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\f37\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3495546\charrsid3495546 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526418\charrsid3495546 CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid947156\charrsid3495546 HBJ }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526418\charrsid3495546 10 OF 2009
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526418\charrsid3495546 APPLICANT
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6514991\charrsid3495546 Appearances}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526418\charrsid3495546 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10109581\charrsid3495546 Mr.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13452497\charrsid3495546  V. Kapadia for the Applicant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526418\charrsid3495546 

\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13452497\charrsid3495546 Ms. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid947156\charrsid3495546 T. T. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13452497\charrsid3495546 
Rayawa for the Respondent.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 Date/Place of Hearing:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7745950\charrsid3495546 Tuesday, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 22nd September, 2009 at Suva.
\par Date/Place of Judgment:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7745950\charrsid3495546 Thursday, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid598393\charrsid3495546 
01st April}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 , 2010 at Suva.
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 
The Hon. Acting Justice Anjala Wati.
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 ADMIN}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid598393\charrsid3495546 I}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 STRATIVE LAW}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546  \endash  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546 TO APPLY FOR }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 JUDICIAL REVIEW AND STAY}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 - Investigation by Fiji }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048154\charrsid3495546 I}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 slands 
}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048154\charrsid3495546 Revenue And C}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 ustoms}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546  Authority}
{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048154\charrsid3495546  (FIRCA)}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546  against applicant}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 -}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14491822\charrsid3495546 applicant advised that certain offences have been committed by the applicant - }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546 statutory provisions on power of Comptroller}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7745950\charrsid3495546  of Customs Department}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546  to compound offences brought to the attention of the applicant-offender admits the offence and requests for}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5312534\charrsid3495546  an}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid598393\charrsid3495546 out of court settlement}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7433783\charrsid3495546 -subsequent decision by Comptroller to prosecute the offender}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9838581\charrsid3495546 -whether leave should be granted-inter
ference by court with the criminal process.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid598393\charrsid3495546 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3111882\charrsid3495546 The Application}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11735897\charrsid3495546 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
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\f0\fs24\insrsid3111882\charrsid3495546 On the 13th day of A}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4812986\charrsid3495546 ugust, 2009 the applicant filed }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546 an application for leave to apply for judicial review }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid4812986\charrsid3495546 and stay of the criminal proceedings against the applicant.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang5129\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp5129\insrsid294334\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\insrsid294334\charrsid3495546 The application is supported by an affidavit filed on the same day.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang5129\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp5129\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 The application for}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546  leave is against the decision made by the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority hereinafter referred to as }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546 FIRCA}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9196701\charrsid3495546 
 whereby the respondent declined to deal with the alleged offences under section 155 of the Customs }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7745950\charrsid3495546 Act after drawing the applicant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9196701\charrsid3495546 s attention}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid5121618\charrsid3495546  to the provision of section 155 of the Customs Act and after the applicant had admitted the offence}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4812986\charrsid3495546 s and had}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5121618\charrsid3495546  requested }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid13976458\charrsid3495546 t}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4812986\charrsid3495546 hat the matter be settled out of court.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang5129\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp5129\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\insrsid13911236\charrsid3495546 The application for stay is against all criminal proceedings including Lautoka Criminal Action Number 28 0f 2009 until the hearing and final determination of the judicial review proceed
ings or until the further order of the court.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang5129\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp5129\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 The substantive reliefs sought are:-}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5121618\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 An order for certior
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 e same for criminal proceedings;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 A declaration that in any event the respondent failed to take into account and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 accede to the a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7745950\charrsid3495546 pplicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 s intention to settle under section 155 of the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 Customs Act;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733967\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 A declaration that the respondent was arbitrary in it
s said decision and acted contrary to the intention of Section 155 of the Customs Act when making its decision after inviting the applicant to use section 155 of the Customs Act for an out of Court settlement}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 ;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 A declaration that the respondent has acte
d in breach of the rules of natural justice and/or unfairly and/or abused its discretion in refusing to deal with the matter pursuant to section 155 of the Customs Act}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 ;}{
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 e.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 A declaration that the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 respondent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 
 acted arbitrarily and unreasonably and/or acted in breach of the applicant\rquote s legitimate expectations and/or exceeded its jurisdiction and/or made errors of law by instituting criminal }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 proceedings}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546  against the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 
 for the said offences after inviting the applicant to make submission under section 155 of the Customs Act;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098679\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 f.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 An order for mandamus against the respondent directing it to deal with the offences pursuant to Section 155 of the Customs Act; 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 g.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 Damages;
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 h.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 Interim stay of the Lautoka Magistrate\rquote s Court Criminal case No. 28 of 2009 pending the final determination of the proceedings;}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976458\charrsid3495546  and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 i.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls12\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 Costs of the action on indemnity basis to be quantified at the hearing of the Judicial Review}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976458\charrsid3495546 .
