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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid2968623 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid2968623 Solicitors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid2968623 : }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid2968623 Vuataki Law for the Plaintiffs \par Nacolawa & Co for the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid2968623 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid2968623 Date of Hearing: 31 August 2010 \par Date of Judgment: 22 September 2010 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 INTRODUCTION \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ql 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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendant subsequently engaged the services of solicitors and counsel who filed an application on his behalf on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 9 August 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 to strike out the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s claim.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 12 August 2010}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 I delivered a judgment in this matter in which I vacated my earlier order and instead allowed the Plaintiffs to use the cave and ordered the Defendant and the members of his landowning unit to stay away from the cave until further order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 I also gave directions for the filing of further affidavits and for both the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 strike out application and the Plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 substantive action be heard on 31 August 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This is my judgment following that hearing. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 THE ORIGINATING SUMMONS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Plaintiffs filed their Originating Summons and Affidavit in Support on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 2 August 2010}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 in which they claim that they are the members of }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali Rakirakinato}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 They are the current registered propriet or of native land known as Vola comprising 31 acres on Lot 28 on the island of Sawailau in Yasawa.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 On their land is a cave which is visited by tourists who pay to their }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 fees collected by one of their members until late July.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendant was seen on 26 July collecting cave fees from the tourists without permission.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The matter was reported to the Police in Lautoka who came to the island on 28 July.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 They spoke to the Defendant and their }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Turaga ni Koro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 and left on the next day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 After the Police left the Defendant went back to the cave and started collecting money from the tourists again.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 They rang the Police again and were told to get an injunction from the court, hence this action. The Originating Summons asks for an injunction restraining the Defend ant from entering the land and the cave and costs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 REASONS FOR MY JUDGMENT OF 12 AUGUST 2010 \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The reasons for granting my orders of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 12 August 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 are set out in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the judgment which were: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [7]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This Court clearly has jurisdiction in this case.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It is an application to enforce the rights of a registered proprietor, albeit the registered proprietor being a native Fijian of native land.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This is not a dispute between Fijians over native land falling within the provisions of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Act}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [Cap 133] which is reserved exclusively for the NLC and the Appeals Tribunal under that Act; distinguish }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Namatua}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands and Fisheries Commission}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2005] FJCA 85; ABU0020.2004S (4 March 2005); }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 State}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Appeals Tribunal}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2009] FJHC 164; HBJ 2 of 2009L (14 August 2009); }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Naimila}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Apisalome}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2010] FJHC 156; HBC187.2009L (7 May 2010) \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [8]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The issue in this case is where the balance of convenience lies.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The record clearly shows that the Plaintiff }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali Rakirakinato }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 is the registered proprietor of the land and the cave.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendants do not seem to dispute it.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 There are some outstanding issues between the two }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqalis}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 before the NLC but until they are resolved the record must stand.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The effectiveness of the Register of Native Lands held by the NLC will be seriously undermined if this Court does not uphold it.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 As I have said the accuracy of the Register is a matter for determination by the NLC and Appeals Tribunal.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Until they determine otherwise, this Court must accept it as accurate \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 THE APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT FOR WANT OF JURISDICTION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendants application to strike out the Plaintiffs claim was made pursuant to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 O 18 r 18(1)(b)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 (d)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 of the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 High Court Rules 1988}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 , namely, that the Plain tiffs claim is scandalous, frivolous or vexatious; or it is otherwise an abuse of process, and under the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s inherent jurisdiction. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The application is supported by Mr Rasuaki}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s affidavit in which he says he was taken by surprise by this action because an action dealing with the same subject matter, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 HBC 72 of 2005L}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 , was withdrawn only last month on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 7 August 2010}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Annexed to his affidavit was a copy of the Master}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s Order which was }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 by consent}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 the plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 claim and the defendants}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 counterclaim were withdrawn and the parties were to pursue the matter before the Native Lands and Fisheries Commission. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mr Rasuaki says the current Plaintiff is the son of the plaintiff in HBC 72 of 2005L.