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IN THE MATTER of an Application by Yogesh Rai Gokal (f/n Maganlal Gokal) for an Inquiry under Part VI of the Mental Treatment Act.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 APPLICANT
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 (f/n Lallu Gokal)
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\par Counsel for the Applicant:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009969 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Ms R. Lal: Jamnadas & Assoc.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009969 Counsel for the Respondent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009969 \tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 J.J. Udit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009969 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 ) Attorney-General\rquote s Chambers
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Date of Judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009969  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 3 November 2004
\par Time of Judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4009969  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 2.45 p.m.
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\par This is an application made under Sections 39, 41 (2) and 45 of the Mental Treatment Health Act (Cap 113) (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 \'93the Act\'94).}{
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\par The Applicant\rquote s Originating Summons prays as follows}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
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uiry into the mental state of Maganlal Gokal (f/n Lallu Gokal) so as to determine whether he is a person of unsound mind and incapable of managing his affairs; and}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561 
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If Maganlal Gokal (f/n Lallu Gokal) is found to be a person of unsound mind and incapable of managing his affairs a committee or committees be appointed of his person and estate such committee or committees to comprise of the applicant; and
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\par }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Order for Inquiry was made when the matter came before me on 12 October, 2004.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 The Court in exercise of its discretion under Section 41 (2) of the Act also ordered the documents to be served on the Attorney-General\rquote 
s Chambers and to appear as a friend of Maganlal Gokal and assist the Court.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
The Inquiry was adjourned to 19 October, 2004.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 At the 19th October hearing, after hearing Mr Udit\rquote 
s submission on behalf of Mr Maganlal Gokal, the Court ordered that the Department of Social Welfare prepare a report on Maganlal within 14 days.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 The report is now before the Court.
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\par Mr Maganlal Gokal (f/n Lallu Gokal) }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 (\'93the patient\'94)}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969  is 74 years old and suffers from Parkinson\rquote 
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\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 According to the Applicant\rquote s affidavit, the patient has no other close relative except his brother Raj S
agar who now resides in the United States, and their divorced mother Sumitra, who has since re-married and relocated to Australia.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 She has had no contact whatsoever with the patient.
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\par This proceedings are governed by Part VI of the Act.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
First section 39 allows the setting up of an inquiry to ascertain whether a person is of an unsound mind.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 It states}{
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any person subject to the jurisdiction of the Court who is alleged to be of unsound mind, is or is not of unsound mind and incapable of managing himself and his affairs.
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\par However it is specifically in respect of Section 39 (1) that this Inquiry was ordered although the issues such as the duration of the patient\rquote s mental state or condition and next of Kin will arise in the course of the inquiry.
\par 
\par Who can make the application?}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Section 40 of the Act states that}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739 :
}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3867739 {\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 \'9340.\tab 
Application for such inquiry may be made by any person related by blood or marriage to the person alleged to be of unsound mind, or by any officer in the public service of Fiji nominated by the Minister for the purpose of making the application.\'94}{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par Quite clearly, the Applicant, Yogesh Rai, being a son of the patient, can apply.
\par 
\par The fact that the Notice of Inquiry required under Section 41 of the Act is to be served on the person alleged to be of unsound mind and to any other person related
 by blood or marriage, as well as the provisions granting the Court general discretion to order substituted service on behalf of the person alleged to be of unsound mind, ensures the protection of the interests of not only the person alleged to be of unso
und mind, but equally of his relatives.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
The same theme on the protection of his interest is carried over to the provision of Section 42 requiring, if the Court deemed it necessary, the attendance before the Court for the purpose of personal examination, the
 person alleged to be of unsound mind. All of these provisions points to and reflects the belief that the State bears the ultimate responsibility in not only providing for the reception and care of mental patients, but ensuring their interests including t
hose of their families are secured and protected.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par Section 43 sets out the questions to be decided by the Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
In determining whether a person is of unsound mind and is incapable of managing himself and his affairs, the Court shall take into account medical reports and other relevant information.