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1572924\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx360\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1572924\charrsid3495546 The ground}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1572924\charrsid3495546  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8138602\charrsid3495546 for the relief }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1572924\charrsid3495546 as outlined in the application are}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7802214\charrsid3495546 :-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12923151\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1929748\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1929748\charrsid3495546 
That the respondent has acted unfairly and in breach of the rules of natural justice in declining to proceed under Section 155 of the Customs Act when the applicant had agreed to settle the offences in accordance with section 155 of the Customs Act after 
his attention was drawn to that section by the respondent.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid1929748\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1929748\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15611860\charrsid3495546 That the respondent abused its discretion in that it did not take into account the following consideration:-}
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1572924\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15611860\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15611860\charrsid3495546 That the applicant }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1323259\charrsid3495546 had}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15611860\charrsid3495546  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1323259\charrsid3495546 admitted}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546  the offences with a view to settlement after be
ing invited to do so by the respondent in its letter dated 6th May 2009.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15611860\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14628917 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 The applicant had relied in good faith on the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3945312\charrsid3495546 respondent\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546  invitation for settlement under section 155 of the Customs Act.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 That the respondent has committed the following errors of law:-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15611860\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 It acted contrary to the purpose and intention of Section 155 of the Customs Act.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 The delegated officer making the decision was biased in making the decision not to pr}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831141\charrsid3495546 
oceed under section 155 of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 ustoms Act after obtaining an admission of guilt from the applicant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14628917 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 That the respondent is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085898\charrsid3495546 e}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 
stopped from relying on its discretion under se}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831141\charrsid3495546 ction 155 of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 
ustoms Act not to proceed with out of Court settl}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085898\charrsid3495546 ement after it has invited the a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14106916\charrsid3495546 pplicant to m
ake that submission and after the applicant had made that submission.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 The Opposition}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 The respondent filed its notice of opposition on the 21st day of August, 2009 challenging the application for leave and stay as sought by the applicant.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1572924\charrsid3495546 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 The Affidavit Evidence}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 The applicant and the respondent }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13044033\charrsid3495546 filed }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 an affidavit}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546  each}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546  in }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 support of the application and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15675379\charrsid3495546 response.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 The applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10497892\charrsid3495546 s affidavit raises the following:-
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 The applicant is engaged inter-alia in a number of businesses involving sales and service of Japanese used vehicles and providing all types of motor vehicle parts and associated ap}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 pliances and equipments througho}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 ut Fiji.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10497892\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 The applicant has a private bonded warehouse at Navutu, Lautoka and an}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2515555\charrsid3495546 other b}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 onded warehouse in Suva.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 On or about the 25th day of March, 2009, there was a public auction}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2167973\charrsid3495546  held by the respondent at the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 applicant\rquote s }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 bonded warehouse in Lautoka. The auction was held by t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 he r}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 espondent bec
ause some vehicles in the said warehouse were not removed under a new time limit of 4 months imposed by the respondent.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14352615\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14352615\charrsid3495546 Due to the economic situation in Fiji and the fiscal duty being set too high, the general public had been unable to afford to purcha
se of a new vehicle. Therefore the applicant was not in a position to pay customs duty and have}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546  the vehicles cleared from the bonded w}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14352615\charrsid3495546 arehouse within the shortened time frame. One of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 directors Mohammed F}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14352615\charrsid3495546 aizal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
 wrote a letter on the 10th day of February, 2009 to the Debt Management Unit of FIRCA for a reduction in the payment of the tax by the applicant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid741310\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2167973\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 e.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14628917 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2167973\charrsid3495546 Due to non payment of the tax, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 FIRAC }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 
conducted}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  a public auction on the 25th day of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 February}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 , 2009 and on 25th day of March, 2009.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 Due to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 heavy}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
 rain and flooding in the early part of the year in Lautoka}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2167973\charrsid3495546 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  most of the vehicles in the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 bonded}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  warehouse }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 were}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 damaged}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
. In particular seven vehicles were extensively damaged after being submerged in the water. Th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 e applicant had to repair these}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  vehicles before the public auction could be held by F}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 I}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 RCA. The director had received the notice of public auction on the 24th day of March, 2009. The notice stipulated }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  the auction would be held on the 2}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 day of March, 2009. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 cleaning and 
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 repairs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  to the vehicle could be done after }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 removing}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  some parts from the said vehicles, as the vehicles were covered with mud and }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 debris}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  from the flooding. The applicant had brought}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 this to the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 attention of FIRCA and t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 he }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 employees}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  of FIRCA had }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 inspected}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  the bonded warehouse and had seen the condition of the vehicles.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 g.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 FIRCA apparently relied on a local }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 newspaper}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  article dated the 26th and the 27th day of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 March}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 , 2009 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  the vehicles were }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 illegally}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  stripped. The vehicl
