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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Mr. R. P. Singh for the Applicant
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\par By }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 summons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  dated 23 May 2002 the applicant has applied to Court for}{
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 an order that the decision of Pathik J dated 12 April 2002 in striking out the Applicant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 On the hearing of the summons Mr. Singh abandoned his prayer to set aside the said decision and wished to merely }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
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\par The application is made on the following grounds (as stated by the applicant):}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
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That the learned trial Judge erred in law in failing to hold that the RHC Order 15 rule does not allow any objection to raise on an application for declaratory judgment and the RHC Order 53 rule 9(5) allow
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\par In support of his application the applicant in his affidavit stated, inter alia, that he is}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
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stry in discriminating me and denying me promotion is so reprehensible}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
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\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 subsequent promotion from 6 March 2001 did not compensate me the loss I had suf
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The learned counsel for the Respondents Mr S. Sharma, raised the preliminary issue in this application that the applicant is }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 out of time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  to appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The decision was given on 12 April 2002, the order was perfected on 17 April; time for appealing was on or before 8 May but application for leave was not made until 23 May 2002.}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 He argues that because the applicant was later promoted does not mean that he should have been promoted in the first place.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
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\par Mr Singh for the applicant admits that he is out of time to appeal but he says that he is not seeking an extension of time to appeal from this Court but leave to appeal only.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 He said that if leave is granted he will apply to Court of Appeal for extension, but if this Court refuses leave he will apply to Court of Appeal for both extension and leave.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Counsel submitted that the applicant wants to appeal because he is aggrieved as he has not been compensated for 
in damages when his judicial review application was dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Consideration of the Summons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
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\par Before I consider the Summons I state briefly the background to the case out}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 of which this application arises.
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\par In dismissing the application for judicial review on 12 April 2002, I said, inter alia, as follows:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693 
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\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 In the review before the Court the applicant still intends to pursue the claim for damages against the respondents.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 I agree with counsel for the respondents that under }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Or. 53 r.7 }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 damages can only be awarded where a judicial review would first be available.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 When certiorari is not available a claim for damages cannot be made separately on its own.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The situation is well stated by the Privy Council in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Davy v Spelthorne Borough Council}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  [1984] AC 262 by }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Lord Wilberforce }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 thus:
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 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\insrsid3231091  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Unless judicial review would lie, damages cannot be given. ... Since no prerogative writ, or order, in relation to the present}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 claim cou
ld 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.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Having come to the conclusion that there is merit in the Respondents}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
 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.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 To sum up, the judicial review is a discretionary remedy.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 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.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Therefore, in the changed circumstances as far as the applicant is concerned,}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 one has to look at the position as it stands.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The applicant knew very well what he was doing when he accepted the position.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Hence the respondents}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  present application}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 under }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Or.18 r.18}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  is quite appropriate.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 In the outcome, the applicant has suffered no injustice and that }{
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to grant the remedy would produce a barren result there are no grounds for granting relief}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
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\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 R v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, ex parte Everett}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  [1989] 1 All E.R 655 at 659 (}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 C.A.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 ).}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par In the case before me the said decision was interlocutory one, hence no appeal lay without the leave of the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 (}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Hunt v. Allied Bakeries, Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  [1986] 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  All }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 ER 513 (C.A).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Also }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 s12 (2)(f)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Court of Appeal Act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  provides that:
\par 
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 (2) No appeal shall lie
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\par }\pard \ql \li1584\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1584\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 (f) withou
t the leave of the judge or of the Court of Appeal from any interlocutory order or interlocutory judgment made or given by a judge of the Supreme Court except ......}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 To grant or refuse leave is a discretionary matter in each case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
As was said by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Brett, M.R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
Re Manchester Economic Building Society}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  (1883) 24 Ch.1 488 at 497:
\par 
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 I know of no rule other than this, that the court has 
power to give the special leave and exercising its judicial discretion is bound to give the special leave if justice requires that that leave should be given.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 However, the court in exercising its discretion has to ensure that the rights and interests of the Respondents are considered equally with that of the Applicant (}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Latchmi v Moti}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  10 F.L.R. 138 at 142 C.A.).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par 
\par I have considered the submissions made by both counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Mr Singh contends that leave to appeal ought to
 be given because the applicant is aggrieved by the said decision and strongly maintains that he is entitled to damages despite his later promotion to the post he was after.
\par 
\par The issue that I have to decide here is whether the order in this particular case is an order from which leave to appeal must be granted within the time limited for appeals from interlocutory orders.
\par 
\par Although Mr. Singh says he is not applying for extension of time to appeal to this Court, it is my firm view that he }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 must}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
 when leave application is being considered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
To extend time is a discretionary matter for the court which has to be exercised judicially with the established principles in mind (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Bahadur Ali & Others v Ilaitia Boila & Others }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Civil Appeal No. ABU0030 of 2002 by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Reddy J.A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
. President Court of Appeal).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The applicant has to satisfy the Court as to why he delayed in applying for leave.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 No reason has been given by him.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Extension of time to appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par 
\par If extension was applied for, but it is not now, some of the factors to be taken into account are the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 length of delay, the reasons for the delay, the chances of the appeal succeeding if time is extended, prejudice to the Respondent.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 (Bahadur Ali, supra).
