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\par Mr. S. Valenitabua for the Plaintiff
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\par By originating summons dated 25 January 2002 the plaintiff applied for the following relief against the defendant:
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}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Fiji National Provident Fund Act, Cap, 219 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 is invalid, and/or unlawful and/or void.
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s declarations to his wife Virisila Namino a.k.a. Virisila Koroiravudi, the Plaintiff, on the day of his death indicated Joeli Severo Koroiravudi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
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 that the Defendants, the Fiji National Provident Fund Board, do pay }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 all}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  }{
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PF No. AT 365 to his widow the said Virisila Namino a.k.a Virisila Koroiravudi and do disregard the purported nominations of the said Lasaro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{
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\par The plaintiff filed an affidavit in support of the summons.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}Varasiko Cegutuilagi\tab \tab Brother\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 51 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \tab 02.11.65
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}Lasaro Turagadrau\tab \tab Brother\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 51 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \tab 25.03.53
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}Virisila Koroiravudi\tab \tab Wife\tab \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 51 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \tab 1950
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 The issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par It is the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
s contention that the funds held by FNPF under the Nomination should be paid out to her and the couple}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 adopted daughter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  because of the representations and statements made to her by the deceased before his death that all deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s FNPF funds were }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 written}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
out}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  to her and no one else.
\par 
\par The issue therefore is whether in the circumstances of this case the FNPF funds now held by the defendant ought to be paid to the plaintiff and the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 adopted}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  daughter.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par Mr. Valenitabua submits that it was the intention of the Legislature, as evidenced from the Legislative Council Debates 1966 pages 211 to 268 perta
ining to the Fiji National Provident Fund Bill, that in so far as the issue before the Court is concerned that, inter alia, the widow and dependant of the deceased should be provided when nomination is presented to FNPF.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Counsel quoted at some length from 
the Debates and from the speech of the Honourable A.D. Patel (now deceased) where it is stated, inter alia, at page 215:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 It has been thought preferable to leave it to the member to nominate the person or persons who should receive the money as in this wa
y it seems more likely that the persons who are in fact dependant on him will be provided for on his death}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par On this aspect from the Debates the relevant provisions of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Fiji National Provident Fund Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  (the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 ) are}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  sections 32, 34}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Regulation 55}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 .
\par 
\par Counsel then deals with the use of Parliamentary Debates on the interpretation of an Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 He goes on to consider how }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 section 34}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  ought to be interpreted applying the principles applicable to interpretation of statutes.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 He further submits that the plaintiff relies on statements made by her deceased husband immediately before his death.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 He said that the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
s statements were those of a person since deceased and the laws applicable in this instance are about exception to hearsay and about intention.
\par 
\par From the Debates, Mr. Valenitabua submits that the Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 infer and/or aver that the primary object or purpose of the Act is to address contingencies by way of survivors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  benefit to cater for the contingency of widowhood and the loss of the breadwinner}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  and that }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s34}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  of the Act }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 ought to be read in the context of the purpose for which the Act was enacted}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par Counsel submits that the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
s FNPF funds ought to be paid to the plaintiff and the said Mereani and be utilised for their maintenance, and for other purposes, as intended by the Act.
\par 
\par As far as the nominees, apart from the plaintiff, are concerned they are all well to do.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 The nomination, therefore he submits does not }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
comply with the purpose or spirit of the Act i.e. we submit, the dependants should be or are nominated by a member to be paid the survivors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  benefit at the death of this member.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par Counsel wants the Court to interpret the provisions of the Act and Regulations using the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 mischief rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 .
\par 
\par On the statement of the deceased he said that a declaration was made against his pecuniary interest and as such, that declaration is not hearsay.
\par 
\par For these reasons he submits that all monies in the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s account held by the defendant should be paid to the plaintiff for her and their adopted daughter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s benefit.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Defendant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par After the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
s death the sum to which the plaintiff was entitled to under the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Nomination}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  pursuant to }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 section 32}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
Fiji National Provident Fund Act Cap 219}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  was paid out to her on her application.