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 On 29 September 2008, the Defendants in that action filed a Summons for an order that this dispute be referred to the Native Lands Appeals Tribunal and for a stay of that action pending the Tribunal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s determination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 In June 2010, the dispute came before the former Chief Registrar for what appears to be mediation and resolution.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Part of the agreed resolution was the opening of a joint trust account in the names of the solicitors into which the cave fees, which were to be collected by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 both}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 parties, were to be paid.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It is not clear how the moneys were to be kep t and used so it is not surprising that the arrangement did not work.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mr Rasuaki complains that the whole exercise was a complete waste of everyone}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s time, money and effort. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mr Akuila Davu, the representative of the Plaintiffs, swore two affidavits to which he annexed a copy of the Register of Native Lands Volume 8 Folio 883 showing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali Rakirakinato}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 as the proprietary unit that owns Lot 28 being the land known as Vola comprising of 31 acres on which the cave is situated on the island of Sawailau in the Yasawas.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 He also attached a copy of a memorandum from the Chairman of the Native Lands Commission to the Registrar of Titles dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 4 February 1993}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 pursuant to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s 10(2)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 of the }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 directing the Registrar to correct certain errors on the Re gister of Native Lands to show that the Plaintiffs are the correct owners of the land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The memorandum said: }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The ownership of the above blocks of land were erroneously interchanged during preparation of plans and subsequent registration.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Unfortunately, the amendment order cited at (c) above also contained erroneous information which only served to compound the confusion faced by the native owners of both blocks of land}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 . This explained why Volume 8 Folio 883 had been amended by }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali Koro}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 being crossed out and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali Rakirakinato}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 being written in as the landowning unit. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 He also annexed to his affidavit a copy of a letter (translated into English) from the Native Lands Commission dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 17 December 2009}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 to his solicitors which further explained ownership of the subject land as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Dear Sir \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 SAWAILAU CAVE \endash CIVIL ACTION NO 72 OF 2008 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Your letter on the above has been received and it has been thoroughly considered. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Direction is given that that it is clear from the information gathered by the Native Lands Commission in 1926 that the island of Sawailau is divided into two lots as the Mataqali Koro representative Manoa gave oath land known as Sawailau (NLC 180) is boun ded on the island of Sawailau.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The second lot of land Vola (NLC 244) belongs to Mataqali Rakirakinato and is bounded from Tamusua land (including the island of Tamusua which has its boundary at NLC 244 on the island of Sawailau).}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This oath has not been disputed and is final. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 But that decision was not fully followed when the land was surveyed to confirm on the Register of Native Lands (RNL).}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 In 1979 the Native Lands Commission sat again at Nabukeru to confirm forever the division of land sworn on oath in 192 6 and the representatives were Filipe Sadrugu (Rakirakinato) and Samisoni Tavaiqia (Koro) and they confirmed that the land Vola is facing Nabukeru and belongs to Rakirakinato and the side facing Lautoka is land Sawailau and belongs to Koro.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This statement was confirmed by the Chairman Native Lands Commission in 1982 and its proof is on the RNL}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 (and annexed). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Also annexed to one of Mr Davu}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s affidavits was a letter (translation from Fijian to English) from the Ba Provincial Council dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 23 June 1998}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 t o the Defendants which said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Information has been received in this office that the caves at Sawailau has been closed to members of your Mataqali. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This office is concerned with protection of living together as relatives in our village.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 These are the clear facts of the island of Sawailau. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The previous Roko had written on the ownership of the soil on the 1/06/1988 and corrected by the Native Lands Commission in the year 1993.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This is to follow the Decision of the enquiry at Nabukeru Yasawa in 1997 concerning the above (subject). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 In that enquiry in 1979 it is clear that ownership of the land owned by the two Mataqalis Rakirakinato in the Yavusa Natubasa and Mataqali Koro in the Yavusa Tamasua was changed. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Therefore the previous Roko had written the right ownership of land that Mataqali Rakirakinato should onw Lot 28, a total of 31 acres of land.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 And Lot 29, comprising a total of 126 acres belongs to Mataqali Koro. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 These two Mataqalis \'85 both own today the Island of Sawailau in their respective lots as set out above. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendants did not give up because on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 10 December 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 , they wrote to the Ministry of Fijian Affairs requesting the ownership of the land and the cave be relooked at by the NLC.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Chairman of the NLC replied on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 21 December 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 I am instructed to tell you Sirs that your letter of 10/12/2001 concerning the above topic has been received. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 We wish to inform you the Native Lands Commission has already carried out its enquiry into ownership of the island of Sawailau and it has also been corrected. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The correction made is confirmed and cannot be changed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It is hoped you will receive the information explained above in a humble spirit. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Again the Defendants did not receive the explanation humbly as suggested because the Ba Provincial Council had to write again on }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 5 October 2004}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 to confirm that }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mataqali Rakirakinato}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 owned Lot 28 on which the cave was located. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Mr Veniasi Rasuaki in reply says that everyone is mistaken except him and the Defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 He says the NLC acted fraudulently in amending the Register.