\par 
\par Even if the application for extension was before me I would not have granted it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 I adopt the following statements of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Mc Hugh J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Gallo v Dawson}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  (1990) 64 ALJR 458 at 459:
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 A case would n
eed to be exceptional before a court would enlarge by many months the time for lodging an appeal simply because the applicant had refrained from appealing until he or she had researched the issues involved.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 In Hughes v National Trustees Executors & Agency
 Co of Australasia Ltd [1978] VR 257, McInerney J pointed out (at 263) that one object of fixing times under court rules is }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 to achieve a time}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 t}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
able for the conduct of litigation in order to achieve finality of judicial determination.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
When the time for appealing has expired, the litigation is at an end; the successful party is entitled to the benefit of the judgment in his or her favour.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 At that stage, the successful party has a }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 vested right to retain the judgment}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
It would make a mockery of O 70, r 3 if, months after the time of appealing has expired, the unsuccessful party could obtain an extension of time on the ground that he or she had delayed appealing because that person wanted to research the issues involv
ed.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Lack of legal knowledge is a misfortune, not a privilege.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Since}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
I am firmly of the opinion that the proposed appeal of the applicant cannot possibly succeed, however, it is unnecessary to determine what conclusion I would have reached in this matter if I had thought that the appeal was arguable.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par On extension of time, the following extract from the judgment of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Privy Council}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Ratnam v Cumarasamy and Another}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  1964 3 All. E.R. 938 at 935 sums up the situation very well:
\par 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The rules of court must, prima facie, be obeyed, and, in order to justify a court in extending the time during which some step in procedure requires to be
 taken, there must be some material on which the court can exercise its discretion.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
If the law were otherwise, a party in breach would have an unqualified right to an extension of time which would defeat the purpose of the rules which is to provide a time table for the conduct of litigation.}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091\charrsid3231091 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 It is important that in judicial reviews time limit must prevail to protect public bodies.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Van de Velde v Special Educational Needs Tribunal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
 [1996] COD 121 there was refusal of extension of time for serving notice of motion for statutory appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Similarly in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 R v Haringey London Borough Council}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 , ex p }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
Haringey Letting Association}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  [1993] COD 489 extension was refused.
\par 
\par There is discretion in the Court to extend time in order to avoid injustice which involves, inter alia, a consideration of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
factors including the prospects of success of the appeal if the extension is granted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
In the light of my said decision for the reasons given, the intended appeal is an uphill battle for the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 applicant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Application for leave
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 I shall now consider whether leave to appeal should be granted or not.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
It has been held in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 R v General Commissioners of Income Tax for Tavistock, ex. p. Worth}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  (1987) 59 T.C 116 by }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Webster J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
giving of leave did not amount to an extension of time, and that the circumstances did not warrant the court exercising its discretion to extend time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 .
\par 
\par For the principles governing grant of leave from interlocutory orders I have borne in mind the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 following extract from the judgment in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Ex Parte Bucknell}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  1936 56 C.L.R 221 at 226.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 At the same time it must be remembered that the prima facie presumption is against appeals from interlocutory orders, and, therefore,}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }
{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 an application for leave to appeal under sec.35(1)(a) should not be granted as of course without consideration of the nature and circumstances of the particular case.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 It would be un
wise to attempt an exhaustive statement of the considerations which should be regarded as a justification for granting leave to appeal in the case of an interlocutory order, but it is desirable that, without doing this, an indication should be given of th
e matters which the court regards as relevant upon an application for leave to appeal from an interlocutory judgment.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091\charrsid3231091 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 And at p. 225 it is stated that:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 But any statement of the matters which would justify granting leave to appeal must be subject to one important qualification which applies to all cases.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 It is this.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
The court will examine each case and, unless the circumstances are exceptional, it will not grant leave if it }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 forms a clear opinion adverse to the success of the proposed appeal}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 (emphasis mine).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 For the purposes of this application the following observations of the then President (Sir Moti Tikaram), Fiji Court of Appeal in}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091  Kelton Investments Limited and Tappoo Limited and Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji & Motibhai & Company Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  (Civil App. 52/95) are apt:}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The Courts have thrown their weight against appeals from interlocutory orders or decisions for very good reasons and hence leave to appeal are not readily given.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Having read the affidavits filed and considered the submissions made I am not persuaded that this application should be treated a
s an exception.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 In my view the intended appeal would have minimal or no prospect of success if leave were granted.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 I am also of the view that the Applicants will not suffer an irreparable harm if stay is not granted.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 For the reasons I have given in my decision as stated hereabove the intended appeal is patently unmeritorious and there are no arguable points requiring decision.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 I find that there are no exceptional circumstances in this case warranting the grant o
f leave and the applicant will not suffer any injustice or prejudice if the application for leave to appeal is refused.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
If anything it is the Respondents who will be greatly prejudiced if leave is granted bearing in mind the whole background to the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 s case and the said firm decision to which I had come.
\par 
\par For these reasons leave to appeal is refused.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 The application is therefore dismissed with costs against the applicant in the sum of $250.00.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3231091 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 Acting Chief Justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3231091 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 At Suva
\par 31 October 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2171693\charrsid3231091 
\par }}