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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 Counsel:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 Maqbool & Co for the Plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 .}{
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\par Penijamini Lomaloma Esq for the Defendant.
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\par Date of Judgment}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13703044\charrsid13769222 :}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13703044\charrsid13769222 26th }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 August, 2010
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\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11753806\charrsid13769222 This is a summons for ejection under Sec }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5779885\charrsid13769222 
169 of the Land Transfer Act. The plaintiff is the registered proprietor of the land known as Crown lease No 1889 L.D 4/9/1318 Lot 6 Sec 18 Labasa Town.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2969827\charrsid13769222 
 The land was earlier a Crown Land but converted into a Native Land and at present it is governed by the Native Land Trust Act.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5779885\charrsid13769222 The defendant is occupying part of the said land as tenant at will. The defendant has been given a notice }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12783440\charrsid13769222 dated 15.02.2010 to vacate the land.}{
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\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5779885\charrsid13769222 Despite that notice the defendant continues to occupy the land. The plaintiff averts that the defendant has no lawful right to continue occupation of the said land.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6816030\charrsid13769222 Therefore the plaintiff prays that order be made against the defendant to give immediate vacant possession of the said property with costs.
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 application two affidavits were filed by the plaintiff.
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s proprietorship. According to the defendant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2582455\charrsid13769222 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1245629\charrsid13769222  the plaintiff and the defendant had entered into a written tenancy agreement for a period of 3 years. The defendant allege}
{\f0\fs24\insrsid7474709\charrsid13769222 d}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1245629\charrsid13769222  that no repairs were carried out on the premises since 2006 though required by the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11030022\charrsid13769222 L}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid1245629\charrsid13769222 abasa}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11030022\charrsid13769222  Town Council and the defendant ha}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7474709\charrsid13769222 d}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11030022\charrsid13769222  been complaining to the plaintiff}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11030022\charrsid13769222 s son about the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13056528\charrsid13769222  condition of the said premises }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11281324\charrsid13769222 and }{
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\f0\fs24\insrsid11030022\charrsid13769222  the building under the lease of the previous tena}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 nt. The defendant used to pay $}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11030022\charrsid13769222 300.00 }{
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 shows that the defendant was noticed by the plaintiff about the proposed increase of the rent. Annexure }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4589286\charrsid13769222 B}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{
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\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6490125\charrsid13769222 The plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6490125\charrsid13769222 s position }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8732488\charrsid13769222 is}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6490125\charrsid13769222 
 that the purported agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant is null and void }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222 since it lacks the consent of the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8732488\charrsid13769222 D}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222 
irector}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13056528\charrsid13769222  of Lands}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222  pursuant to section 13 of the Crown Lands}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13056528\charrsid13769222  Act. The plaintiff further stated}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222  that the consent of the Director of Lands to remove the defendant is not necessary as alleged by the defendant.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6490125\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222 Both parties have filed their written submissions. The plaintiff relies on section 169 and 172 of the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13056528\charrsid13769222 L}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222 and Transfer Act.

\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2237513\charrsid13769222 It was contended on behalf of the plaintiff that under Section 172 of the Land Transfer Act the defendant has to show cause as to why he may refuse to give vacant possession of the land.}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid16266266\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 Section 169 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 of the }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 Land Transfer Act }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 provides:
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid216984\charrsid13769222 The follo
wing persons may summon any person in possession of land to appear before a judge in chambers to show cause why the person summoned should not give up possession to the applicant}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222 (a) }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 The last registered proprietor of the land;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222 (b) }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 A lessor with power to 
re enter where the lessee or tenant is in arrears for such period as may be provided in the lease and, in the absence of any such provision therein, when the lessee or tenant is in arrear for one month, whether there be or be not sufficient distress found
 on the premises to countervail such rent and whether or not any previous demand has been made for the rent;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222 (c) }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 
A lessor against a lessee or tenant where a legal notice to quite has been given or the term of the lease has expired.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16266266\charrsid13769222 Section 172 of the Land Transfer Act provides:
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14952711\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16266266\charrsid13769222 
 If the person summoned appears he may show cause why he refuses to give possession of such land and, if he proves to the satisfaction of the judge a right to possession of the land, the Judge shall dismiss the summons with 
costs against the proprietor, mortgagee or lessee or he may make any order and impose any terms he may think fit.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16266266\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16266266\charrsid13769222 In view of the above provisions the issue for determination in the instant case is whether the defendant has shown cause to remain in possession of the property, in accordance with Sec 172 of the Act.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2376470\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 Section 12 of Native Land Trust Act }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 provides:
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 "}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 
Except as may be otherwise provided by regulations make hereunder, it shall not be lawful for any lessee under this act to alienate or deal with t
he land comprised in his lease or any part thereof, whether by sale, transfer or sublease or in any other manner whatsoever }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 without the consent of the board}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 
 as lessor or head lessor first had obtained}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 "}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 .}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222 On behalf of the defendant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid216984\charrsid13769222 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222  It was submitted that the notice to vacate issued by the plaintiff did not terminate the tenancy}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid12992404\charrsid13769222  and }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222 the plaintiff continued to accept and demand rent from the defendant after this action was filed}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9766402\charrsid13769222 ,}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222  thus asserting }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9766402\charrsid13769222 the plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9766402\charrsid13769222 s}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222 
