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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 v. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 1.\tab PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD \par 2.\tab MINISTRY OF HEALTH \par 3. \tab ELINA RAIWALUI \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Respondents \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Ex}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 -}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 parte: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 MUNSAMY REDDY \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Mr. R.P. Singh for Applicant \par Mr. S. Sharma for Respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 DECISION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 By summons dated 20 July 2001 the Respondents have applied to Court for an Order that the Applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s application for a judicial review of the decision of the Public Service Appeal Board dated 28 November 2000 be st ruck out upon the ground that: 1. It is scandalous, frivolous and vexatious and 2. that it is otherwise an abuse of the process of the Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The application is made under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Or.18 r.18(1)(b) & (d)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 High Court Rules 1988}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this Court.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683\charrsid11882683 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Background facts}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par \par On 10 October 1999 the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s appeal to Public Service Appeal Board against the decision of the Ministry of Health not to promote him to the position of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 executive officer}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 was disallowed. \par \par His application for judicial review was allowed by the Court and the decision of the Appeal Board was quashed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 After rehearing the appeal on 6 November 2000, the Board made a decision on 28 November 2000 disallowing to appeal for promotion to the position of Executive Officer.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 He again sought judicial review on 15 January 2001 (the present application for judicial review). \par \par The position at present is that on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 6 March 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 the applicant had been promoted to the position of Executive Officer in the Ministry of Justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 His appointment has also been Gazetted ( }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Gazette No. 31 of 12 April 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 No appeal has been lodged against the promotion. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Respondent}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par \par The Respondents say that in these circumstances the pending judicial review now becomes merely academic and will not achieve any useful purpose. \par \par It is further submitted that it will be impractical for the Board and will be detrimental to good administration for the Board to re}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 hear an appeal on whether a person should be promoted to the position of Executive Officer, when in fact that person has already been promoted to that position. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Therefore respondents say that the judicial review is now frivolous and vexatious and an abuse of the process of the Court for the applicant to pursue this judicial review against the decision of the Board when he has in fact already obtained the promotion to the position of the Executive Officer and has achieved the result that he was seeking in his appeal to the Board and in this judicial review application. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Applicant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par It is the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s submission, inter alia, that the respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 application is itself }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 frivolous and vexatious, tends to prejudice, embarrass or delay the fair hearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 of the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s judicial review and it is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 otherwise an abuse of the process of the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 He says that if he succeeds in this judicial review he will be entitled to seek promotion and return to the post of Executive Officer at St. Giles Hospital backdated at least from 9.8.99 if not from 6.11.97 when the third respondent was appointed to act.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 He said that he is seeking a declaratory judgment on the ground that the Board is biased and is no longer in a position to give a fair decision. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Consideration of the issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 I have before me for consideration of the issue the useful written submissions from both counsel. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The issue for the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s determination is whether in view of the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP 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Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 He could have very easily refused to accept promotion and continue with the judicial review. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 I agree with the respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 argument that no useful purpose will be served in continuing with the review.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 If the matter goes back to the Board, there will be nothing for it to decide as the Executive Officer}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 s post has already been accepted by the applicant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 It is not what the applicant wants but what the law permits.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The applicant wants the best of both the worlds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The Court is not sitting to decide on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 hypothetical}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 situation and it is in actual fact going to be an }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 academic exercise}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 which the Court does not do in a review.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 That is not one of the functions of judicial review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 If the Court were to do so it will be detrimental to good administration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 It is clear that the application if allowed to be continued will be frivolous and vexatious and an abuse of the process of the court. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 On hypothetical and academic applications }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Lord Goff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 R v Secretary of State for Home Department, ex parte Wynne}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 ([1993] 1 WLR 115 (HL)) said this which is apt: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 It is well established that this House does not decide hypothetical questions.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 If the House were to do so, any conclusion, and the accompanying reasons, could in their turn constitute no more than obiter dicta, expressed without the assistance of a concrete factual situation, and w ould not constitute a binding precedent for the future}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Further in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Ainsbury v Millington }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 [1987] 1 W.L.R. 379 (HL) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Lord Bridge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 on the same subject said:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 It has always been a fundamental feature of our judicial system that the courts decide disputes betw een parties before them; they do not pronounce on abstract questions of law when there is no dispute to be resolved}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 In the review before the Court the applicant still intends to pursue the claim for damages against the respondents.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 I agree with counsel for the respondents that under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Or. 53 r.7 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 damages can only be awarded where a judicial review would first be available.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 When certiorari is not available a claim for damages cannot be made separately on its own.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The situation is well stated by the Privy Council in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Davy v Spelthorne Borough Council}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 [1984] AC 262 by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Lord Wilberforce}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 thus: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The right to award damages conferred by Order 53 Rule 5 is by its terms linked to an application for judicial review.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Unless judicial review would lie, damages cannot be given. ...}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Since no prerogative writ, or order, in relation to the present claim could be sought, since consequently, no declaration or injunction could be asked for, no right to judicial review exists under rule 1, and no consequential claim for damages can be made under rule 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Having come to the conclusion that there is merit in the Respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 grounds for striking out, the matter of considering the aspect of damages does not arise and I do not propose to say any more on it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 To sum up, the judicial review is a discretionary remedy.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 While the review has been pending the applicant has accepted the post of Executive Officer for which he has been knocking the door of the Court.\tab \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Therefore, in the changed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 circumstances as far as the applicant is concerned, one has to look at the position as it stands.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 The applicant knew very well what he was doing when he accepted the position.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Hence the respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 present application under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Or.18 r.18}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 is quite appropriate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 In the outcome, the applicant has suffered no injustice and that }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 to grant the remedy would produce a barren result there are no grounds for granting relief}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 O}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Connor L.J}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 . in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 R v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, ex parte Everett}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 [1989] 1 All E.R 655 at 659 (C.A.). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 F or these reasons, in the circumstances, in the exercise of my discretion I allow the application and dismiss the application for judicial review with costs against the applicant in favour of the respondents in the sum of $150.00.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11882683 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138368 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 D. Pathik \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid11882683 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11882683 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid5138368 \par At Suva \par 12 April 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15287519\charrsid5138368 \par }}