es were under repair and the media had misreported and misled the FIRCA. The removed part}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
 were always kept in the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 bonded}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  warehouse and not removed at any ti}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 m}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 e. The applicant }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 responded}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546  to these}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  reports to the newspaper to correct the misreporting but this has }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 not}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546  been printed in the newspapers.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 h.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 On the 6th day of May, 2009, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 Mr.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
 Lorima }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 Vosa }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 from FIRCA}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
 wrote to the applicant setting out the offences in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 accordance}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546  with s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546  9 (1) and s. 137 (g) of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
ustoms Act relating to goods in a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 bonded}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
 warehouse. In the said letter Mr. Vosa had invited the applicant to make the proposal for set}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 tlement pursuant to section 155}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546  of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 ustoms Act. In view of the proposal for }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 settlement, the applicant admitted the o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 ffence vide a letter dated the 13}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 th day of May, 2009. The admission was due to commercial reasons as the applicant did not wish to get involve}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 d}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546  in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 lengt}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 hy and commercial court hearing}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546  on the matter.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14570225\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 i.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 On the 14th day of May, 2009, Mr. Lorima }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 Vosa }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 wrote back}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546  to the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 
 saying that the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 omptroller had considered the admission of the said offence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 
 and the request to settle the same out of court}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546  and has exercised his discretion to decline the request for settlement under section 155}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546  of the Customs Act and refer}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546  t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 
he same for criminal prosecution}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 .
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 j.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 On the 2nd da}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 y of June, 2009, the applicant\rquote }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546  solicitors wrote to the respondent requesting them to reconsider the matte}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 r and apply section 155 of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 
ustoms Act. The respondent replied on the 3rd day of June, 2009 indicating that it would not deal with the matter under section 155 of the Customs Act.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 k.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 The respondent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546  thereafter initiated criminal p}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9710118\charrsid3495546 roceedings in the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476748\charrsid3495546 
s Court in Lautoka against the applicant for two counts. The decision made by the respondent is prejudicial }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 to the applicant and the reason}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476748\charrsid3495546  for declining the submissions under section 155 of the Customs Act is arbitrary and contrary to the intention of the p}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 rovision of section 155 of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476748\charrsid3495546 ustoms Act to promote out of Court settlement. The decision sought to be i
mpugned is unreasonable and arbitrary. The decision of the respon}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 dent has gravely and irrevocably}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476748\charrsid3495546 
 prejudiced the defence of the criminal proceedings.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877698\charrsid3495546 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476748\charrsid3495546 The respondent also filed an affidavit which states the following:-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10497892\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546 On or }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 about April, 2009 the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546 
s licence to operate a private bonded warehouse in both Suva and Lautoka was cancelled. Since the date of this letter the applicant has not been allowed to import any further vehicles.}{
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546 There }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 was an auction at the applicant\rquote }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546 s bonded warehouse on the 25th day of March, 2009 to sell the LO50 cars which were imported before year 2002. T}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 hese}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403684\charrsid3495546  cars were to have been sold within 3 years.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 The tax issues have}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  no bearing on the issues pertaining to Customs.}{
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 No }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13848982\charrsid3495546 advice}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546  was forwarded to C}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 ustoms }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 Department }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 
as regards the condition of the se}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 ven cars mentioned or any repairs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  intended to be }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13848982\charrsid3495546 Manager}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546  Revenue Collections of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469073\charrsid3495546 C}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 ustoms}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 D}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 epartment}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  had verbally advised the applicant on the 24th day of M
arch, 2009 that an auction sale would be scheduled to sell off the motor vehicles which }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4616517\charrsid3495546 were more}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 three years old. It is not within the Customs knowledge that the flooding had occurred and had affected the vehicles as }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 alleged}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  by the applicant.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 f.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 respondent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 
 did not rely on the newspaper articles for its investigations. The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 reports of the missing parts were}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 
 submitted to the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 ustoms}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 
 Department}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  on the morning of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 auction}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  from potential buyers at the auction. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 Based}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  on the potential }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 buyers\rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 
 complaint the CEO instructed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 
the investigations begin on the complaints}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 . The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 newspaper}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  article appeared }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 after the day of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 th
