{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\deff0\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman{\*\falt Times New Roman};}
{\f37\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f38\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f40\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek{\*\falt Times New Roman};}
{\f41\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f42\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew){\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f43\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic){\*\falt Times New Roman};}
{\f44\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f45\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese){\*\falt Times New Roman};}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;
\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;
\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;}{\stylesheet{\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext0 \styrsid9192741 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden 
Default Paragraph Font;}{\*\ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\trcbpat1\trcfpat1\tblind0\tblindtype3\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 \snext11 \ssemihidden Normal Table;}{\s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext15 \styrsid9192741 Style 1;}}{\*\rsidtbl \rsid139005\rsid203105\rsid419509\rsid537502\rsid552053\rsid619491\rsid671818\rsid794758\rsid802443\rsid865930\rsid944611\rsid1320588
\rsid1376291\rsid1398906\rsid1522139\rsid1769682\rsid1850906\rsid1853150\rsid1917344\rsid1977997\rsid1997732\rsid2037813\rsid2047509\rsid2174104\rsid2296171\rsid2299641\rsid2385245\rsid2634452\rsid2696272\rsid2698587\rsid2961590\rsid3022485\rsid3088202
\rsid3103778\rsid3162444\rsid3170452\rsid3170606\rsid3281869\rsid3416762\rsid3439401\rsid3477594\rsid3486183\rsid3829957\rsid3868201\rsid4010264\rsid4341957\rsid4469751\rsid4544777\rsid4601680\rsid4680742\rsid4985410\rsid5259834\rsid5259963\rsid5335652
\rsid5450172\rsid5529808\rsid5537471\rsid5572187\rsid5650464\rsid5705386\rsid5844527\rsid6297491\rsid6323077\rsid6519449\rsid6520311\rsid6690959\rsid6822423\rsid6891946\rsid6949934\rsid7098310\rsid7172282\rsid7235534\rsid7542468\rsid7566690\rsid7804331
\rsid7807951\rsid7952950\rsid8003062\rsid8135190\rsid8262882\rsid8264374\rsid8419064\rsid8548346\rsid8851346\rsid8869600\rsid8919815\rsid9175145\rsid9192741\rsid9271465\rsid9445696\rsid9456190\rsid9646482\rsid9978685\rsid10319439\rsid10440809\rsid10443183
\rsid10511158\rsid10512402\rsid10683519\rsid10760565\rsid10844012\rsid11087364\rsid11163140\rsid11293454\rsid11341895\rsid11667298\rsid11812270\rsid11939043\rsid12212164\rsid12214248\rsid12260031\rsid12545920\rsid12716194\rsid13314409\rsid13506418
\rsid13661712\rsid13721168\rsid13784885\rsid13908882\rsid14027974\rsid14119990\rsid14435780\rsid14483658\rsid14645685\rsid14747219\rsid14768114\rsid14813878\rsid14827270\rsid14879425\rsid15211644\rsid15338554\rsid15402439\rsid15495901\rsid15497732
\rsid15547060\rsid15558355\rsid15622916\rsid15751623\rsid15757769\rsid15886764\rsid16199373\rsid16282746\rsid16324746\rsid16325338\rsid16342440\rsid16411707\rsid16414360\rsid16661602\rsid16672894\rsid16676209}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 10.0.6850;}{\info
{\title Can't run macro}{\author Teniau_d}{\operator maltungtung_l}{\creatim\yr2008\mo11\dy20\hr16\min9}{\revtim\yr2009\mo2\dy23\hr16\min35}{\version54}{\edmins719}{\nofpages3}{\nofwords2129}{\nofchars12141}{\*\company USP, Emalus Campus}
{\nofcharsws14242}{\vern16393}{\*\password 00000000}}{\*\xmlnstbl }\paperw11678\paperh16598\margl0\margr0\margt0\margb0\gutter0 
\widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\grfdocevents0\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\hyphcaps0\formshade\horzdoc\dgmargin\dghspace180\dgvspace180\dghorigin1701\dgvorigin1984\dghshow1\dgvshow1
\jexpand\viewkind4\viewscale100\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\splytwnine\ftnlytwnine\htmautsp\nolnhtadjtbl\useltbaln\alntblind\lytcalctblwd\lyttblrtgr\lnbrkrule\nobrkwrptbl\snaptogridincell\allowfieldendsel\wrppunct\asianbrkrule\rsidroot9192741 \fet0
{\*\wgrffmtfilter 013f}\sectd \linex0\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid9175145\sftnbj {\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang 
{\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7
\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain 
\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8264374 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5259963\charrsid9175145 IN THE}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145  SUPREME}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454  COURT OF FIJI}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323077\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 (}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 WESTERN DIVISION}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 )
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12212164 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid5844527 AT LAUTOKA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323077\charrsid5844527 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8264374 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12212164\charrsid5844527 CIVIL JURISDICTION}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid5844527 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12212164 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12212164\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8264374 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 Action No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 15}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 8}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of 1977
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8264374 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12212164 BETWEEN}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8264374 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 SATISH CHANDRA VERMA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 s/o Jagjit Singh
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456190\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9456190 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12212164 AND}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12212164 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456190\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9456190 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456190\charrsid9175145 HOUSING AUTHORITY}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 

\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2174104 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 1st Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2385245 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5844527 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5844527\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8264374 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 UTKAT NAIKER}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5844527  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 s/}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145  Kalliappan Naiker
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 2nd Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9192741 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15547060\charrsid9175145 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 . Jai Raj Sing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 h and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . Suresh V}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 erma, Counsel for the Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8264374\charrsid9175145 Mr. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 B. Sweetman, Counsel for the Defendants