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 They want this matter to go back to the NLC and the Appeals Tribunal under the provisions of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [Cap 133]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 . \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANTS APPLICATION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Having considered the new affidavit material and counsels submissions I am still not convinced that this Court does not have jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 As I said in my judgment of 12 August 2010 this is an application to enforce the rights of a registered proprietor, albeit the registered proprietor being a native Fijian of native land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 not}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 a dispute between Fijians over native land falling within the provisions of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Act}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [Cap 133]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 reserved exclusively for the NLC and the Appeals Tribunal under that Act; distinguish }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Namatua}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands and Fisheries Commission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2005] FJCA 85; ABU0020.2004S (4 March 2005); }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Appeals Tribunal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2009] FJHC 164; HBJ 2 of 2009L (14 August 2009); }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Naimila}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Apisalome}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2010] FJHC 156; HBC187.2009L (7 May 2010). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Counsel for the Defendants submitted that this was a dispute under ss 5 and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 16}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Ac}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 t.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Section 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 of the Act provides that the R oko shall ex officio be a member of the NLC and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s 16}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 provides: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Settlement of disputes between Fijians in special cases}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard\plain \s21\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 16.\endash (1) In the event of any dispute arising the parties to which are Fijians in connection with land in a province or tikina in which the proprietorship of the Fijian owners has been ascertained by the Commission or in a province or tikina which it may be inconvenient or inexpedient for the Commission to visit without delay or in any other case when he may deem it expedient, the Ministe r may delegate a member of the Commission or some other proper person to inquire into the same. \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Assessors}{\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 (2) It shall be lawful for the Minister to appoint one or more persons being native Fijians to sit as assessor or assessors with the commissioner appointed as aforesaid.}{\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Powers of special lands commissioner}{ \b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 (3) For the purpose of holding an inquiry under subsection (1), the commissioner shall have the same powers as those vested in the Commission and shall follow the same procedure as is laid down for the Commission in inquiries.}{\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Proceedings to be in writing}{ \b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 (4) During such inquiry the commissioner shall take or cause to be taken a full account in writing of all proceedings and of the evidence.}{\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Parties to be informed of decision}{ \b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 (5) On the conclusion of any inquiry held under subsection (1) the commissioner holding it shall inform the parties interested of his decision and shall transmit a copy of his decision to the scribe of the province in which the land is situate and such decision shall be publicly read at the next meeting of the provincial council. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It is clear to me that this is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 not}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 a dispute within s 16.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It is a dispute between the Defendants and the NLC.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The NLC made its decision in 1926.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 It was corrected in 1993 under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s 10(2)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 of the Act which gives the Commission power to do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 This Court cannot interfere with that decision.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 That is the principle in the Court of Appeal decision in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Namatua}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands and Fisheries Commission}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 [2005] FJCA 85; ABU0020.2004S (4 March 2005)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 by which I am bound.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 s 6(5)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 of the Act, only the NLC has the p ower to hear disputes between Fijians on ownership of native land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Once that decision is made the aggrieved party can appeal to the Appeals Tribunal which he must do within 90 days under s 7(2).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 If no appeal is lodged then the decision of the NLC is final under s 7(4). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par PERMANENT INJUNCTION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 As I said in my earlier judgment, the effectiveness of the Register of Native Lands held by the NLC will be seriously undermined if this Court does not uphold it.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The accuracy of the Register is a matter for determination by the NLC and Appeals Tribunal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 } {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Until they determine otherwise, this Court must accept it as accurate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 I do not accept the submission by counsel for the Defendants that this is not an appropriate case to be decided by way of Originating Summons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The documentary evidence is not seriously disputed or at all and the Defendants have not shown why the relevant facts in this case should be in dispute. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [20]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendants have not shown that the NLC had acted outside its power under the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Native Lands Act}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 I am satisfied that the Plaintiffs have made out a case for a permanent injunction and therefore order accordingly. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 COSTS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 I make no order as to costs as in other cases of a similar nature. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 ORDERS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 are as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendants}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 application to strike out the Plaintiffs}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 claim is dismissed. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 The Defendants, their servants and agents are restrained from entering into or otherwise interfering with the quiet enjoyment of th e Plaintiffs native land known as Vola being Lot 28 on the island of Sawailau in Yasawa and the cave thereon. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9831621 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 There is no order as to costs. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 \par }\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9831621 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831621\charrsid9831621 Sosefo Inoke \par Judge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid9831621 \par }}