nature so as to destroy the trust and confidence between the parties before ordering reinstatement;}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 fourthly, it failed altogether to give consideration}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 to or failed to give sufficient consideration or weight to the following relevant factors: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s19\ql \fi-720\li2880\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl3\outlinelevel3\rin0\lin2880\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the delay by the Interested Party in invoking the grievance procedure provided for in the Air P acific/FAWA Senior Staff Collective Agreement and in reporting the dispute in terms of the Trade Disputes Act; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s19\ql \fi-720\li2880\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl3\outlinelevel3\rin0\lin2880\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 for the Company to reinstate the Interested Party was to condone behaviour amounting to serious misconduct warranting summary dismissal in terms of s.28 of the Employment Act. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 1.4\tab In all the circumstances, the Decisions were so unreasonable that no reasonable Permanent Secretary for Labour & Industrial Relations or Disputes Committee could have come to it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Applicant contends that that there are clear }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 errors of law}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in both the decisions. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par In this judicial review the issues for the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s determination are: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 did the Permanent Secretary act in accordance with the prescribed statutory limitation contained in }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 4(1)(a)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Trade Disputes}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 did the Disputes Committee adopt the correct approach in answering the question posed namely whether the termination of Jese Naka (}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the Interested Party}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) was harsh and unfair. \par }\pard\plain \ql \fi-2160\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Relief sought}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 1.\tab Orders of }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 certiorari}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 to remove into this Court and quash each of the First and Second Decisions; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Declarations that each of the First and Second Decisions were unlawful, invalid, an abuse of the Respondents}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 powers, void and of no effect; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Orders of mandamus to require reconsideration of each of the First and Second Decisions according to law.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The First Respondents}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 contention}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The First Respondent (R1) in his Affidavit in Reply to Application for Judicial Review stated, inter alia, that the matter of dispute was brought as a grievance under the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Grievance Procedure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 clause 28}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Collective Agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 CA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) which does not specifically provide a time period in which grievance considered as a trade dispute under item 28.2.3 be referred to a third party such as R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 1}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He (R1) said that the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Fiji Aviation Workers Association}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst 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s right not to choose union representation at the initial stage and that FAWA as a Union is not obliged to act or intervene unless and until a union member seeks the representation of the Union (FAWA). \par \par The R1 further deposed that although the termination of JN arose }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 more than one year ago}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 effective from }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 19 May 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , it was first brought as a grievance as per }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 CA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and only became a dispute on receiving final response from the Management of the applicant confirming termi nation on 19 January 2000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 R1 further stated that the applicant did not challenge his decision when he accepted the trade dispute on }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 13 February 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 after considering all relevant facts and circumstances as required by }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s4 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the Trade Disputes Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He says that by recommending their representation on the Disputes Committee the applicant had accepted R1's decision. \par \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 clause 15}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of his affidavit R1 gave his opinion which was unwarranted and uncalled for and should never have been made for it is not for him to decide on the issue before the Court. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Second Respondent}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s contention}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par The second Respondent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s arguments are as stated in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Sahadeo Singh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 affidavit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in Reply to Applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s affidavit sworn 27 June 2001. \par \par The deponent was the Chairman of the Disputes Committee; he states, inter alia, that the grievance under the Grievance Procedure was brought on 19 January 2000 and was only considered a trade dispute when it was reported to R}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 as a trade dispute on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 November 2000.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He is saying the same thing essentially as R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 1}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in identical words and gives his own opinion on JN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s actions on the dispute and in his favour. \par \par The deponent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s uncalled for and unwarranted opinion is irrelevant and should never have been made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The issue is for the Court to consider and not for him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 H is legal advisers should not have allowed him to put such an affidavit before the Court. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Submissions of Interested Party}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par In his written submission counsel for the Interested Party stated that the applicant raised no objection that R1 ought not to accept the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 report}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , nor sought Court decision at that stage as it was entitled to do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The applicant elected to take full part in the proceedings and/or hearing before and/or by the Disputes Committee (R2) and therefore waived the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 question and/or is deemed to have waived it by its conduct, and failing to raise the question before R1 and R2. \par \par Counsel further submitted that R1 made a decision to accept the report after considering the matter correctly and properly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He says that it is a question of fact when the dispute arose.