\par 
\par The defendant says that the law clearly provides incidence when a nomination can be revoked.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
There was no subsequent nomination filed by the deceased member.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 The defendant is not aware of any }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 declaration}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
 as alleged having been made by the deceased member to anyone.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 It is
 submitted by counsel that if the Court were to take such declaration and make orders in favour of the plainfiff it would be opening a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 flood gate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 .
\par 
\par Ms Lal for the defendant submits that the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s claim ought to be dismissed with costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 On the issue
 of declaration and cases cited by counsel, Ms Lal says that in all these cases the Court had on oral evidence given by the witnesses given its decision when the Court had the opportunity to judge on the credibility of the witnesses before accepting such 
declaration.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Consideration of the issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par Before considering the issue it is important to bear in mind the law applicable to payment out pursuant to Nominations as provided in the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Fiji National Provident Fund Act Cap. 219 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 ).
\par 
\par On nomination }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 section 34}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  of the Act provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
Any employee or member of the Fund may, by a memorandum executed in the prescribed manner, nominate a person or person to receive in his or their own right said portions of the amount payable out of the fund under the provisions 
of s.32 on his death as such memorandum shall indicate, and any employee who does not nominate such a person may be required by the board to declare, in writing, that he does not desire to do so.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 And on payment out pursuant to a nomination }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 section 32}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
 of the Act states:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
The Board shall, after the death of any member of the Fund and upon the application of a person nominated under the provisions of section 34, pay to the applicant such part of the sum standing to the credit of such member as shall have bee
n set out in the memorandum executed in accordance with that section.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par For the purposes of the issue before me it is important to bear in mind Regulation 55 of the Act which provides for circumstances in which the nomination can be }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 revoked}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 The revocation as suggested by counsel for the plaintiff is not the law.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 The said Regulation 55 provides: 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 55.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 A nomination shall be revoked }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15086892 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 by the death of the nominee or, where there is more than 1 nominee, by the death of all the nominees in the lifetime of the nominator;

\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15086892 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
so far as relates to the interest thereunder of any nominee, being 1 of 2, or more nominees, by the death of that nominee in the lifetime of the nominator, unless the interest of the nominee is disposed of by the nomination:
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 Provided that, in
 the event of any such revocation, the amount which would have been payable to such deceased nominee shall be paid to the surviving nominees in equal shares;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15086892 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 by a subsequent nomination duly made in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations by the same nominator;
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15086892 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
by the marriage of the nominator as provided in section 34 of the Act, but a nomination shall not be revoked by any will or by any other act, event, or means whatsoever.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 (Amended by Legal Notice 83 of 1969.)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par Mr. Valenitabua}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s main argu
ment is based on his understanding of what the intention of the Legislature was when the Fiji National Provident Fund Bill was presented to be debated by the then Legislative Council.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 He goes to great lengths in citing extracts from the Council Debates.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 It
 will not serve any purpose in commenting on what was said for after debating the Bill it was passed into an Act and that is what we have today and that is the law.
\par 
\par It must be understood by all concerned that, as far as the system and procedure for }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 nominating}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  is concerned it is contained in the Act and in particular in the sections I have cited hereabove.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 The Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 s function is to interpret these sections.
\par 
\par Mr. Valenitabua has made a very novel approach to the issue before me.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 It is indeed a very hollow
 approach and there is no substance in it whatsoever.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
I must commend him for his research but I am afraid it is not of any assistance to him or to this Court.
\par 
\par I find that the law is as clear as crystal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 There is no need for me to resort to either the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 mischief rule}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
 or any other rules of interpretation to interpret the provisions as to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 nomination}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892  in the Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
If what counsel says was meant to be the intention of the legislature then it would have said so in so many words.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
It is clear that what is stated in the said sections is what was intended.
\par 
\par I find that this application is devoid of merits and is a frivolous one.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15086892  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par 
\par Therefore, the nominees must be paid out as nominated by the deceased.
\par 
\par The application is therefore dismissed with costs to defendant in the sum of $300.00.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 D. Pathik
\par Acting Chief Justice
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15086892 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par At Suva
\par 31 October 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9247243\charrsid15086892 
\par }}