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 A letter was written to the applicant but it was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 not}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  an }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 invitation}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  to admit the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 offences}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  and to request an out of court }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 settlement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  with the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 Comptroller}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  of Customs. The procedures under section 155 are }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 statutorily}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  provided for and are offered to any and all offenders of the customs }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 law;}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  however it must b}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385015\charrsid3495546 e}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  emphasis}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385015\charrsid3495546 ed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  the decision to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 accept}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 
 the admission and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 request}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  for settlement is at the discretion of the Comptroller.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 The decision to prosecute was also in the public }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 interest}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546  as the issue o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385015\charrsid3495546 n}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15796518\charrsid3495546 
 missing parts was advertised in the papers.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 i.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546 A letter was sent }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  the applicant }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 advising}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546  the applicant\rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  admissio
n and request }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 for}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  settlement under section 155 would }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8478489\charrsid3495546 not}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  be used in the criminal }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 
proceedings since}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6977357\charrsid3495546 the respondent had sufficient}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306862\charrsid3495546  evidence to charge the applicant otherwise.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8913974\charrsid3495546 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid925425\charrsid3495546 Applicant}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 \rquote }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8913974\charrsid3495546 
s Submission
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid925425\charrsid3495546 Succinctly the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 s counsel has submitted the following:-}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16476748\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 On an application fo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 r leave one must only show }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 an arguable case in favour of granting the reliefs claimed.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 The key issues in this application is breach of legitimate expectation of the applicant, the prejudicial and unfair exercise of the discretionary power by the Comptroller }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 pursuant to section 155 of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 ustoms Act a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid925425\charrsid3495546 fter having drawn the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 s attention to settlement pursuant to section 155 of the Customs Act. 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 The decision not to proc}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 eed with an out of court settlement}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  of the charges is plainly wrong, ultra vires, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 unreasonable}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 , prejudicial and in breach of the legitimate expectation of the applicant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12526418\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 The issue is not whether there is a discre}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 tionary power available to the C}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 omptroller of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 Customs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  under }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid925425\charrsid3495546 s.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 155 of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 Customs}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  Act. The issue is merely }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 respondent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  after having set in train the procedure under section 155 and calling for }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 an }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 admission of the offence is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957217\charrsid3495546 e}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 stopped from not proceeding under that provision.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 e.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 The applicant has prejudiced its position after he has admitted the offence for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 reasons}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  of commercial viability. Now the Comptroller has filed criminal proceedings, which, assuming that the charges are proven, will have the same effect as if the matter had been }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 dealt}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  with under section 155 of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546 
C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 ustoms}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12396524\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 Act. The }{
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applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  in terms of adverse }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 publicity}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 , time and legal costs were factors }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  the applicant took into account in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 making}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  the admission under section 155 of the Customs Act.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 There is a notice by the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 Comptroller}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 
 in its }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 letter}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  dated the 6th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546  M}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 ay, 2009 to one of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 directors }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 
namely }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 M}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 r. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid925425\charrsid3495546 Faizal where}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  he is named }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 as the offender}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546  whereas }
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 the actual charges are against Western W}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419114\charrsid3495546 reckers Limited.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5527410\charrsid3495546 In support of the application for stay the applicant submitted th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 at the applicant has raised stro}{
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 for judicial review and that the proceedings must be stayed until such time a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10771201\charrsid3495546  final decision is made in this proceeding}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5527410\charrsid3495546 .
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5527410\charrsid3495546 The harm and damage done to the applicant far out}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 weighs}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5527410\charrsid3495546  procedural considerations raised by the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 respondent}{
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 the admission by the applicant is damaging and the applicant would not get a f}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 air tr}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 i}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 There are serious questions to be tried o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095918\charrsid3495546 n the wrongful exercise of the C}{
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refusal to grant the stay would cause the applicant irreparable harm and the adverse impact cannot be remedied by a decision in this proceeding should the criminal proceeding conclude before this}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546  proceed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10771201\charrsid3495546 ing}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2564152\charrsid3495546 
. The balance of convenience lies with the applicant.
