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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Applicant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par Mr. I. Tuberi for the Applicant \par Mr. W. Calanchini with Capt. S. Navoti for the Respondent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548\charrsid12152548 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 JUDGMENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 applicant Solomone Sila Kotobalavu }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 ( the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 applicant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 ) as Permanent Secretary for Finance has pursuant to Order for leave granted him on 27 September 2001 applied fo r Judicial review of what he calls the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 respondent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 , namely, The Secretary, Public Service Commission (hereafter referred to as the (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Secretary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 ) made on 19 September 2001 conveying the Commission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s findings of guilt against the applicant on all the six disciplinary charges laid against him. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 decision}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The so called }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 impugned is contained in the Public Service Commission memorandum dated 19 September 2001 signed by A Jale, Secretary of the Public Service Commission addressed to the applicant which reads as follows: \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 At its meeting held today, 19 September 2001, the Public Service Commission considered the five (5) allegations of breaches of the Public Service Code of Conduct filed against you on 06.09.01 by the Secretary for t he Public Service, your various responses to the allegations, together with the submission from your solicitor. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Commission found you guilty on all five (5) allegations. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Before the Commission decides on the imposition of penalty in terms of Regulation 22(a) - (g) of the Public Service Regulations 1999, it has agreed that you be given the opportunity to mitigate before the Commission. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Commission has decided to meet with you at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday 26 September, 2001 at the Chairman}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s Board Room, PSC, Berkely Crescent, Suva and you are allowed the choice to appear in person or be represented by another per}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 son or the combination of both. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548\charrsid12152548 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Relief sought}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The relief sought by the applicant is as follows:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 AN ORDER OF CERTIORARI}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 to remove the said dec isions (findings) of the Respondent to this Honourable Court and the same be quashed. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 A DECLARATION}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 that the Applicant lawfully and legally in exercising his powers vested under section 5 and section 9(2) of the Finance Act 1981 in freezing Suliasi Sorovakatini}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s salary. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 A DECLARATION}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 that the Respondent was negligent in performing its duty when it failed to transfer or discipline Suliasi Sorovakatini when they were made aware of the allegations against Sorovakatini. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Damages \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Grounds of relief}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent was biased in that it became the prosecutor and judge in the disciplinary hearing. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent first made the demand to have Sorovakatini}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 salary released. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent was the writer of the disciplinary charges. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent was also the writer of the decision. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent participated in all the aspect of the disciplinary proceedings. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent was in breach of the rules of natural justice in: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 failing to give an opportunity to the Applicant to cross-examine the witnesses on the matters before it on the question of guilt. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 failing to provide an independent tribunal to hear the allegations against the Applicant.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent was unreasonable in:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 failing to recognise that the Applicant was trying to protect the misuse and mismanagement of the Government Funds at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 disciplining the Applicant for lawfully exercising his powers under the Finance Act 1981 to protect further misuse and abuse of the Government funds in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Respondent has failed to give any reasons for their decisions (findings)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Background facts}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The relevant facts surrounding the judicial review have been summarized by Mr. Calanchini (the Respondent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s counsel) in his written submission which are as follows: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 A\tab On 6 September 2001, five (5) disciplinary charges were laid by the Respondent against the Applicant for: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls5\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 His unilateral decision to initiate disciplinary action in respect of Sualiasi Sorovakatini by fre ezing his fortnightly salary and thereby usurping the powers of the Commission. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls5\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 His freezing the fortnightly salary of Suliasi Sorovakatini thereby usurping the powers of the Commission. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls5\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 His refusal to comply with the lawful instructions of the Respondent to re-instate the said fortnightly salary. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls5\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 His refusal to comply with a second lawful instruction of the Respondent for the re-instatement of the said fortnightly salary. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (v)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls5\ilvl1\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 His withholding part of the September expenditure warrant for the Commission with the intent to pressure and improperly influence the Respondent and/or the Commission concerning allegations made by the Applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 against Suliasi Sorovakatini. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 As ordered, I have before me the written submissions from both Counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 They were very helpful.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 I would like to state that most, if not all of the grounds on which relief is sought are the same as in Judicial Review No. 31 of 2001 which was by the same Applicant as in this case except that the employee involved}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Suliasi Sorovakatini}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par \par The legal arguments put forward by both counsel are also almost the same as in the said JR 31 of 2001. \par \par Since the grounds are almost identical I will not want to reiterate what I have said in No. 31 of 2001 but I will make certain additional remarks and observations in the light of the submissions made by counsel.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 I will consider this application under almost the same heads as in No. 31/2001. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Determination of the issues \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 A.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls6\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Decision - Is there one? \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par I find that there was no decision in this case which would entitle the applicant to apply for judicial review under Order 53 of the High Court Rules 1988.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The application in other words is premature and the applicant ought to await the finalisation of the matter that is before the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Public Service Commission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Commission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The applicant was required to appear before the Commission to consider }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 penalty}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 after being found guilty on the disciplinary charges laid against}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 him.