 rights under the tenancy agreement and therefore the plaintiff cannot claim that the tenancy }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12331780\charrsid13769222 agreement is over.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11282186\charrsid13769222  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5580072\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9838495\charrsid13769222 In the present case the plaintiff is the registered proprietor of the land}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7474709\charrsid13769222  which is governed by the Native Land Trust Act}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9838495\charrsid13769222  but}
{\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222  neither the plaintiff nor the defendant had obtained }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9838495\charrsid13769222 the prior consent of the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13056528\charrsid13769222 B}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9838495\charrsid13769222 
oard when they entered into the lease agreement though t}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222 he property in dispute }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222 is a native land.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9838495\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222 Therefore in the absence of the prior consent of the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13056528\charrsid13769222 B}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222 oard}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5992681\charrsid13769222 ,}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222  the purported agreement upon which the defendant attempts to justify his occupation as a tenant is null and void.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4207477\charrsid13769222 Further, it was submitted }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2688005\charrsid13769222 by the defendant }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4207477\charrsid13769222 
that since there are conflicting statements contained in affidavits filed by the parties, this case can only be resolved by a trial.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4207477\charrsid13769222 However, the defendant has not identified what the conflicting statements are. 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1853912\charrsid13769222 Even if it is presumed that there exists conflicting statements, still this matter can be determined summarily because the purported agreement}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13570889\charrsid13769222 ,}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid1853912\charrsid13769222  upon which the defendant }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13570889\charrsid13769222 claims his right to occupy the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 building,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13570889\charrsid13769222  }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid2688005\charrsid13769222 is patently wrong in }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2582455\charrsid13769222 law for the reasons given above and hence the defendant has no right to remain in the property upon an unlawful agreement.}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid1853912\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4291304\charrsid13769222 When summons for eviction under Sec 169 of the Land Transfer Act are filed the defendant has to show cause why he should not be evicted.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4291304\charrsid13769222 In the instant case the defendant no longer has any right to remain in the property in dispute, because the agreement 
between the defendant and the plaintiff is unlawful from its inception in view of the fact that the consent of the Director was not obtained.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15537676\charrsid13769222 The plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15537676\charrsid13769222 s claim for possession is based on the undisputed ground}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1853912\charrsid13769222 
 of her registered proprietorship. The defendant is in occupation of the building and he has been served with Notice to Quite and despite that he continues to occupy the property. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15537676\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2688005\charrsid13769222 In the present case the defendant cannot be considered as a lawful tenant of the plaintiff since he had never been in
 lawful occupation of land and therefore, could not rely on an illegal agreement to remain in possession. In fact the defendant is a trespasser. 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2688005\charrsid13769222 Hence the defendant is not entitled to seek remedies available to a lawful tenant.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222 In the light of the above the defendant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222 s occupation of the building is}{\f0\fs24\insrsid216984\charrsid13769222  }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid9766402\charrsid13769222 also }{\f0\fs24\insrsid216984\charrsid13769222 unlawful}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222 . Hence the defendant cannot claim any right upon a contract which is null and void from }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid14291698\charrsid13769222 its}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5786324\charrsid13769222  incepton.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12140178\charrsid13769222  
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14291698\charrsid13769222 In }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid14291698\charrsid13769222 Mistry Amar Singh v. Kulubya [1963] 3 A.E.R. 499}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14291698\charrsid13769222  it was held that a registered}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid11742573\charrsid13769222 
 owner of the land was entitled to recover possession because his right to possession did not depend on the illegal agreement in that case but rested in his registered ownership and as the person in possession could not rely on the agreement because of th
eir illegality he could not justify his remaining in possession}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13267923\charrsid13769222 .
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13267923\charrsid13769222 The above position was }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222 endorse}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7501222\charrsid13769222 d}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222  }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13267923\charrsid13769222 in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222 Hamid }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid790282\charrsid13769222 Khan}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222  and Rahmat Khan}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid790282\charrsid13769222  v}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid790282\charrsid13769222 .}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222 Simon P}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid790282\charrsid13769222 rasad [1996] FJHC 85}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222 .}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid790282\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2969827\charrsid13769222 T}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9127147\charrsid13769222 he cardinal importance of obtaining the prior consent of the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7501222\charrsid13769222 Native Land Trust board before dea
ling with a land of this nature was enunciated i}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2969827\charrsid13769222 n }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2969827\charrsid13769222 Chalmers v. Pardoe [1963] 3 ALL.E.R}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 .}{
\f0\fs24\insrsid790282\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9580411\charrsid13769222 After full and anxious consideration of the whole matter}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11931169\charrsid13769222 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9580411\charrsid13769222  I hold that the
 agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant was entered without obtaining the consent of the Native Trust Board as required by Section 1}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4071311\charrsid13769222 2}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9580411\charrsid13769222  of the }{
\f0\fs24\insrsid2582455\charrsid13769222 Native Land Trust Act}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9580411\charrsid13769222  and therefore it was unlawful.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8668700\charrsid13769222 I therefore find that the defendant has not shown 
any right to remain in possession or that there are any triable issues. Hence, I grant the order for possession sought by the plaintiff. The defendant is ordered to deliver immediate vacant possession of the said building to the plaintiff. 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8668700\charrsid13769222 However, I stay the execution of the judgment for 30 days from the date of the delivery of the judgment.
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8668700\charrsid13769222 The cost is summarily assessed as $300.00.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160 
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13769222\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid2969827\charrsid13769222 Pradeep Hettiarachchi
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 JUDGE}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2969827\charrsid13769222 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13769222 {\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 
\par At Labasa
\par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13703044\charrsid13769222 26th }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14356160\charrsid13769222 August, 2010
\par }}