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s Submission
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s counsel raised the following grounds:-
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8523349\charrsid3495546 Section 155 of the Customs A}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069435\charrsid3495546 ct is born out of international conventions }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12796265\charrsid3495546 particularly}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069435\charrsid3495546  the Kyoto Conve}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8928281\charrsid3495546 
ntion on Customs Procedures}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069435\charrsid3495546  which was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12796265\charrsid3495546 agreed}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069435\charrsid3495546  in Kyoto Convention in J}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12796265\charrsid3495546 a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069435\charrsid3495546 pan in
 1973 and came into force in 1974. A perusal of th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12796265\charrsid3495546 
e Convention and its various annexes show that it is common for customs administrations world over to pursue two quite different types of offences referred to as criminal offences and administrative offences.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12796265\charrsid3495546 
Criminal matters are ones involving breach of the criminal law committed with intention or recklessness as to the consequences. It is usually punishable by a severe penalty, being imprisonment or a large fine.}{
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There are many customs offences which are either minor or where the nature of the offence is such that a smaller penalty is warranted. Rather than bringing proceedings before a court of law, customs authority may themselves be empowered to impose a penalt
y. If customs is empowered to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 adopt}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546  this approach it is often }{
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offences}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546  are easier to prove as the penalty is incurred for an error under the customs law regardless of the intention of the }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546 The discretion lies with the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 customs}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 administration}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546  regarding }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546 Section 155 of the Customs Act gives the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658584\charrsid3495546 Comptroller}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1444872\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 discretion}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15234698\charrsid3495546 
 whether or not to prosecute the offence or compound}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546  the same. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 This}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546  section also accord}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 
 to the applicant fairness in the sense that adequate information about matters being considered against the applicant is provided to him and an opportunity given for him to respond accordingly. The process provided for under section 155 of the Customs }{
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 f.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls10\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 The courts do not interfere with the criminal process when it }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 i}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 s brought by a public officer. The case of }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4924016\charrsid3495546 RE WONG TUNG KIN [1988] HKCFI 385}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8523349\charrsid3495546  was cited in support.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 The }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8523349\charrsid3495546 Law}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11037748\charrsid3495546 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8523349\charrsid3495546 I will very briefly state the relevant law in respect of the application for leave and stay.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8523349\charrsid3495546 No application for judicial review shall be made unless the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11297899\charrsid3495546 
leave of the court has been so obtained. The application must be made inter partes. Leave must not be granted, unless the applicant has sufficient standing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6239010\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6239010\charrsid3495546 Where leave to apply for judicial 
review is granted, then, if the relief sought is an order of prohibition or certiorari and the Court so directs, the grant shall operate as a stay of the proceedings to which the application relates until the determination of the application or until the 
Court}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6239010\charrsid3495546 otherwise orders.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 
 If any other relief is claimed, the Court may at any time grant in the proceedings such interim relief as could be granted in an action begun by the writ.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11297899\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 16.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 The law on leave is well set out by Lord Diplock in the case of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 INLAND }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579635\charrsid3495546 R}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 EVENUE COMMISSIONERS V NATIONAL FEDERATION OF SELF-EMPLOYED}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579635\charrsid3495546  AND SMALL BUSINESSES LTD. [1981] 2 ALL ER 93 at 106}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 :-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 
The whole purpose of requiring that leave should first be obtained to mak}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579635\charrsid3495546 e the application for judicial r}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546 eview would be defeated if the court were to go into the matter in any depth at that stage. If}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579635\charrsid3495546 ,}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546  on a quick perusal of the material then available}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14579635\charrsid3495546 ,}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9524851\charrsid3495546  the Court thinks that it discloses what might on further consideration turn out to be an arguable case in favour of granting }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16407735\charrsid3495546 to the app
licant the relief claimed, it ought, in the exercise of a judicial discretion, to give him leave to apply for the relief. The discretion that the court is exercising at this stage is not the same as that which it is called on to exercise when all the evid
ence is in and the matter has been fully argued at the hearing of the application}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16407735\charrsid3495546 .}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9834688\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9834688\charrsid3495546 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8523349\charrsid3495546 The Determination
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7739676\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 17.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7739676\charrsid3495546 T}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9773024\charrsid3495546 he main thrust of the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7739676\charrsid3495546 
s case is that the respondent has acted unfairly and in breach of the rul
es of natural justice in declining to proceed under Section 155 of the Customs Act and subsequently deciding to prosecute the applicant when the applicant had agreed to settle the offences in accordance with section 155 of the Customs Act after his attent
ion was drawn to that section by the respondent.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15415152\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 18.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15415152\charrsid3495546 There is no dispute that the applicant has sufficient standing to bring this matter to court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid7739676\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 19.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7739676\charrsid3495546 The correspondences be}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid598879\charrsid3495546 t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7739676\charrsid3495546 w}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid598879\charrsid3495546 een}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2435455\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 the applicant }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5845933\charrsid3495546 in regards the alleged offence }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 starts of on the 6th day of May
, 2009 wherein the respondent writes to the applicant to the following effect}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5845933\charrsid3495546 , and I quote only the material parts of the same}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 :-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385015\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
