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P. Singh for Applicant \par Ms. M. Rakuita with Mr. Sahu Khan for 1st Respondent \par Mr. J. 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}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 AND}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (b) subsequent Decision of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Public Service Appeal Board}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (the 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 respondent }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 R1}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 ') dismissing his appeal in holding that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 he does not meet the Minimum Qualification 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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Declaration}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 that th e promotion (provisionally) of Vijay Chattier is denial of advancement and promotion to the applicant and its decision is unconstitutional constituting damages. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (4)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 An order for Mandamus}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 directing the R1 and R2 to promote the applicant on the said post of the Assistant Principal backdating his promotion to the date of his acting appointment. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (5)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Grounds}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par \par The Grounds seeking judicial review are as follows (as stated in the Motion filed 27}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 August 2001): \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 That the Public Service Appeal Board failed to take into account the mandatory Constitutional requirements: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 that the promotion must be made on merit: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 that equal opportunities must be given for training and advancement; and}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 That the Public Service Appeal Board also failed to take into account that the Ministry of Education was required to consider each applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s18\ql \fi-720\li2880\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls2\ilvl2\outlinelevel2\rin0\lin2880\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 skills and abilities; \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}qualifications, training and competencies; \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}standard of work performance; \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}capacity to perform at the level required; \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}demonstrated potential for further development; and \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (f)\tab}ability to contribute to team performance; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \fi22\li1418\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin1418\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 and which the Applicant had met those qualities and the Ministry of Education had accepted that }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Both the promotee and the appellant are qualified for the position}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 That the Public Service Appeal Board}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s dismissal of the appeal on the ground: }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The reason is that you do not meet the Minimum Qualification Requirement of having served in the grade ED5D grade}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 is wholly wrong in law and cannot be upheld. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Applicant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par \par The applicant stated that on 20 March 1999 vacancies were advertised for the post of Assistant Principal, in the various schools with MQR as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 qualifications as for HOD 1 post and at least 1 year in 5D grade or equivalent based upon standard rating scale}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He says that it is this }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 5D grade}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 which has created the problem. \par \par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The applicant explained the difference between ED5C as level 1 and ED5D in level 2 as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The Head of Department (HOD) are put in two levels, ED5C as level 1, and ED5D in level 2.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is not because of difference of status or standard of teaching but as explained in paragraphs 7}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 11 of the Applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s Affidavit in Reply that HOD in ED5D level is compensated with additional salary for supervising in excess of 100 plus period of week against ED5C for lesser than 100 periods per week.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He goes on to say that there is no difference between the level ED5D and ED5C level.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He said that upon objection from the Fiji Teachers Union upon the strict application of MQR of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 5D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 grade the Public Service Commission approved the amendment to MQR to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 qualification as for HOD 1 post and at least in ED5 grade or equivalent based upon standard rating scale}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 . \par \par The applicant made submission on his qualification to R1 and submits that R1's decision that he did not meet the MQR is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 erroneous, was misconceived and cannot be upheld}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 as he has at least met the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 equivalent part of MQR}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He said that R2 has stated in its submission that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 both the promotee and the appellant are qualified for the position}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He said that R2 had failed to disclose to R1 the subsequent amendment to MQR.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He further complains that R1 had considered and allowed appeals with ED5C levels giving instances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In this case he says that MQR}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 was not the issue on appeal before R1 in view of R2's acceptance that both are qualified for the position. \par \par The learned counsel for the applicant submitted that: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The Ministry}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s contention was: }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The promotee was considered for promotion ahead of the appellant because he is one grade higher than the appellant and also has longer relevant work experience as Vice Principal of Cuvu College.}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 But that contention was not supported by evidence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 No evidence was adduced by the Ministry how ED5D class of HOD became superior grade when the standard of teaching and status were the same as that of ED5C level.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The qualification required for appointment of the both levels are the same as shown aforesaid.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The provisional promotee was automatically classified as ED5D under job evaluation report because of the school }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 over 100 + periods}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 He was not appointed on merit.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The i ssue of longer experience or exposure as Acting Vice Principal of the third Respondent is irrelevant as acting appointment is made at the Ministry}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s convenience. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Hence, he submitted that the Appeal Board erred in law in considering issue of MQR in dismissing the Applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s appeal when it was not an issue on appeal. \par \par Counsel submitted that there was nothing before R1 to support the provisional}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 promotion of the Interested Party. \par \par He says that the applicant meets the required MQR of at least }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 or equivalent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 . \par \par He says that despite the decision of R1, R2 has appointed the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 IP}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 to act as the Principal at Cuvu College.