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Having regard to the grievance procedure the dispute did not arise in May 1999 when }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 JN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 was purportedly dismissed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He said that grievance procedure could only be invoked once there is a grievance on the part of aggrieved person or party. He said that the decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 making process on this point could not be attacked because R1 took into consideration the applicant}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 response}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Counsel said that because there was in existence a dispute between master and servant, R1 had jurisdiction and power s to consider the report. \par \par On law, counsel submitted that the statutory provision in question here, namely, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Trade Disputes Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , does not specifically refer to report to be made within specified time from the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 effective date of termination}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 What it says is t hat no trade dispute which is more than 12 months old is to be accepted by the Permanent Secretary unless there was a mistake or }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 good cause}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par \par Counsel further submitted when the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 arose, and if there was }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 good cause}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 for any delay it was entirely a matter for the Permanent Secretary (R1).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is a question of fact.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Permanent Secretary in his affidavit has set out his finding as to the date when the dispute arose.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This finding of fact is correct, but even if it is attacked as being erroneous finding of fact, it could not be }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 impugned}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par \par Counsel submitted that there is no error of law in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He argues that }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Clause 28}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Collective Agreement}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 means that the employer responsible should endeavour to settle the grievance within 48 hours meaning wi thin 48 hours from the time it is invoked but he says the applicant concealed that it delayed in resolving the grievance because of 19 May 2000 events. \par \par Therefore, on the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 first issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 counsel submits that the question of construction was authoritatively det ermined by R1 and his determination is final and conclusive. \par \par On the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 second issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 counsel submitted that one of the members of R2 was representative of the applicant and that the Committee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s decision was unanimous.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He said that the approach taken in this m atter by R1 and R2 has complied with the rules of natural justice, fair procedure, each side had its representative on the Committee, and significant factor is that the decision was unanimous; fairness and reasonableness were present at every stage. \par \par The Interested Party asks the Court to dismiss the application with costs. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Consideration of the issues \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 considering the issues, I have}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 useful written submissions from all counsel in this matter as well as affidavit evidence from the parties. \par \par The issues have been argued before me with ability from all sides.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Respondents are not judicial bodies in the ordinary sense.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This is a judicial review application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Judicial review is a process by which the High Court exercises its supervisory jurisdiction over the proceedings and decisions of inferior courts, tribunals and other bodies or persons who carry out quasi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 judicial functions or who are charged with the performance of public acts and duties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s function is to review not the merits of the decision in respect of which this application for judicial review is made, but the decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 making process itself. \par \par In this case the main complaint is that there is an }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 error of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in coming to the first decision as a result of misinterpretation of the said }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Trade Disputes Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In a judicial review the Courts are very much alive to the possibility of the decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 making bodies acting unlawfully by exceeding their powers, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 committing errors of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , or breaches of natural justice, reaching decisions which no reasonable tribunal could have reached, or otherwise abusing its powers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Chronology of Events}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par In this case it is important to bear in mind the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Chronology of Events}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 which is set out hereunder (as stated in Ms. Phillip}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s written submission at 1.5): \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-2160\li2880\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2880\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 15 May 1999\tab \tab Duty travel to Sydney by Interested Party. \par 17 May 1999\tab \tab He returned to Fiji one day earlier without trainees. \par 18 May 1999\tab \tab He didn}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 t report for Duty and boarded the late evening flight to LA. \par 24 May 1999\tab \tab The Company wrote to him advising of Disciplinary Inquiry. \par 28 May 1999\tab \tab Disciplinary Inquiry conducted. \par 1 June 1999\tab \tab Termination letter with effect from 19 May 1999. \par 22 December 1999\tab FAWA letter purporting to activate the Grievance procedure on behalf of Interested Party. \par 19 January 2000\tab Company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s letter to FAWA confirming termination. \par 20 November 2000\tab FAWA letter to Permanent Secretary reporting trade dispute. \par 22 November 2000\tab Company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s letter to Permanent Secretary responding to FAWA report of 20 November 2000. \par 13 February 2001\tab Permanent Secretary accepting report of trade dispute and reference to Disputes Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 First Decision. \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 27 February 2001\tab Reference of dispute to Disputes Committee by Permanent Secretary. \par 27 February 2001\tab Permanent Secretary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s letter to parties referring dispute to Disputes Committee s.5A(2). \par 22 March 2001\tab Hearing before the Disputes Committee and decision was given. \par 22 March 2001\tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Second Decision. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Consideration of the First Decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par On the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 first issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the question is did the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Permanent Secretary for Labour}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and Industrial Relations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (the 1}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Respondent }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 R1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) act in accordance with the prescribed statutory limitation contained in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 4(1)(a)(i)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of The Trade Disputes Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 which provides: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 4. (1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 )\tab }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Permanent Secretary shall consider any trade dispute of which he has taken cognisance and may take any one or more of the following steps as seen to him expedient for promoting a settlement:}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls5\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 inform the parties that he accepts or rejects the report of the trade dispute, having regard to the sufficiency or other wise of the particulars set out in the report, to the nature of the report, or to the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 endeavours made by any of the parties to achieve a settlement of the dispute, or having regard to any other matter which he considers to be relevant in the circumstances: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Provided that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 : \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls6\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 no trade dispute which arose }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 more than one year}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 from the date it is reported under Section 3 shall be accepted by the Permanent Secretary except in cases where the delay or failure to report the trade dispute within the specified period w as occasioned by mistake or other good cause.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (emphasis added) \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par It is the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s submission that the correct date for the purpose of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s4(1)(a)(i)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 is the date of termination of employment of }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Jese Naka}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 JN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) i.e. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 19 May 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and not 22 December 1999, 19 January 2000 or 20 November 2000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It submits that the computation of time commences from the date of termination of employment. \par \par The Respondents and the Interested Party do not agree with the applicant in this regard and I have already traversed their arguments hereabove. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Background facts}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par The facts are not in dispute and have been well summarised by the Respondents in one of their submissions and they are as follows: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Jese Naka}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s employment was terminated by letter dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 1 June 1999}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 FAWA wrote to the Applicant on 22 December 1999, invoking the grievance procedure under the collective agreement. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 On 12 January 2000, the representatives of the applicant and FAWA met to attempt to resolve the matter. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 On 19 January 2000, the applicant wrote to FAWA and maintained its decision to dismiss Mr. Naka. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 21 November 2000}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , FAWA reported the existence of a trade dispute to the Permanent Secretary. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The applicant wrote to the Permanent Secretary on 22 November 2000, and provided its response to the reporting of the trade dispute.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7)\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls7\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 On 14 February 2001, the Permanent Secretary accepted the report of the trade dispute, and stated, inter alia, the following in its letter: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In terms of section 4(1)(a) of the Trade Disputes Act, Cap.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 97, I have considered your report t ogether with the response from Air Pacific Limited, and have decided to accept the report of the trade dispute and shall refer the dispute to a Disputes Committee constituted by me under the provisions of section 5A(1) of the Trade Disputes Act, Cap.97 fo r a decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Interpretation of section 4(1)(a)(i) \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is the interpretation of section }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 4(1)(a)(i)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 on which the whole question turns.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s contention that R1 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 shall not}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 accept a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 trade dispute which \par arose more than one year from the date it is reported under section 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ' (to use the words of section 4). \par \par In this case }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 JN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 employee}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) was by letter dated 1 June 1999 terminated from employment with effect from }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 19 May 1999}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The circumstances in which his employment was terminated is containe d in items 4 to 14 of Affidavit of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Isake Komailevuka}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , General Manager Human Resources with the applicant sworn 10 April 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In short JN walked off the job and without permission went to Los Angeles, USA to watch rugby.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He elected not to be represented at the disciplinary inquiry.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He told the inquiry that he needed a break from work because he was overworked, but otherwise offered no explanation for his absence. \par \par It was not until }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 seven months}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 later on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 22 December 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 a letter was received by the applicant purporting to invoke the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 grievance procedures}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Collective Agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (hereafter referred as }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 CA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 clause 28}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 thereof.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I agree that although the said clause 28 does not set out that the procedure must be activated within a specific time, the tight tim etables it sets for resolution, should be understood as requiring the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Union}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 FAWA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) if it wishes to invoke it, to act }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 promptly}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The employee Jese Naka was a member of the Union and the Collective Agreement is between the Employer (the Applicant) and the Union (FAWA) and its grievance procedure should have been invoked without delay.