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 He failed to go before the Co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 m}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 mission but instead decided to apply for the judicial review of his finding of guilty. \par \par I refer to the Honourable the Chief Justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Practice Note No. 1 of 1993}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 on the subject of }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Judicial Review of Interlocutory Orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 and this I have referred in JR of No. 31 of 2001 where in short, inter alia, he states that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 the legal pro fession is therefore requested to note that only in the most exceptional cases will the High Court grant leave judicially to review interlocutory decisions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 There are no }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 most exceptional circumstances}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 here.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 For a detailed consideration of whether there is a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 or not see my judgment in JR No. 31 of 2001. \par \par On this aspect alone I dismiss the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 However, in deference to the submissions made by both counsel on various grounds in the application I shall deal with them and make certain observations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 B.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls6\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Is the proper Respondent before the Court? \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par The only }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Respondent}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 in this case is The }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Secretary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Public Service Commission}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Secretary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 ). \par \par The Secretary has specific functions and takes no part in any decision-making in the disciplinary proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 I have dealt at length with his appointment and function as provided under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s.17}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Public Service Act 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 and I refer counsel to my treatment of this aspect in JR No. 31 of 2001 and would not want to rewrite here what I said there. \par \par In short, the wrong person has been named as the Respondent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The Secretary has no }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 locus standi}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 in the present application. \par \par For these reasons, on this ground also I dismiss the application for judicial review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Other issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par \par Other grounds for judicial review have been raised by the applicant with which I will deal with as hereunder. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Bias}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par \par For the reasons I have stated in JR No. 31 of 2001 no question of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 bias}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 arises in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 For my consideration of this subject I would ask counsel to read my judgment in JR No. 31 of 2001. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Freezing employee}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 s salary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par \par The applicant seeks a declaration that he acted lawfully and legally in exercising his power under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 section 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 and }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 section 9(2)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Finance Act, Cap. 69}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 on freezing the salary of Suliasi Sorovakatini, who is an officer and an employee as defined under the Public Service Act 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par \par Because I am dismissing the application on two grounds referred to hereabove I do not propose to deal with this aspect of the matter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Both counsel have made useful written submissions on this matter but unless I have proper or right Respondent or Respondents before me I see no purpose will be served in dealing or determining this issue. \par \par I make similar comment in relation to the allegation of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 negligence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 by the applicant against the Secretary when he failed to transfer or discipline the officer when he was made aware of the allegations against the Officer.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Similarly, on the question of transfer it appears that it is within the jurisdiction of the Commission under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Regulation 13}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Public Service (General) Regulations 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 to do so by giving, inter alia, proper notice. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Disciplinary Proceedings, Natural Justice and Right to Cross-examine}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 It appears that the Commission proceeded to hear the disciplinary charges in accordance with the powers vested in it under }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 section 147}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Constitution}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Regulation 22}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the Public Service (General) Regulations where the procedure for taking disciplinary proceedings in relation to the breaches of Code of Conduct are set out. \par \par Whether or not the correct procedure was followed or not is not for me to decide upon or whether there was a denial of natural justice because the application for judicial review has been made prematurely in my view as I have stated hereabove. \par \par No doubt the applicant cannot or should not be denied natural justice (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Regulation 22}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Public Service Regulations 1999}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 However when the hearing takes place the Court can then look to see whether he was denied natural justice and whether there was need for an oral hearing, but o f course whether there ought to be an oral hearing will depend upon the subject-matter and the circumstances of the particular case. \par \par On the question of right to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 cross-examine}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 I refer to my judgment in JR No. 31 of 2001 where I have made certain observations. \par \par As for the giving of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 reasons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 , that will also depend on the nature of the case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 It is not that in every case reasons have to be given.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 There are many decided cases on this point.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 However, as far as this case is concerned I am not required to decide on this aspect in view of the reasons I have given for the dismissal of this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 The same comment will apply in the matter of the complaint about unreasonableness of the so-called }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 . \par \par Doubt has also been cast on whether the applicant has exhausted his }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 alternative remedy}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 of appeal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 This is something which the applicant may have to consider when he decides to take a certain course of action in the matter of disciplinary proceedings in due course. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par \par To sum up, as I said in JR No. 31 of 2001, because the wrong person has been named as the Respondent and also because the finding is only interlocutory and no }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 decision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 has been reached in this case it is a premature application for judicial review and for these two reasons particularly, t he application cannot be considered as it stands. \par \par Although some observations have been made by me on the various aspects like }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 bias}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 cross-examination}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 , it does not mean that I have made a finding on these matters on the facts of this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 However, if the application comes before this Court free from the shortcomings referred to hereabove by me, these aspects will definitely have to be considered on the whole of the facts once a decision is made. \par \par In this case in the interests of justice, under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Order 53 r.9(4) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 I will remit the matter of the disciplinary proceedings to the Public Service Commission which heard the charges to reach a decision herein possibly by calling the applicant before it as it did by its letter on the question of penalty.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Once a decision is reached, the applicant will be at liberty to consider what course of action to take. \par \par For these reasons the application is dismissed with each party to bear his own costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12152548 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 D. Pathik \par Atg. }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12152548 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par At Suva \par 22 February 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4589847\charrsid12152548 \par }}