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The IP has not taken up the post of Assistant Principal at Andhra High School.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Respondent}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s submissions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par \par In opposing the application the respondents submit that the applicant is attacking the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 merits}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 of the decision which cannot be done in a judicial review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 On the grounds for judicial review they say that there was no procedural impropriety and the applicant was given the opportunity to present his case fully.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 They say that there cannot be any room for saying that there was a denial of natural justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par \par The Respondents argue that the Interested Party (Mr. Vijay Chattier) was properly appointed as he met the Minimum Qualification Requirement (MQR), for the advertised position of grade 5D whilst the applicant was on grade 5C.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 They refute all the grounds for judicial review filed by the applicant. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Consideration of the issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par \par I have before me for my consideration affidavits filed by the applicant and aff idavits in reply of the respondents, the written submissions from counsel for the parties and the oral evidence of Mr. Munshi, Chief Education Officer Secondary on the hearing of the judicial review in open Court.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Apart from filing an affidavit in Reply the Interested Party did not appear at the hearing. \par \par This is an application for judicial review of the decision of R1 in disallowing the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s appeal against the provisional promotion of the IP to the position of Assistant Principal at Andhra High School. \par \par Under the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Public Service (Appeal) Regulations 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (Legal Notice No. 49 of 1999) appeals lie to the Appeal Board.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It provides in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Rule 11}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 the Secretary must, as soon as possible after an appeal has been considered forward the decision of the Board with reasons in writing to all parties to the Appeal}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 . \par \par The main thrust of the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s argument is that he should have been promoted instead of Vijay Chattier (the Interested Party).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 I have already set out heareabove in considerable detail the arguments put forward by the applicant. \par \par The position was advertised and the minimum qualification requirement (MQR) was spelt out.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The R2 and R1 considered the qualifications of both the Applicant and the Interested party and the Interested Party was promoted provisionally and the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s appeal to R1 was not successful. \par \par In the circumstances of this case the question now arises is whether the decision thus reached, after giving the parties a full hearing and after being given the opportunity to put their own views of the case, is reviewable by way of judicial review. \par \par As I see it there was no procedural impropriety in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The Court is in effect being asked to substitute its own view to that of R1 and R2 on the matter of who of the two is better qualified for the post under the guise of the misinterpretation of the }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 qualification requirements}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 for the post in question and to consider the two applicants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 positions in the light of their qualification.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 May be that both are qualified for the post but one is more qualified than the other in the eyes of R1 and R2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 These matters are entirely in the province of R1 and R2 and for their consideration and determination in their professional capacities.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 If the Courts were to entertain applications for judicial revie w in circumstances such as this, they will unnecessarily be cluttered with judicial review cases and that would open the floodgates for inappropriate applications. \par \par In coming to the decision to which R1 and R2 have come, I find that there was no procedural impropriety.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 They have not taken into account any irrelevant consideration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is not a decision which no reasonable tribunal would have come to.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The statement of }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Lord Greene MR }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corporation}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (1948) 1 KB 223 (CA) at 230}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 it is stated as follows and it is worth noting: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is true to say that, if a decision on a competent matter is so unreasonable that no unreasonable authority would have come to it, the Courts could infer}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 I agree with the Respondent s that the applicant has not pointed out to any particular part of either the Public Service Regulations 1999 or Public Service (Appeal) Regulations 1999 which have not been complied with by either R1 or R2 to enable the Court to review the decision.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In this case as }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Lord Hailsham L.C.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 said in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 R. W (An infant)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (1971) AC 682 at 700: \tab \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 two reasonable persons can perfectly come to opposite conclusions on the same set of facts without forfeiting their title to be considered reasonable}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The respondents have acted within the powers vested in them under the said Regulations and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 section 140}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 1997 Constitution}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 . \par \par They have followed the following principles established at page 19 of the Judgment of Fiji Court of Appeal in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Anuradha Charan v Public Service Commission & Ors.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14361525 ABU000}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14361525 .19}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 92 and this is pertinent to the issue before me: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Clearly the Commission must observe the proper rules and procedures in seeking and considering applications for vacancies.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In so doing they must evaluate evidence of all aspects of the candidates abilities, qualifications and attitudes.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Having done so, they are left with a discretion to decide the suitability of the candidate for the post under consideration.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 That discretion must include the right to decide, if based on proper grounds, that despite fulfilling all the stated qualifications, the candidate may still not be suitable.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 There may be many reasons why a particular person should not be appointed despite suitable qualifications on paper and there is no right of automatic appointment in the event that no other qualified person applies}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In the context of this case the following passage at page 23 from }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Anuradha Charan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (supra) is also worthy of note and the court will only interfere if the decision is unreasonable: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In general terms administrative circulars do not have statutory force and are not enforceable by judicial review.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 However, the Courts have frequently held that the public are entitled to expect an authority to follow guidelines it lays down itself in published circulars. .... It would be unrealistic to attempt to enforce every detail of such circulars.