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}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR WOMEN,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9570846 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 SOCIAL WELFARE AND POVERTY ALLEVIATIONS}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9570846 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10826796 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796\charrsid10826796 2. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF FIJI}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9570846 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 Respondents \par }\pard \ql 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\li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10826796 {\i\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 Mr. A. Kohli}{\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 for the Applicant \par }{\i\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 Mr. S. 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\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10826796 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (d) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Damages \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10826796 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (e) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Further declaration and/or other relief. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10826796 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10826796 Grounds of review}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9570846 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6371469\charrsid10297575 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 grounds}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 on which relief sought are as follows:- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (1) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Denial of opportunity to be heard and breach of natural justice. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (2) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Excess of jurisdiction in that the Respondent had no powers to annul the appointment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (3) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 The decision by the Respondent is arbitrary and unreasonable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (4) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Breach of legitimate expectation of the Applicant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10826796 (5) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Abuse of discretion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10826796 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6371469\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6371469 About the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9570846 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10297575 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 On 14 May 2001 the applicant was appointed a Welfare Officer IV \lquote Income Support\rquote at Labasa.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 He was on probation for one year.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 On 13 December 2002 his employment was terminated. \par \par In his affidavit the applicant sets out the duties he was performing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 The app licant was questioned about not getting the vouchers which he issued to be countersigned by a Senior Welfare Officer as he was required to do.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 In November 2002 he was questioned by Mark Fung the senior welfare officer about the vouchers he had issued.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 He admitted issuing them but he says that he was not told of the procedure of getting them signed as stated above. \par \par By letter dated 4 December 2002 he admitted his mistake and apologised. \par \par The applicant\rquote s letter of appointment which is dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 14 May 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 , stated at item 4 as follows: \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \'93 Your appointment will be on probation for one year and may be terminated by one month\rquote s notice, on either side or by payment of one month\rquote s salary in lieu of notice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 You will also be liable to summary dismissal in the event of misconduct or insubordination during the probationary period\'94. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 On 13 December 2002 his appointment was terminated by the Respondent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 This was confirmed in June 2003 by the Public Service Commission. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 Consideration of the application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9570846 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 I have considered the application on the affidavit evidence produced to Court and the helpful written submissions from both counsel. \par \par The learned counsel for the applicant raised a number of grounds for review. \par \par As for the ground that there was denial of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 natural justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 , I find that this is not supported by evidence before the Court. \par \par In actual fact he was given full opportunity to be heard in his defence and to reply to the allegations made against him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 During the investigation he was given full opportunity to present his case orally. \par \par On the ground of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 power to annul the appointment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 , }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 s.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9570846 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 147}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9570846 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 (1)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 of the Constitution gives power to the Public Service Commission (PSC) (and its delegate) the power to remove persons from public service.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 This power is delegated to the Respondent with Delegation of Powers of the PSC (Vide Legal Notice No. 92 of 2002) which expressly empowers the Respondent to annul probationary appointment. \par \par There is therefore no merit on this ground. \par \par On the grounds of alleged }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 arbitrariness}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 unreasonableness}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 there is no substance on the argument as a full investigation was carried out where all concerned persons were given the opportunity to respond so was the applicant. \par \par The applicant was found guilty and he had himself admitted his guilt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 This was a serious matter for a person employed}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 in the Public Service albeit on probation. \par \par This kind of misconduct will not be tolerated by any employer. \par \par The respondent very rightly dismissed him from employment after following the correct procedures.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6371469\charrsid6190633 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 The applicant raised the ground of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 legitimate expectation}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 stating that this was breached when he was not confirmed. \par \par It baffles me to see the applicant\rquote s counsel suggesting \lquote legitimate expectation\rquote in the case of the applicant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 If there is any \lquote legitimate expectation\rquote it is that he should expect immediate dismissal. \par \par During his probationary appointment he committed a serious offence by issuing family assistance vouchers to his own relations, without any approval from his superiors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 No regulation under the Public Service Regulations will absolve him from his guilt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 He does not deserve any sympathy. \par \par The applicant says that there was }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 abuse of discretion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 This ground fails on the facts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 This was a case of abuse of office and fraudulent practice and my comments stated hereabove are sufficient answer to this ground of review.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 His letter of appointment is sufficient to dismiss the applicant as he would be liable to summary dismissal for any misconduct during his probationary period. \par \par As Mr. Sharma submitted that whilst Regulation 12 does provide for automatic confirmation, the Regulation must be subservient to the provisions of the Constitution and the express constitutional authority of the Commission to remov}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9570846 e a person from Public Service.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6371469 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6371469 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid9782401 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 For the reasons given hereabove I find that there are no merits whatsoever in the grounds for judicial review. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par It is a }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 frivolous application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 when the applicant should have known that he has no leg to stand on after committing such a serious offence, and admitting it, whilst on probationary appointment in the Public Service. \par \par Honesty is a very important virtue in a Public Servant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 One should be honest as opposed to cheating or robbing one\rquote s employer; and what makes a good public servant is his/her ability to do an honest day\rquote s work to justify the wages/salary he/she gets and be straightforward in his/her dealing with members of the public to whom one is committed to serve.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 There is no place for dishonest people in the Public Service.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 If one comes to court he/she must come with clean hands. \par \par The following statement from }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid1511893 Pearce v Foster}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 17 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 QBD 536 at 539 is apt in the case of this applicant: \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \b\i\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\i0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \'93 The rule of law is, that where a person has entered into the position of a servant, if he does anything incompatible with the due and faithful discharge of his duty to his master, the latter has a right to dismiss him\'94. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par For the above reasons the application for judicial review fails.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6190633 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 I award costs against the applicant in the sum of $400.00 to be paid to the respondent within 14 days. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 D. Pathik}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid1511893 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid7478132 Judge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid1511893 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6190633 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid6190633 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10297575 At Suva}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10297575 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10297575 10 September 2004}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568832\charrsid10297575 \par }}