\par 
\par If the Court is satisfied that the person is of unsound mind and is incapable of managing himself and his affairs, the Court may appoint a committee or committees of persons, under section 45 of the Act, to look after the person\rquote 
s health as well as his estate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 The Applicant in this instance, asks to be appointed as the committee for both the person and the estate.

\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3867739 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid3867739 Medical Reports
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 \f169\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
There are 3 medical reports tendered by the Applicant in support of his application.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
The reports are from Dr. Rao, Consultant physician at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Dr. Edmund Woo a neurologist from Hong Kong, and a Dr. Ung Eng Khean, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist from Singapore.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Each physician, had in turn examined the patient and made their own independent reports.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par Dr. Woo examined the patient on 23 February 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 His prognosis is clear saying of the patient}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3867739 \b\i\f169\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 \'93
He has advanced Parkinson\rquote s disease with resting tremor cogwheel rigidity, and marked festinance (so severe as to result in a fixed kyphosis).}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He is also confused and disorientated recently, such persisting discontinuation of his usual anti-Parkinson medications.\'94}{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par Dr. Rao\rquote s examinations of the patient was conducted at the CWM Hospital over a period since 1997.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Dr. Rao\rquote 
s report concluded as follows}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 :}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3867739 {\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 \'93In short Mr Gokal suffers from long standing Parkinson\rquote 
s Disease and associated Dementia.}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
From my observation in the past, he is incapable of making any rational decisions and looking after himself.}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He needs s
omeone to help him with his daily activities living.\'94
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par Finally Dr Khean examined the patient on 3 September 2004 in Singapore.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
According to Dr. Khean a brain CT scan on the patient showed Cortical atrophy.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
He then conducted a psychiatric evaluation on the patient.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He reports}{
\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 :}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3867739 {\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 \'93Folstein\rquote 
s Mini Mental State Exam was conducted to evaluate his cognitive state.}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He was disorientated in time and place.}{
\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He was not able to tell me year, date, day of the week, nor month.}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He identified that he was in Fiji.}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He was not
 able to identify that he was in a hotel room in Singapore.\'94
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par Dr Khean, after conducting various other tests on the patient conclu}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739 ded that
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3867739 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 \'93}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
Mr Gokal is suffering from dementia together with his Parkinson\rquote s Disease \'85}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 He is unable to recollect the nature of
 his estates and is mentally incompetent.\'94}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739 
\par }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 As a friend of the patient, Mr Udit of the Attorney-General\rquote s Chambers, undertook to produce to the Court an independent report.}{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 This he has done through the Office of the Director of the Department of Social Welfare.}{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 
The report consists of visit to the patient and interviews by Senior Welfare Officer in Nadi supplemented by the Senior Welfare Officer Southern interviews and visit to the patient\rquote s residence at Nasese, Suva.
\par 
\par In summary, the Department of Social Welfare report generally agrees with the conclusions made by the Consultant physicians.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 While the Court appreciates that the officials of the Department do not have the expertise possessed by the Consultants in the field of mental health, their observations 
are nevertheless equally relevant for this Court in its consideration.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 I have also had the benefit of Counsel\rquote 
s submissions.
\par 
\par In the end, I am satisfied that the patient Maganlal Gokal (f/n Lallu Gokal) is a person of unsound mind within the meaning of the Act.
\par 
\par There are no near relatives living in Fiji, and the Applicant\rquote s only brother, has emigrated to the United States and takes little interest in the state of health of his father.}{\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3867739  }{
\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 Under the circumstances, I appoint the Applicant to constitute a Committee of the person and estate as provided under section 45 of the Act.
\par 
\par Finally, I am most grateful for the ready and valuable assistance rendered to the Court in this proceedings by Mr Udit Counsel from the Attorney-General\rquote s Chambers.
\par 
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\par }{\i0\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid3867739 JUDGE}{\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid3867739 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4009969 {\b0\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775561\charrsid4009969 At Suva
\par 3rd November 2004
\par }}