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5572187 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145 JUDGMENT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid2174104 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9192741 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 In this action the plaintiff seeks against the defendants }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145 a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 declaration that his dismissal from his employment with the first }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 efendant was unlawful as being ultra vires and contrary to the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145  princ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 iples of natural justice and fairness and claims special}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145  damages in the sum of $6}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ,202 as well as exemplary, punitive and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145  gene}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ral damages.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572187\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 At the outset I must observe that the manner in which the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 cause }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 of action}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  ha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s been pleaded in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3088202  the statement of claim is some}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 what }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ob}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13908882\charrsid9175145 scure and leaves much to be desired}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . The statement of claim}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13908882\charrsid9175145 pleads }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 that the dismissal}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of the plaintiff was unlawful as being }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 utra vires (presum}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ably as not being within the scope of the powers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145  of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 the first }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145 defendant)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 . It seems to me that such a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 proposition}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  would}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  not get the plaintiff very far because the first defendant }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 as }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 employer of the plaintiff would in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145  view of the contract of employ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145 ment p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ossess either impliedly or expressly the necessary powers to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  termin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ate the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  plainti}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  employment if it chose to do so}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  ther}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 efore the exercise of such powers could not possibly be characterised}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  as unlawful. It may w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ell be that the exercise of such powers was}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1997732\charrsid9175145  wrongful }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3170606\charrsid9175145 in the sense}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  that the grounds for so doing were insufficient}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3170606\charrsid9175145  in law thereby }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 giving rise to a co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3170606\charrsid9175145 mm}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 on la}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3170606\charrsid9175145 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  action for wrongful dismissal }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3170606\charrsid9175145 and a c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145 laim for damages.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 But this is not what was pleaded. However, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145 since no objection wa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s taken to the form of pleading in this case}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145  and in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 view of the nature of the evidence put before me}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  I shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145 
 treat the case as one essentially for wrongful dismissal. I have not dealt with the other aspect of the claim tha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 t the dismissal was}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145  contrary to t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 he principles of natural justice because having regard to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010264\charrsid9175145  the evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  I consider the issue to be of marginal relevance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1522139\charrsid9175145  only to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  this case.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1522139\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 The b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145 asic facts in this cas}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
e are not really disputed and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145 I hold}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454  them to be as follows:-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par 
\par The plaintiff was until 9th July, 1977 an employee of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145 Hous}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
ing Authority (first defendant) a body corporate which was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145 constituted}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  under}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145  the provisions of the Housing A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ct (hereinafter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145  called the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145 Authority}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13784885\charrsid9175145 ).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  The second }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  is the Director and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 Executive Secretary of the Authority (hereinafter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145  called }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145 the Director}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10760565\charrsid9175145 ) and as s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 uch was and still is its most senior officer. The plaintiff joined the Authority in 1974 as clerk of works. In 1975 when the Land Development Unit of the Authori}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271465\charrsid9175145 ty was set up in its present for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 m the plaintiff was appointed }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 construction supervisor }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271465\charrsid9175145 Unit for the W}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 estern Division and based in Lautoka. This was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271465\charrsid9175145 a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 enior and responsible post. The plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s immediate superior}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145  at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 the material time was }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 r. Ram Achal to whom the plaintiff was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145 di}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 rectly responsib}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271465\charrsid9175145 le in the conduct of his work. Mr. Achal a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 nd the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566690\charrsid9175145  Di}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
rector were based at head office in Suva.