The case concerns }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9252330\charrsid3495546 certain}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
 warehouse vehicles stored at your Bonded Warehouse that were due for auction but were }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9252330\charrsid3495546 discovered}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
 to be stripped off parts ranging from engines, bumpers, tyres, radiators, doors, etc, during the time of auction of same on 25th March 2009.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5845933\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
Investigations on the case began on the said day of auction when the matter was reported with photos of stripped 
vehicles taken and other evidentiary notes, besides caution statements from witnesses-some of whom had bought the same vehicles, including a caution interview that was conducted with you-being the director of the company at Navutu.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 The matter is of a seri
ous nature and the Comptroller of Customs, after going through the case file report, is convinced that you, namely, MOHAMMED FAIZAL f/n Mohammed Hannif have committed the following offences under the Customs Act, 1986.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 A.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 That Pursuant to Section 9 (1) of the Customs Act, 1986:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
That you namely MOHAMMED FAIZAL f/n Mohammed Hannif did on or about 25th March 2009, at the Western Wreckers Limited Warehouse Number 50, Navutu, Lautoka}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 , interfered with good}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11158210\charrsid3495546 s}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546  subject to Customs control without any Customs authority.}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 B.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 That pursuant to Section 137(g) of the Customs Act, 1986:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 
That you MOHAMMED FAIZAL f/n Mohammed Hannif did on or about 25th March 2009, at the Western Wreckers Limited Warehouse Number 50, Navutu, Lautoka, withdrew and removed goods subject to customs control without Customs authority.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 
Your attention is however drawn to section 155 of the Customs Act 11, 1986. Regarding the settlement of cases by the Comptroller, if you so }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9773024\charrsid3495546 admit }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9773024\charrsid3495546 to}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546  the offences and }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 request
}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546  for an out of court settlement by the comptroller in writing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 However in the event you choose to defend your actions
, Customs will, upon your advice, institute criminal proceedings immediately, with the subject goods seized.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13258997\charrsid3495546 
You are now requested to advice this office in writing of your intentions on the matter within seven (7) days from the date of this letter}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2646291\charrsid3495546 . A default will be }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14632789\charrsid3495546 assumed}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2646291\charrsid3495546 
, as intent to defend your case, hence, will result in the aforesaid action and subsequent seizure of Catamaran Boat.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490263\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 20.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 The applicant replies to the letter of 13th May, 2009 and says the following:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1051530\charrsid3495546 
Reference was made to your letter dated 6th May 2009, that I admit the offences and request for an out of court settlement by the comptroller in writing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1051530\charrsid3495546 Looking forward for your kind response}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1051530\charrsid3495546 . 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 21.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195040\charrsid3495546 The respondent replies on the 14th day of May, 2009:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1211158\charrsid3495546 
We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 13th May, 2009 in response to charges laid against your person as per our letter dated 6th May 2009.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1051530\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1211158\charrsid3495546 
We wish to advise that the Comptroller of customs has considered your admission to the said offences committ
ed and request for settlement of same by his office under the provisions of the Customs Act and thus decided in his discretion to decline your request for settlement under section 155 of the Customs Act but rather to refer the same for criminal prosecutio
n proceedings in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1211158\charrsid3495546 We trust that the above clarifies the comptroller\rquote 
s position on the matter.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1211158\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 22.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 The application effectively boils down to asking }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749082\charrsid3495546 the court for}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5262627\charrsid3495546  an order that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546  the respondent }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5262627\charrsid3495546 
be ordered to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546  pursue out of court settlement and not to prosecute the case. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9729466\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 23.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 The issue before me to decide at the leave stage is whether on }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 a }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 quick perusal of the materials before me, there is an arguable case to grant the applicant leave to apply for the relief}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 s sought}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 .
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 24.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 Section 155 of the C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 ustoms Act }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 1986 
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 reads as follows:-
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 "PART}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546  XX \endash  SETTLEMENT OF CASES BY THE COMPTROLLER
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 Power of Comptroller to compound offence by agreement
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 155 (1) Subject to such procedure as may be prescribed, the Comptroller may,}
{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326323\charrsid3495546  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 
where he is satisfied that a person has committed an offence against this Act in respect of which a pecuniary penalty is provided or in respect of which any goods are liable to forfeiture, compound such offence and may order such person to pay such sum of
 money, not exceeding the maximum amount of the pecuniary penalty to which such person would}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326323\charrsid3495546 
 have been liable if he had been prosecuted and convicted for the offence, as he may think fit; and he may order any good}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 s}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326323\charrsid3495546  liable to forfeiture in connection therewith to be condemned:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326323\charrsid3495546 
Provided that the Comptroller shall not exercise his powers under the provisions of this section unless such person in writing admits }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13724837\charrsid3495546 that}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326323\charrsid3495546  he had committed the offence and requests the comptroller to deal with such offence under the provisions of this section}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7294619\charrsid3495546 ...}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7294619\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13573940\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid10254092\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 25.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10254092\charrsid3495546 Section 155 of the Customs Act 1986 gives the Comptroller an unfettered}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8585784\charrsid3495546 discretion whether}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546  or not to compound an }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 offence }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 
against the Act in respect of which a pecuniary penalty is provided or in respect of which any goods are liable to forfeiture. The discretion can only be exercised if the offender admits in writing the offence and requests for the Comptroller to compound 