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Even}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 3(3)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the Act, on the need for promptness states that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the party reporting a trade dispute shall }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 without delay}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 furnish by hand or by registered post a copy of the report of the dispute to each party to the dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This was done by the Interested Party which }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 reported the dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 but we}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 ll out of time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par It was incumbent on the union member (the employee) to seek the assistance of his Union and invoke the provisions of Clause 28 of the CA.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 What was he doing for about seven months before referring the matter to FAWA?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 JN never disclosed his motive for not doing so.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He cannot go about the way he wishes in the face of the Collective Agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 By the same token if the Union knew about the fate of this}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 member in June 1999 then it was incumbent on the Union to invoke the provisions of clause 28 otherwise it would leave the door open to the Union to apply Clause 28 at any time it wishes which could be years after dismiss al, as Ms. Phillips the learned counsel for the applicant submitted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 That could not be the intention in the CA and the time factor of }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 one year}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 set by the Legislature in section 4 of the Act. \par \par It was not until }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 22 December}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 1999}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 that FAWA raises the grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure under CA.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 19 January 2000}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the applicant employer upheld the decision of its General Manager Human Resources to terminate JN. \par \par Then on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 20 November 2000 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (10 months later which is 18 months after termination) FAWA reports to R1 the existence of a }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Trade Dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 between the applicant (the employer) and FAWA (the Union) claiming that the termination of employment with effect from 19 May 1999 was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 harsh and unfair and seeks his reinstatement without loss of benefit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The FAWA raised the matter as a grievance in accordance with the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 grievance procedures}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in CA.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It was on the said 19 January 2000 that the applicant/employer made its final response. \par \par Then by letter dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 22 November 2000 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the applicant wrote to R1 explai ning the reasons and the circumstances leading to the termination of JN.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It stated that the Company }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 is equally concerned with the length of time it took the Association to contest this case as the events occurred some 18 months ago, brought up as grievance in January this year and reported as a dispute in November 10 months later.}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 If the Association was serious about its position in this dispute it should have activated the dispute settlement mechanism immediately after the incident.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Its preference to do so now raises various uncertainties}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par \par Contrary to R1's view on time in Clause 28, I agree with Ms. Phillip}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s submission that clause 28 contemplates that }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 time is of essence}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The R1's failure to read in the requirements of urgency contemplated by Clause 28 of the CA amounts to an }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 error of law.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I agree that clause 28 cannot be interpreted in isolation to clause 27 of the CA.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Clause 27}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 contains the disciplinary procedure machinery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Clause 27.4 states that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 If the employee is not satisfied with the action taken he may pursue the matter in accordance with the Grievance Procedures in Clause 28.0}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Section 4(1)(a)(i)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 talks about }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 trade dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and provides that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 no trade dispute which are more than one year old from the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 date it is reported under section 3 shall be accepted by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 R1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par What is a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 trade dispute}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ?}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is defined under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 2}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the Act as follows [as amended by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Trade Disputes Act (Amendment) Decree 1992}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ]: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Any }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 or }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 difference}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 between any employer and a trade union recognised under the Trade Uni on (Recognition) Act or between a union of employers connected with the employment or with the terms of employment, or with the conditions of labour, of any employee: ......}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (emphasis added)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In my view the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 trade dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 arose when JN was terminated with effect from 19 May 1999 within the meaning of the words as defined.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Because JN was a member of the Union (FAWA), it cannot be denied that that there was a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 dispute}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 difference}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 between the employer and union although the member did not approach his Union to take any action pertaining to his termination until some months afterwards.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I do not agree with R1's argument that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the one}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 year time ..... for reporting a trade dispute ..... does not commence until there is a dispute or difference between the employer and the recognised trade union, not between the employer and the individual employee}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Hence, when the trade dispute was reported to R1 by FAWA it was }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 well out of time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Therefore, on the correct interpretation of the section }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 R1 could not have accepted this as a trade dispute as it was out of time. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Error of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par There clearly was an }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 error of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 on the part of R1 in interpreting section 4 under which trade dispute was reported to him. \par \par One has to look to see what the intention of the legislature was when it stated the time limit of one year in section 4.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It was to see that disputes or differences between an employer and an employee is decided as soon as possible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 By the employee or his Union in not invoking clause 28 within a reasonable time defeated the whole purpose of section 4 and at the same time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 making the time table in clause 28 meaningless.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Here the employee and his union should have been alert to preserve their rights by complying with the time limit provided by clause 28 and section 4, and if there is no time stated to act promptly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Here JN (employee) was dismissed and was not even at work and took no steps on his dismissal until }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 7 months later}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 No explanation was given as to why there was this delay. \par \par When a point of law arises the reigning rule as stated by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Wade, Administrative Law 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 th}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Ed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 at p.817 is: \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ...the reigning rule today is more sophisticated and less legal.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is designed to give greater latitude to tribunals, where there is room for difference of opinion.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The rule is, in effect, that the application of a legal definition or principle to ascertained facts is erroneous in point of law only if the }{ \b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 conclusion}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 reached by the tribunal is }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 unreasonable}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 If it is within the range of interpretations within which different persons might reasonably reach different conclusions, the court will hold that there is no error of law.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In this case on the primary facts the First Respondent drew a wrong conclusion thus interpreting the statute, as }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Lord Denning M.R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . said, that they went }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 wrong in law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Woodhouse v Brotherhood Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 [1972] 2 Q.B. 520 at 536).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Even though there was some room for exercise of discretion in section 4, Courts will interfere if R1's decision produces }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 manifest injustice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 or is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 plainly wrong}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Instrumatic Ltd v Supabrase Ltd}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 [1969] 1 W.L.R. 579) and as }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Wade}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (supra) at 81 says: }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In any case, unreasonableness, self}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 misdirection, and so forth are grounds which are }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 so many and so various that it virtually means that an erroneous exercise of discretion is nearly always due to an error in point of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (Re D.J.M.S [1977] 3 All E.R. 582 at 589; }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Lord Denning M.R.) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par In the outcome, I find R1 did not give a correct interpretation of section 4 on the facts of this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 R1 also did not exercise his discretion properly and accepted the report of a trade dispute out of time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I agree with Ms. Phillips that failure to comply with s4(1)(a)(i) is fatal and is a }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 jurisdictional issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and not merely procedural (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Halsbury Laws of England}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 4}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Ed. at para 505 footnotes 2 and 10).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Therefore it was unlawful for R1 to accept the report of trade dispute well out of time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The R1 cannot waive the time requirement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He did not reach a decision which a reasonable tribunal would reach.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It was }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Wednesbury unreasonable}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and is a good ground for quashing the decision. \par \par R1 having made this error of law it follows that R2 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 lacked jurisdiction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 to deal with the matter.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Dedman v British Building}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 [1974] 1 All E.R. 521 at 524 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Lord Denning}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 on time limit stated as follows: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 According to the decisions of the Industrial Court, the time limit is so strict that it goes to the jurisdiction of the tribunal to hear the complaint.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 By that I mean that, if the complaint is presented to the tribunal just one day late, the tribunal has no jurisdiction to consider it.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Even if the employer is ready to waive it and says to the tribunal: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I do not want to take advantage of this man, I will not take any point that he is a day late}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ; nevertheless the tribunal cannot hear the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It has no power to extend the time: see }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Westward Circuits Ltd v Read; Rogers v Bodfari Transport Ltd.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The complaint must actually reach the tribunal itself within the four weeks.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is not sufficient for the man to put it into the post}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 box.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He must see that it is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 presented}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and delivered into the hands of the clerks of the tribunal themselves within the four weeks.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 If it arrives a minute after midnight on the last day, the clerks must throw it out.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The tribunal is not competent to hear it}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 : see }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Anglo}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Continental School of English (Bournemouth) Ltd v Gardiner.