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\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 136 OF 2001
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\par Ms. N. Baswaiya with Ms. N. Karan for Plaintiff
\par Mr. R. Matabalavu for Defendant 
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) from the defendant on the ground that he is entitled to the possession and that the defendant is in continuous occupation of the said quarters without the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
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\par The affidavit in support of summons sworn by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Ratu Meli Bainimarama}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
of the Ministry of Fijian Affairs as Permanent Secretary and Chairman, Draiba and Service Street Housing Committee states, inter alia, that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249 -}{
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the said Quarters is a Government Quarters administered by the Ministry of Fijian Affairs and allocated to Mr. Sekove Koroi and occupied by Koroi and his family which include the defendant by virtue of being an employe
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 The defendant alleged that about February 1999 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 In response to this Mr. Bainimarama deposed, inter alia, that whilst admitting that there was that decision to purchase the quarters, }{
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s husband who was a public servant died on 22 November, 1998 that is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 before}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
 the decision for the sale of the said quarters were made in February 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 '.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{
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neither the Defendant nor her husband are entitled to the offer for the purchase of the said quarters at Vaturua Lane, because none of them was a public servant when the decision was made to sell the said quarter
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 .
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Defendant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s response}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
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\par The defendant through her Affidavit in Reply admits that she has been in occupation of the said Quarters with her deceased husband since 1985.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Her husband died on 22 November 1998.
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\par She
 maintained that she has authority and/or approval to remain in occupation of the land while awaiting receipt of an offer to purchase the land pursuant to a Government decision in February 1999 that the individual occupants of the several lots and quarter
s at Vaturua Lane should be provided with an offer to purchase the occupied lot on long}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 term lease.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
This fact she says has not been disclosed by Mr. Bainimarama and he is aware of such Government decisions, a decision which included her and her husband.
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\par The defendant says that she is quite willing to purchase the land }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 pursuant to the original terms of Government}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s decision and meanwhile make suitable arrangement to discharge outstanding rental arrears}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 .
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\par In these circumstances she says that the application should be dismissed.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Determination of the issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
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\par The facts of this case have been sufficiently outlined hereabove.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Section 169}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Land Transfer Act Cap. 131}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249  (hereafter referred to as the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 ), in so far as it is relevant, provides:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13828249 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 The following persons may summon any person in possession of land to appear before a Judge in chambers to show cause why the person summoned should not give up possession to the applicant:}
{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13828249 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13828249 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 The last registered proprietor of the land.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}.....}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 ....}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13828249 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par Bearing in mind the contents of Mr. Bainimarama}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s affidavit sworn on 19 October 2001, and not disputed by the defendant,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
I am satisfied that the plaintiff is the proper }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 party}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249  before the Court in so far as the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 registered proprietor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249  requirement under s169 is concerned.
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\par It cannot be doubted and I find as facts that as a public servant the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s husband (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 ) was entitled to occupation of the land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 By virtue of the deceased}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
s employment the defendant with her children also occupied the land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 However, the defendant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
s eligibility and entitlement to occupy the Quarters ceased upon her husband}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s death on 22nd November 1998.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 I accept Mr. Bainimarama}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s explanation as to defendant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s non}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 eligibility to occupy the land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 I reject the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s argument altogether as to the reason for continuing to occupy the land and her entitlement to purchase the land.
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\par On the facts as I have found them, the defendant has no right at all to the occupation of the land.
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\par In an application under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 s169}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 , as provided for under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
s172}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249  of the Ac
t the defendant is summoned and she may show cause why she refuses to give possession and if she proves to the satisfaction of the Court a right to possession or can establish an arguable defence the application will be dismissed with costs in her favour.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
Here, on the affidavit evidence before me and legal submissions made I find that no serious conflict is raised except the circumstances in which the defendant says she happens to be on the land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 That is not a tangible evidence establishing a right to occupy vis }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249 \'e0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
 vis the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
s rights as proprietors of the land.
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\par In this case the defendant has not shown cause of any substance in law to remain in possession to enable me to decide in her favour.
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\par In the result the title of the registered proprietor will prevail over anything that the defendant has said.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
There will therefore be an order that the defendant give vacant possession of the said Quarters with execution stayed for a month from the date of this judg}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13828249 ment with no order as to costs.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13828249 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13828249 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 At Suva
\par 8 February 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8535843\charrsid13828249 
\par }}