the offence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11747354\charrsid3495546  In my judgment once the Comptroller exercise}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11747354\charrsid3495546  his discretion and makes a decision, it is not reviewable by the court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 26.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 Section 155 is a statutory provision to which the applicant could take advantage of if the respondent in its discretion }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 allows an out of court settlement. Because this provision could benefit the offend}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 ers, the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 respondent }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 is obliged}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 
 to bring to the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 offender\rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 
 attention}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 this provision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 
 so that they are not seen to be biased and acting unfairly in knowing the existence of the provision and not bringing the same to the attention of the offenders under which there may be a possible escape for}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749082\charrsid3495546  the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546  offenders.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5254027\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 27.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 The bringing of the settlement provision to the attention of the offender is not equivalent to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 asking the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158489\charrsid3495546 applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546  to a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 dmit the offence and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 make a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 
request to settle. It also does not amount to submitting to the settlement.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 28.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546 ourt}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5513638\charrsid3495546  cannot forc}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3102813\charrsid3495546 e public prosecuting authorities to settle issues}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3622168\charrsid3495546  out court and not to prosecute the offence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546  The section clearly stipulates then once the offence is admitted and a request is made for settlement then the comptroller may or may not compound t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 he offence. The provision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 
 states that the Comptroller has powers to compound the offence by agreement. This means that the offender must admit 
and request for settlement and the Comptroller must agree to settle. The provision does not in any way indicate that once the offender admits an}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11747354\charrsid3495546 d}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546  requests for a settlement, the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14368546\charrsid3495546 
omptroller is bound by the request.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11747354\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 29.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 I do not see how the applicant can say that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 it}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546  decided to admit the offence with a definitive view that the matter would be settled and that the decision to prosecute is prejudicial to the applicant because the very purpose of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 admitting the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 
offence was for commercial reasons of saving money and reputation. The applicant chose to admit the offence hoping to get a possible advantage of an out of court settlement. If he expected that there would definitely be a settlement the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 n his}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546  expectation is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 unreasonable}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3688262\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 30.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 The basic principle of law is that settlement of issue}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546  between parties is an amicable process and not binding as soon as one party is ready for settlement. 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 31.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 I agree that the applicant would have wanted a settlement for commercial
 reasons but that does not mean that his reasons to settle must bind the prosecuting authorities or compel them to settle. Of course }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11806890\charrsid3495546 the request must be considered }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 which the respondent did}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11806890\charrsid3495546  after which }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 settlement was}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11806890\charrsid3495546  declined and matter referred for prosecution.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 32.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546 The courts do not and must not interfere with}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11806890\charrsid3495546  the criminal process when it is }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546 brought by a public officer as the legislation has entrusted these officers with the prosecution of the offences.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 33.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226122\charrsid3495546 I also do not see how the decision to prosecute will not ensure a fair trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546  The}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546  decision to prosecute is by a public officer}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 , the respondent in this case}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546 . To ensure fair trial is the duty of the criminal trial m}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid202799\charrsid3495546 agistrate in Lautoka Magistrate}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749082\charrsid3495546 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569056\charrsid3495546  Court.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 
 If fair trial is not accorded to the applicant then of course there are appeal provisions to remedy the shortfalls of the trial magistrate. This court cannot speculate and say that the learned magistrate before whom the applicant would be tried will not 
afford a fair trial to the applicant. There is absolutely no}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546  basis for such speculation. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid202799\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 34.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 There is enough safeguard to the applicant when he appears before the tri}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 al magistrate. The applicant can}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546  always as a pre-trial issue resolve the aspect of whethe
r or not the letter by the applicant admitting the offence and requesting for an out of court settlement will be tendered in as evidence. If it is going to be used then relevant objections could be made and the court be asked to rule upon the same. I do n
ot lose sight of the fact that the respondent has }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 the affidavit in }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid202799\charrsid3495546 op}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 position}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 
 undertaken not to use that evidence against the accused. Where then is the prejudice?}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546  Even if the prosecution decides to use the letter in the evidence}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid202799\charrsid3495546 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546  then the applicant can 
always challenge its admissibility. The trial court will then decide on the issue, which is the master of its own process.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15075129\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 35.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 I am also of the judgment that by bringing that settlement provision to the attention of the applicant, the respondent acted fai
rly by not failing to advise the applicant of statutory provisions which could possibly benefit the applicant. The respondent also acted fairly when it promptly responded to the applicant}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13373984\charrsid3495546 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 s letter }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13373984\charrsid3495546 and advised }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 that settlement would not be pursued but instead the matter would be referred for prosecution.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8738041\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 36.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 I am also of the judgment that the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8738041\charrsid3495546 Comptrollers }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 decision to prosecute is not reviewable and I shall be wrong in granting leave}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 