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In counting the time, too, the man is not even given the full four weeks.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 According to the decision of the Industrial Court, the first day includes the very day on which his employment terminates so that he must deliver it to the tribunal within 27 days thereafter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Else he is out: see }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Hammond v Haigh Castle & Co Ltd; Haigh v Lewis & Co (}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 Westminster}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) Ltd}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par (emphasis added). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 His Lordship}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 goes on to say that although: \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the time limit is so strict, it is a comfort to find that there is an }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 escape clause}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The man is not barred by the time limit if }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the tribunal is satisfied that in the circumstances it was not practicable for the complaint to be presented before the end of that period.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 On time }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 it is of paramount importance in dealing with Industrial Relations that timetables should be strictly adhered to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (per }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Sir John Donaldom}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Marshall v Harland & Wolff Ltd }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (1972) and applied in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Duke v Prospect Training Services Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 [1989] IRLR 197.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par For these reasons the first decision cannot st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 and and it ought to be quashed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Consideration of the Second Decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par The second Decision is that of the Disputes Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Under the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Trade Disputes Act (Amendment) Decree 1992}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 disputes Committee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 is defined as meaning the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Disputes Committee constituted under this Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Under }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s5A(1)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the Act it is provided as follows (in so far as it is relevant for the present purposes): \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 5A }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (1) The Permanent Secretary shall refer a dispute of rights to a Disputes}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Committee for settlement. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (2)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 There shall be constituted a Disputes Committee consisting of}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 three persons as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls8\ilvl2\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 a Chairman who is not a party to or concerned with the dispute appointed by the Permanent Secretary; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls8\ilvl2\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 a member approved and appointed by the Permanent Secretary on the recommendation of the trade union affected by the dispute of rights; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s18\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls8\ilvl2\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 a member approved and appointed by the Permanent Secretary on the recommendation of the employer or the trade union of employers affected by the dispute of rights; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Provided that the recommendations for membership under paragraphs (b) and (c) shall be submitted to the Permanent Secretary within fourteen days from the date of acceptance of the trade dispute. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls9\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Disputes Committee shall hear the parties to the dispute and make its decision without delay and in any case within fourteen days from the date the trade dispute was referred to it; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Provided that the Permanent Secretary may extend the period within which a decision is to be made if in his opinion the circumstances of a case require that the extension be given. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (4)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls10\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 A decision of the Disputes Committee that is arrived at by consensus shall be binding on the parties and be deemed an award.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I have already set out hereabove in considerable detail the facts and circumstances which led to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 JN}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 dismissal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In this case pursuant to the said section 5A(i), R1 referred the report of the trade dispute to R2. \par \par The Record of Proceedings before R2 and also what the Terms of Reference for the Disputes Committee (hereafter referred to as the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Committee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ) were is not before this Court except that FAWA said that the decision was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 harsh and unfair and seeks his reinstatement without loss of benefit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par \par It was emphasized in argument by the Respondents and the Interested Party that because the Applicant took part in the deliberations of the Committee and nominated its representative and the decision of the Committee was unanimous, the Applicant cannot now object to the decision. \par \par This line of argument, in my view, has no merit whatsoever as I find that there was denial of natural justice; the second decision arrived at was Wednesbury unreasonable, there was error of law, ultra vires and no reasons were given for the}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The question here is whether there was a proper exercise of the statutory jurisdiction conferred on the Committee in deciding the matter of dismissal of JN. \par \par The Committee, without giving any reasons for its decision that the dismissal was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 harsh}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 is a clear indication that it misdirected itself in the test of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 fairness}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 reasonableness}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 as there is no indication in the evidence whether it considered that the employer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s (applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s) conduct was reasonable or not in the circumstances. \par \par The fact that the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s representative appeared before R2 is no reason for refusing it the full and fair opportunity of stating its case before R2, particularly in relation to the order to pay JN portion of his salary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 When I say this I keep in mind that the Committee is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 not a court of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 no particular procedure is prescribed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 for it and it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 can determine its own procedure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It has not the usual powers of a court of law.