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The Respondent challenged the Applicant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 s }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 locus standi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 to apply for review. The Court could find no decision impugned, and had difficulty deciding whether the application was within time or out of time. The Court found the application misconceived without any arguable case for leave to be granted. There was nothing to prevent the Applicant from presenting the application again in a proper legal manner in accordance with the provisions of O.53 High Court Rules if he still ha d a grievance on the matter. \par \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Held\endash }{ \lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (1)}{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The application for leave for Judicial Review can be refused where it is difficult to ascertain when, if any, decision was made by the Respondent, and it cannot be said whether the application is within time or not as required by the Rules. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (2) The question of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 sufficient interest}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 depends on the nature of the Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 s duties under its party constitution and also by consideration of the particular subject matter of the application itself. The Applicant is a mere }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 busybody}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 when it does not show how the decision impugned (if any) affects the party and also does not give any evidence of a mandate to institute this action on behalf of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 affected persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 . \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par Leave for Judicial Review refused. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Cases referred in Judgment}{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4024501\charrsid4024501 \par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Australia Broadcasting Tribunal v Bond and Ors}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 94 ALR 11 \par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 [1984] 3 All ER 935 \par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Inland Revenue Commissioners v National Federation of Self-Employed and Small Businesses Ltd. }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (1982) AC 617 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Applicant in person \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Janmai J. Udit for the Respondent \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts20\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid4024501\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol \clvertalt \clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2088\clshdrawnil \cellx1980\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth6768\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9913259 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501\charrsid4024501 13 August, 2001 \cell }\pard \ql \li1692\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1692\pararsid4024501 {\b\caps\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 j}{\b\caps\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501\charrsid4024501 udgment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501\charrsid4024501 \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501\charrsid4024501 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts20\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid4024501\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol \clvertalt\clbrdrt \brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2088\clshdrawnil \cellx1980\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth6768\clshdrawnil \cellx8748 \row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Pathik, J}{ \b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The Applicant applies for leave for judicial review under {\*\bkmkstart O53_3_1_HCR_State_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa}Order 53 r3(1) {\*\bkmkend O53_3_1_HCR_State_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa}of The High Court Rules 1988 which provides that: }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 no application for judicial review shall be made unless leave of the Court has}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 been obtained}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 . \par \par The application is opposed by the Respondents on the following grounds:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 THE Applicant has no arguable case on the grounds that:}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\langfenp3081\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11351804 \fs24\lang1033\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp3081 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 it does not specifically identify the decision it is purportedly impugning;}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (ii) \tab it fails to disclose any procedural irregularity in the processing and subsequent intake of students at Lautoka Teachers College and how it in any way deviates from the established practice and policies; and }{ \lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }\pard \s19\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (iii) \tab it has no cause of action for which a relief may be granted by way of judicial review.}{ \lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 This misconceived application is detrimental to the good administration and the practice and polic ies of the Ministry of Education as to the intake of students at the Lautoka Teachers College and also the appointment of persons to be Licensed Teachers for a specified period from time to time. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par In the Statement filed pursuant to Order 53 Rule 3(2) the Applicant, which is The Fiji National Democratic Party through its Secretary as Registered Officer Mr. Atunaisa Lacabuka Rasoki No. 2 (hereafter referred to as the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 ), purports to represent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Mr. Taitusi Lacabuka, a licenced teacher with Ministry of Education, all licence teachers and 2001 LTC interview teachers reserves as complainants}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 . \par \par The Respondents are shown as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Mrs. Emi Rabukawaqa (Permanent Secretary for Education), Senior Careers Officer and Attorney-General }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (hereafter collectively referred to as Respondent). \par \par As ordered both parties filed written submissions and I have given them due consideration. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Consideration of the application}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 I must state at the outset that, because the Applicant is in person and has no legal representation, it has not been easy to grasp what it is being urged upon the Court to consider.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 I was considering dismissing it out of hand but because the Respondent has highlighted certain aspects of the application in opposition I decided to do the best I can. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Justiciable issue}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\langfenp3081\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 \fs24\lang1033\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp3081 {\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Decision}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par What the decision is, if any, that is impugned has not been spelt out and it is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 difficult to ascertain it from the written material before me.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Under {\*\bkmkstart O53_3_2_a_i_HCR_State_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa} Or 53 r.3(2)(a)(i) {\*\bkmkend O53_3_2_a_i_HCR_State_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa}it is provided (inter alia) that:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (2)\tab An application for leave must be made upon filing in the Registry:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 \fs24\lang1033\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp3081 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (a) a notice in For m 32 in the Appendix hereunder containing a statement of:}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 \fs24\lang1033\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp3081 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (i) the particulars of the judgment order, decision or other proceeding in respect of which judicial review is being sought; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par The need to state the decision is stated by Lord Diplock in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 {\*\bkmkstart Council_CSU_v_Minister_S_v_E_Rabukawaqa}Council of Civil Service {\*\bkmkend Council_CSU_v_Minister_S_v_E_Rabukawaqa}Unions v Minister for the Civil Service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 [1984] 3 All E.R 935 at 949 thus:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The subject matter of every judicial review is a }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 decision}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 made by some person (or body of persons) whom I will call the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 decision-maker}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 or else a refusal by him to make a decision.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 To qualify as a subject for judicial review the decision must have consequences which affect some person (or body of persons) other than to decision-maker, although it may affect him too. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par The following statements from the judgment of Mason CJ in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 {\*\bkmkstart Australia_v_Bond_Ors_State_v_Emi}Australia Broadcasting Tribunal v Bond and Others}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 {\*\bkmkend Australia_v_Bond_Ors_State_v_Emi}94 ALR 11 at 23 is pertinent on the subject of reviewable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 decision}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 :}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 ... a reviewable }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 decision}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 is one for which provision is made by or under a statute.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 That will generally, but not always, entail a decision which is final or operative and determinative, at least in a practical sense, of the issue of fact falling for consideration.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 A conclusion reached as a step alon g the way in a course of reasoning leading to an ultimate decision would not ordinarily amount to a reviewable decision, unless the statute provided for the making of a finding or ruling on that point so that the decision, though an intermediate decision, might}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 accordingly be described as a decision under an enactment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par Because the Applicant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 s manner of expressing its view appear to be so }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 jumbled up}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 to me, with all due respect, it is difficult to ascertain when, if any, decision was made by the Respondent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Therefore it cannot be said whether the application is within time or not as required by the Rules. \par \par The application for leave can be refused on this aspect alone. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Locus Standi}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The next question is: has the Applicant the }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 locus standi }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 to apply for judicial review against the Respondent? \par \par Under {\*\bkmkstart O53_3_5_HCR_State_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa}Or.53 r.3(5) {\*\bkmkend O53_3_5_HCR_State_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa}it is laid down that: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 the Court shall not grant leave unless it considers that the Applicant has a sufficient interest in the matter to which the application relates}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 .}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Judicial review actions are concerned with public law questions and it is clear that they may only be taken by those with a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 sufficient interest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 in the outcome of the proceedings.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The question therefore is whether the Applicant has }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 sufficient interest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 as required. \par \par The question of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 sufficient interest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 depends, }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 inter alia}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 , on the nature of its (Party}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 s) duties under its constitution which created it and also by consideration of the particular subject matter of the application itself. \par \par On this aspect the Respondent has raised a valid point.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The Applicant says that it brings this action on behalf of the party (the FNDP) and on behalf of one Taitusi Rasoki Lacabuka the person alleged to be affected by the Respondent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 s alleged decision.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The Applicant does not say how the so called decision of the Respondent adversely affects it (the Party). \par \par Also, neither the Secretary nor the political party show that there is any mandate from the person or group of persons the Party purports to represent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 There is no evidence of support or approval given to the Applicant by the affected individual Taitusi Rasoki or even all those who were unsuccessful in their applications for entry into Lautoka Teachers}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 College (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 LTC}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 ) to take this }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 representative}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 action. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 I agree with the Respondent that the Applicant is a mere }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 busybody}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 when, inter alia, it does not show how the so called decision affects the party and also does not give any evidence of a mandate to institute this action on behalf of the so called }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 affected persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 . \par \par In this application for leave, locus standi was raised as a preliminary issue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 In considering this aspect I have borne in mind what was held by the House of Lords in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 {\*\bkmkstart IRC_v_National_Fed_S_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa}Inland Rev enue Commissioners v National Federation of Self-Employed and Small Businesses Ltd.}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 {\*\bkmkend IRC_v_National_Fed_S_v_Emi_Rabukawaqa} }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 (1982) AC 617 at 618 where it is stated:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 whilst there might be single cases where it was appropriate at the earliest stage to find th at the Applicant for judicial review had no interest at all, or no sufficient interest to support his application and therefore it was correct at the threshold to refuse leave to apply.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The right to do so is an important safeguard against the courts being flooded and public bodies harassed by irresponsible applications}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par In the light of these principles I find that the Applicant has no }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 locus standi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 to bring these proceedings. \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par Leave}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 On }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 leave}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 it is stated by Lord Diplock in IRC (supra) at 642-643 that:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The need for leave to start proceedings for remedies in public law is not new.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 It applied previously to applications for prerogative orders, though not to civil actions for injunctions or declarations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Its purpose is to prevent the time of the court bei ng wasted by busybodies with misguided or trivial complaints of administrative error, and to remove the uncertainty in which public officers and authorities might be left as to whether they could safely proceed with administrative action while proceedings for judicial review of it were actually pending even though misconceived. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Lord Diplock goes on to say (at 643-644) that:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11351804\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 The whole purpose of requiring that leave should first be obtained to make the application for judicial review would be defeated if the court were to go into the matter in any depth at that stage.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 If, on a quick perusal of the material then available, the court thinks that it discloses what might on further consideration turn out to be an arguable case in favour of granting to the Appl icant the relief claimed, it ought, in the exercise of a judicial discretion, to give him leave to apply for that relief}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par In this case, as already stated, the Applicant has not specifically identified the decision that is being challenged except to say that it generally challenges the Respondent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 s decision. \par \par To conclude, on the affidavit evidence before me, I find that the application is misconceived and very badly presented.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 There does not appear to be any arguable case for leave to be granted to proceed to judicial review; but most important thing of all is that the Respondent has no locus standi to bring this action for the reasons given hereabove. \par \par In this case it is like looking for a needle in a haystack in the matter of two important elements, namely, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 decision}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 locus standi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 to enable the Applicant to get its application off the ground.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024501 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Should the Applicant still have a grievance on the matter then there is nothing to prevent it from presenting it again but in a proper legal manner in ac cordance with the provisions of Order 53. \par \par For these reasons the application for leave is refused with costs to the Respondent in the sum of $150.00 to be paid within 7 days. \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4024501 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 \par Application refused. \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11351804 {\insrsid15489362\charrsid4024501 Marie Chan}{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid11351804 \par }}