 for judicial review of the decision of the Comptroller}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 37.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 I must}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11410214\charrsid3495546  further}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 
 cite a very comprehensive case of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 RE WONG TUNG KIN [1988] HKCFI 385.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 This case}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11471892\charrsid3495546 
was brought to my attention by the respondent\rquote s counsel and I thank her immensely for submitting to the court an authority as relevant as this which is the law on the matter at hand. I can do no better than quote excerpts of the judgment}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496535\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496535\charrsid3495546 his Lordship Justice Smears}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749082\charrsid3495546 -}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11749082\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
.... I then turn to what is behind this application. First, it is said }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 that}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
 the promise to compound permits this court to intervene and to declare }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 that}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
 the commissioner was acting in some way unlawfully because he has now decided to prosecute.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
...Mr. Swaine submits that as it was the Commissioner who, through his officers, had promised that if this doctor co-operated there would be no prosecution, this 
court should now interfere by declaring that he has acted unlawfully and stop the prosecution.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
In my judgment, these courts do not interfere with criminal process when it is brought by a public of}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490424\charrsid3495546 ficer, whether by the Attorney G}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 eneral}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8738041\charrsid3495546  or the Commissioner of Inland R}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 evenue, the legislation has entrusted the criminal prosecution to public officers and this court should }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 not
}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546  influence or interfere with the criminal process....As far as this application is concerned, adequate safeguards are
 provided by the Court before whom the person appears, in this case the district court. If, for example, evidence is obtained by a promise or inducement, then it may be, on challenge, ruled inadmissible. It is the judge who makes }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 that}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546  decision. Mr. Swaine 
submits here that what happened here strikes at the root of this prosecution and it is wholly unjust for his client to face trial. In my judgment adequate safeguard is provided to the }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 Defendant}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 , because he is entitled to make submissions prior to the indic
tment even being put. He could submit }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 that}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
 the prosecution was so oppressive as to amount to an abuse of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 court}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
, or that the Commissioner had in reality exercised his discretion to compound. T}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 hese}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 are matters for the trial co}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 urt to consider which is master of its own process}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 .}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5798986\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 ...}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 
The Commissioner has an unfettered discretion }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 whether}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 
 or not to compound an offence. He has to satisfy himself first }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 that}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 there}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  is an offence, or at any rate a prima facie offence, and secondly, }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 whether}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 
 or not he should compound it. In my judgment, that decision is not a reviewable decision. ... The Commissioner is under no duty to act judicially. He does not have to balance all the potentially conflicting issues. He does not have to ask the taxpayer wh
at his views are before he reaches a conclusion....this Court does not sit in an appellate capacity, nor does it dictate what matters are of importance in the exercise of such }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 
discretion}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 . These are matters essentially within the knowledge of those who run this important department of government. They know, for example, whether there is }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 prevalence}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  for a particular type of offence. They know the }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 amount}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  of tax which is avoided. They know the status of the person who makes the return and his }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 culpability}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 . They know all the relevant circumstances which }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 entitles}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 t}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 hem and them alone to exercise a discretion to compound. If }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 this cour}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 t }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 interferes}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 
 with that discretion, it would be giving itself the power which the legislation has }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 specifically}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 entrusted}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546  the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 Commissioner}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 . He is entitled to have his own policies within his own department and he will weigh all the relevant factors and then make h}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 i}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8995364\charrsid3495546 s own decision.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040789\charrsid3495546 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 
....This is one of the category of cases which, in my judgment, is bound to fail }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 inlimine}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 . It is an unarguable case}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051334\charrsid3495546 "}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8469130\charrsid3495546 .}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14621890\charrsid3495546 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 38.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3495546 {
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12259330\charrsid3495546  my}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546  judgment was doomed to fail in any event. The applicant must pay the }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10889313\charrsid3495546  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1990437\charrsid3495546 Not much paper work was involved}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4264882\charrsid3495546 
 either}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1990437\charrsid3495546 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10889313\charrsid3495546 C}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 
osts on a standard scale }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1990437\charrsid3495546 therefore }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 would be appropriate.}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14367429\charrsid3495546 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1990437\charrsid3495546 Final Orders
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 The application for leave to apply for judicial review is refused }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12259330\charrsid3495546 and }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 so is the application for stay of all criminal proceedings against the applicant.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 There shall be costs in favour of the respondent to be taxed on standard basis if not agreed by the parties.}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 Orders Accordingly.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602\charrsid3495546 Acting Judge}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808602 
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