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It has no power to compel the attendance of witnesses or take evidence on oath or to order discovery of documents or the production of documents.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 It is not bound by the laws of evidence}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Lord Wright}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 General Medical Council v Spackman}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 [1943] AC (H.L) 627 at 640].}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 However, it is interesting to note that according to s5A of the Act a decision arrived at by consensus }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 shall be binding on the parties}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 be deemed an award}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 As stated by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Lord Wright}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (supra at p640) the Court has control over the Committee by exercising its power by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 way of certiorari}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 which }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 is not an appellate power}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Its use may }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 nullify or discharge an order made}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 by, in this case the Committee, but the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 grounds on which certiorari may be granted are strictly limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 For the purposes of this case limited to the grounds (a) that the proceeding was ultra vires and (b) a departure from }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par \par A duty was cast upon the Committee of deciding or determining questions of various kinds usually of an administrative nature which will involve matters of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 law and fact}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 If the Committee has not acted }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 judicially}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 or have not determined the question which they are required by the Act to determine, then there is a remedy by mandamus and certiorari}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Lord Wright}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , supra p642). \par \par In the present case on the facts, it appears that the Committee did not give adequate or proper consideration to the rights of an employer in dealing with an employee of longstanding }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 absconding}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 in the manner he did.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 What is harsh about his dismissal in such circumstances has not been explained.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Surely some reasons must be given for the decision particularly when it affects severely the rights of the employer as well.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Ms Phillips referred to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 W & H Newspapers Limted v R Oram}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (Court of Appeal of New Zealand 3.5.01) where it is stated: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The dismissal might have seemed harsh, but the correct issue was whether it was open to the employer, acting fairly and reasonably, to have seen that as the appropriate response to Mr. Oram }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s conduct?}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I agree with Ms. Phillips that the Committee failed altogether to consider the seriousness of JN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s conduct, namely abandonment of employment, and thus failed to address whether it was a course open to the employer reasonably to take the view that dismissal was an available response to JN}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s conduct. \par \par As in the first decision of R1, similarly in R2's case the latter al}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 so erred in law in its finding.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Duty to give reasons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par Failure to give reasons for the decision is another ground to quash the decision herein.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 All that the Committee said was that the decision to dismiss JN was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 harsh}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Although there is no statutory requirement for the Committee to give reasons for its decision, nevertheless in a case such as the present where the employee showed sheer disregard for the interest of his employer and had absconded without permission cries out for a detailed commentary from the Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Committee appears to have taken the matter very lightly as if some minor incident has taken place.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This kind of approach to such a se rious misconduct reflects very badly on the members of the Committee; their scanty remark i.e it is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 harsh}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 is not a consolation to employers and is bound to give out a wrong signal to them in so far as the workings of a Disputes Committee is concerned. \par \par To put it very bluntly I do not think the committee knew how to go about dealing with the situation which was before it for a decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Committee even went further and acted }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ultra vires}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 when it ordered payment of part of JN}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s salary to him.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This ultra vires act has resulted in paying out to JN hundreds of dollars to which he may not have been entitled had the committee handle}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 d the matter as it should have.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par If that is how the Disputes Committee is going to function there will be no proper resolution of disputes or disagreements.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This will result in the Arbitration Tribunal being burdened with many disputes for resolution. \par \par While I am on the subject of the workings of Disputes Committee under the Act,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I notice that }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Mr. John Semisi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 , the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Permanent Arbitrator}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (vide }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Article}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Are our Industrial Dispute Resolutions Process Adequate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 ? in the Legal Lali, December 2001 at p19 et seq,) is also concerned with the malfunctioning of such a Committee resulting in what he says is the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 unprecedented development of parties pursuing judicial review of the Disputes Committee}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s awards}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He is suggesting an urgent review of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 role and effectiveness of the Disputes Committee and Conciliation needs by all the stakeholders for the sake of burgeoning Industrial Relations strife}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 and rightly so in my opinion. \par \par Going back to the giving of reasons, I refer to the following passage from }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 de Smith}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s Judicial Review}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Administrative Action}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 th}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Ed. (1980) at 148 where the author says: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 If moreover no reasons for an administrative decision are preferred at all, it does not follow that the courts are powerless to intervene.