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The Court will look at the document and consider whether the authority has followed the principles set out if it has failed in any particular aspect, it will only negative the whole decision if it makes it unreasonable}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid14361525 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 On the evidence before me this certainly is not a case for judicial review as}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 I find there are no grounds for it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Judicial review is a process by which the High Court exercises its supervisory ju risdiction over the proceedings and decisions of inferior courts, tribunals and other bodies or persons who carry out quasi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 judicial functions or who are charged with the performance of public acts and duties. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 As I see it, the applicant is in actual fact wanting the Court to go into the merits of the decision which is not the function of judicial review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In a judicial review the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s function is to review not the merits of the decision in respect of which the application for judicial review is made, but the decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 making process itself.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Chief Constable of the North Wales Police v Evans}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 , (1982 1 WLR 1155 at 1174) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Lord Brightman}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 said: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Judicial review, as the words imply, is not an appeal from a decision, but a review of the manner in which the decision was made}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 And as }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Sir Thomas Bingham MR}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 said on an application for judicial review, in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 R v Cambridge District Health Authority ex p B}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (10.3.95 C.A NLJ March 24, 1995 p.415):}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par \par }\pard \ql \fi720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 ..... that the courts are not, contrary to what is sometimes believed, arbiters as to the merits of the case of this kind.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Were we to express opinions as to the likelihood of the effectiveness of medical treatment, or as to the merits of medical judgment, then we should be straying far from the sphere which under our constitution is accorded to us.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 We have one function only, which is to rule upon the lawfulness of decisions.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 That is a function to which we should strictly confine ourselves.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 This is a case where one could be tempted to substitute one}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s own view for that of R1 and R2 in whom are vested the relevant power and to concern oneself with the merits of the particular case. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is expected of a decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 maker to bear in mind the following words of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Lord Hailsham}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Evans}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (supra) at p.1160 which are quite apt on the facts and circumstances of this case: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 This remedy, vastly increased in extent, and rendered, over a long period in recent years, of infinitely more convenient access than that provided by the old prerogative writs and actions for a declaration, is intended to prote ct the individual against the abuse of power by a wide range of authorities, judicial, quasi}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 judicial,}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 and, as would originally have been thought when I first practised at the Bar, administrative.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is not intended to take away from those authorities the powers and discretions properly vested in them by law and to substitute the courts as the bodies making the decisions.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is intended to see that the relevant authorities use their powers in a proper manner}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In the light of the authorities and for the reasons given the Court in this case is unable to usurp the function of the Appeal Board (R1).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The decisions arrived at have not been Wednesbury unreasonable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 As was said by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Macpherson J}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 R v Secretary of State for Education and Science ex parte Island}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (ALR 1992 p177 at p85): \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The case indicates that parties must be given }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 a fair crack of the whip}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 They must be allowed to put their case fairly and fully in accordance with the atmosphere of the case and in accordance with the way in which they are entitled to judge that the case is going.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 As stated above this was done in the case before me.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 There was no denial of natural justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 In a judicial review the Court is only concerned with the lawfulness of the decision }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 making process and with the requirement that the exercise of any statutory power affecting an applicant}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s rights or interests are performed in accordance with the rules of natural justice, that is, fairly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Mr. Munshi, the Chief Education Officer whose evidence I accept cleared the point about the difference between 5D and 5C resulting in the applicant not meeting the MQR. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 I shall conclude with the following remarks of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Brennan J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Attorney}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 -}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 General (N.S.W.) V Quin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 (1990) 170 CLR 1 at 35: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 The question can be put quite starkly: when an administrat ive power is conferred by the legislature on the executive and its lawful exercise is apt to disappoint the expectations of an individual, what is the jurisdiction of the courts to protect that individual}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 s legitimate expectations against adverse exercises of the powers?}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 I have no doubt that the answer is: none, Judicial Review provides no remedies to protect interests, falling short of enforceable rights, which are apt to be affected by the lawful exercise of executive or administrative power.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 If it were o therwise, the courts would be asserting a jurisdiction, in protection of individual interests, to override the law by which a power to affect those interests is conferred on the repository.}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Bearing in mind the availability of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 grounds for judicial review, the Court has on the facts and circumstances of this case been alive to the possibility of R1 and R2 as decision makers acting unlawfully by acting ultra vires, committing errors of law, or breaches of natural justice, reaching decisions which no reasona ble tribunal could have reached, or otherwise abusing its powers. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 I find that the application for judicial review is devoid of merits.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 It is therefore for the above reasons dismissed with costs to the Respondents in the sum of $400.00.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8677032\charrsid8677032 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14361525 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 D. Pathik \par Atg. }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid8677032 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8677032 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid14361525 \par At Suva \par 3 April 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14032094\charrsid14361525 \par }}