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CASE NO: HAM0}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 013 OF 2004S \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Between:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 THE STATE \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Applicant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 And:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 ESHWAR CHAND \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Respondent \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par Hearing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 4th May 2004 \par Ruling:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 6th May 2004 \par \par Counsel:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Mr. D. Prasad for State \par Mr. C. Latchman for Respondent \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 RULING \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par This is an application by the State to enlarge time for appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 It is made by notice of motion and affidavit filed on the 26th of March 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 An earlier application was made before me but was struck out on the 15th of March 2004 on the ground of the non-appearance of State counsel. \par \par The Respondent was charged as follows: \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE DRUG INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR ANY DRUG}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 : Contrary to section 102(1) and 114 of the Land Transport Act 35 of 1998. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Particulars of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 ESHWAR CHAND s/o Ram Prasad, on the 17th day of August 2003, at Navua in the Central Division, drove a motor vehicle registered number BN743 on Queens Road, Tokotoko, Navua whilst under the influence of intoxicatin g liquor or any drug to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the said motor vehicle. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par The Respondent pleaded guilty to the charge on the 21st of January 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 He was fined $200 and awarded 3 demerit points.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 The proposed grounds of appeal are: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 that the learned Magistrate erred in law when he failed to impose the maximum provided period of disqualification in that there were no sufficient reasons for not doing so; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 that the learned Magistrate erred as a matter of law in awarding 3 demerit points in circumstances in which there was no or no sufficient reason for the exercise of the discretion not to impose the maximum period of disqualification. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par Counsel for the Respondent opposes enlargement of time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 He submits that the court had a discretion not to disqualify the Respondent from driving, that there were no merit in the appeal, and that the Applicant had failed to show good grounds to justify enlargement of time. \par \par In }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Kester Yee & Others v. The State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 HAM00}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 47 of 2002S I summarised the grounds relevant in considering applications to enlarge time for appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 They are that counsel was not present at the Magistrates\rquote Court hearing, that a difficult question of law was involved, the sanction of the DPP was required, the inability of the Ap plicant to get a copy of the court record, lack of legal knowledge and an obviously meritorious appeal. \par \par In this case I do not consider that the State has shown good cause under section 310 of the Criminal Procedure Code.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 According to the affidavit of David George Toganivalu, the police docket recommending appeal had arrived at the DPP\rquote s Office by the 9th of February 2004, 8 days before the expiry of the appeal period.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Although an application to enlarge time was first filed only 6 days after the period for appeal expired, that application was never heard solely because of the failure of State counsel to appear in court to argue it. \par \par The appeal, if filed today, will be 3\'bd months after the date of conviction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 I cannot accept that the administrative delays allu ded to in the affidavit of David Toganivalu, satisfactorily explain such delay. \par \par Nor can I say that the grounds of appeal are so compelling that I should allow enlargement of time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Although it is difficult to assess merit without the court record, several judgments have now been delivered by the High Court about the disqualification provisions of the Land Transport Act, and I see no public interest reason why the court should clarify the point further with this appeal, out of time as it is. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 In all the circumstances I do not consider that the State has shown sufficient grounds for enlargement of time to appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8204103 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 This application is dismissed. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 Nazhat Shameem \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8204103 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4135814\charrsid8204103 \par At Suva \par 6th May 2004 \par }}