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 For if a person seeking to impugn such a decision establishes a prima facie case of misuse of power by the administrative authority, failure by that authority to answer any allegation may justify an interference that its reasons were bad in law or that it had exercised its powers for an inadmissible purpose}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 This is one such case where reasons ought to have been given.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 An administrative body which was obliged to act fa irly had to give reasons to those affected by its decisions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Regina v Lambeth London Borough Council, Ex parte Walters, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Times Law Reports 6.10.93 p483) \par \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Regina v Ministry of Defence, Ex parte Murray }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 TLR CA 17.12.97 p.33) it is stated that: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Although there was no general overriding principle of law which required a decision}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 making body to give reasons for its decision, fairness would in the particular circumstances often demand that it did so.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 However, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 judicial review was unlikely to succeed where the reasons were easily discernible albeit not expressed or where no other conclusion than that reached was realistically possible}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Murray}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 , supra) \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Ultra vires Decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par A situation similar to the one before me arose in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Disputes Committee and Permanent Secretary for Labour and Industrial Relations }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (Respondents), }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Jokaviti Labalaba and National Union of Hotel and Catering Employees}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (Interested Respondents) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Ex parte Plantation Island Resport}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (Action No. HBJ 0020/01.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 There }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Byrne J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 stated that }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 section 5A(4)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 of the Act is true as a matter of law, but he said that: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 .....there is a very strong reason for disallowing the decision of the Disputes Committee, namely that in awarding a 50% benefit to Ms. Labalaba the Committee went outside its terms of reference and that consequently its decision is a nullity.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I agree with his Lordship in this regard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 He went on to say that:}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Any administrative act or order which is ultra vires in the sense of being beyond the powers of the decision}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 maker is void in law, i.e. deprived of legal effect.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 As held by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Byrne J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 the power in the present case was to re}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 instate JN to his former position but not to payment of certain percentage of the salary. \par \par In the circumstances this Court has no alternative but to set aside and quash th e decision of the Disputes Committee as it was ultra vires the terms of reference. The Committee misdirected itself in failing to ascertain the position of the parties in regard to reinstatement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The applicant should have been given the opportunity to address on remedy as failure to do so was a fundamental }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 breach of natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 . \par \par For these reasons the second decision is quashed. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par \par In the outcome for the reasons given hereabove both the first and second decisions are quashed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 No reasonable tribunal could have come to the decisions to which the Respondents came.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 As stated by Ms. Phillips that in failing to accord any weight to the prejudice caused by the Interested Party}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 s delay is so unreasonable as to be irrational.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Also the failure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 to adequa tely deal with the issue of delay in the context of employment disputes evidence the proposition that the respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 conclusions were not reasonably open to them and were in fact incorrect.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The Disputes Committee misdirected itself in failing to ascertain the position of the parties in respect of the question of reinstatement resulting in breach of natural justice.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Hence the decision was }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Wednesbury }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 unreasonable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The order for payment of part of the salary should never have been made. \par \par In this regard I conclude with the following passage from }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corporation }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 (1948) 1 K.B. (C.A.) 223 at 233}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 234: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The court is entitled to investigate the action of the local authority with a view to seeing whether they have ta ken into account matters which they ought not to take into account, or conversely, have refused to take into account or neglected to take into account matters which they ought to take into account.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Once that question is answered in favour of the local auth ority, it may be still possible to say that, although the local authority have kept within the four corners of the matters which they ought to consider, they have nevertheless come to a conclusion so unreasonable that no reasonable authority could ever ha ve come to it.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 In such a case, again, I think the court can interfere.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The power of the court to}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 interfere in each case is not as an appellate authority to override a decision of the local authority, but as a judicial authority which is concerned, and conce rned only, to see whether the local authority have contravened the law by acting in excess of the powers which Parliament has confided in them.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 For these reasons the relief sought are granted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 I make an order of certiorari quashing both the decisions as they were unlawful, invalid, an abuse of the Respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 powers, void and of no effect.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 The respondents and the Interested Party are each ordered to pay $500.00 costs to the applicant within 14 days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 D. Pathik \par Atg.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13699471 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 Judge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13699471 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 At Suva \par 3 April 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003756\charrsid13699471 \par }}