\par 
\par On or about 7th July, 1977 Mr. Achal and the Director came to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145  Nadi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 on Authority business and from there to Lautoka. It was during }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145 this trip that M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
r. Achal received certain information that the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145  plaintiff had personally assisted S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
ivams Transport to write out and prepare a tender on its behalf. The particular tender was for a large }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145 land }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
development work which was called by the Lautoka City Council.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145  Mr.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 Achal told the Director about the information he had}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145  received. The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
Director instructed Mr. Achal to investigate the matter further }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145 to ascertain }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
whether it was reliable. The investigation tended to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145  con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 firm their information whereupon a moo
ting was arranged for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145 morning}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of 9th July, 1977 at which the plaintiff was told to be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid671818\charrsid9175145  present. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 A meeting was duly held in the office of the Divisional }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145 Manager, Mr. Wilkinson who was a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 lso present with the Director, Mr. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145 Ach}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 al and the plaintiff. At the meeting the plaintiff was told that }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145 infor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 mation had been received that he had personally assisted}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8262882 
 Sivam}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  Transport to write out and prepare a tender on its behalf in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145  respect of land development work for the Lauto}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ka City Council. The}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145  plaintiff readily admitte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 d that he had done so and said he had}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145  done so and said he had prepared }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 the tender in his own spare time and did so because he was }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477594\charrsid9175145 Friendly w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ith the Sivams family. He said he did not regard what he}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172282\charrsid9175145  did }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 wrong becau}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172282\charrsid9175145 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 e the Authority w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172282\charrsid9175145 as in no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  connected with the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172282\charrsid9175145  tender}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  concerned.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 In his job with the Authority, the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14827270 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 
s main task was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14827270 to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 prepare from time to time on behalf of the Land Development Unit of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270 which he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270  was construction supervisor detailed costing and pricing of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270 development }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 works to be carried out in the Western Division. The}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270  task }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 entailed much research and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270 required}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270  sound knowledge concerning }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270 the ruling }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 
rates of materials, labour, machinery hire and so on.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270  Such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 
 knowledge was necessary to enable the plaintiff to prepare on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6520311\charrsid14827270  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2634452\charrsid14827270 behalf of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14827270  the U}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6949934\charrsid14827270 nit its own tender for development proje}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 cts of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6949934\charrsid14827270  A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 uthority in competition with private contractors. In 1975 the Unit }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14827270 was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6949934\charrsid14827270 given }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 
the contract for the development work at Rifle Range }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid14827270 Lautoka, (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6949934\charrsid14827270 
Stage 4D), which was worth about $800,000 and a contract at Natabua (Stage 1) worth about $300,00}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid14827270 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 
. In these two cases the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid14827270  plaintiff had prepared the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 necessary tenders. A typical tender}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid14827270  document would contain a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 schedule of items of work to be undertaken }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid14827270 which could number as many }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 as fifty it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid14827270 
ems, typical of which would be the removal of top soil, exca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 vation of land to design level, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid14827270 inst}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid14827270 allation of inverts, construction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of man-holes. Alongside each }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 item the tenderer would inse}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14827270 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  the rates at which it was prepared to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145  do the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
job and these rates would cover materials and labour of various }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 types and machinery hire. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
As head of the construction unit the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145  would}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  have close contact with suppliers of building materials. The }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 Au}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 thority used a lot of gravels, crushed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 
metals, sand, pipes, cement, bitumen, timber and sundry ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 terials. Preparation of tender for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 dev}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 e1opment work therefore required specialised and up-to-date }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 kn}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 owledge of cost and price structures.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 In recent years Sivams Transport together with other firms in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8003062\charrsid9175145 the same field have }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15886764\charrsid9175145 done much work for the Authority in the field of hire of plants and machinery. This would be on negotiate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15886764\charrsid9175145  rates which would be fixed for all suppliers. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 The plaintiff had compl}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5537471\charrsid9175145 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 te}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5537471\charrsid9175145  disc}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 retion as from which firms to hire}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5537471\charrsid9175145  plants and machinery and as to the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 times }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5537471\charrsid9175145 and jobs for which to hire the p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 lants}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5537471\charrsid9175145 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  The decisio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5537471\charrsid9175145 
n was a matter of personal choice for the plaintiff who would be in a position to favour any particular firm if he chose to do so. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 During}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  1976 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 and 1977 Sivams Transport was the largest supplier to the Authority}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  of p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 lants and machinery. For that period Sivams Transport earned a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  sum in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  region of $120,000. The other major suppliers were}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  R.D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  Singh}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  & Sons (about $97,000}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 ) while the ea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
rnings of Royal Tr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 ansport, Akim }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 Investments, Ra}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 hbir Ent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2037813 rprises ranged between $}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 30,000 and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  $80,000. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145 Among the smaller suppliers we}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 re Reddy Construction Limited,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145  Marain Construction Limited and Govind}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  Enterprises (between $10,000 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 and $20,000). Apart }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 from hire of plants }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 nd }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2037813 machinery Siva}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ms Transport }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6690959\charrsid9175145 did not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  deal with the Authority in any othe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 r re
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 spect.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 After admitting at the meeting his part in the Sivams}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145  Tran}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 sport tender to the Lautoka City Council the plaintiff was told}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145  that his action was tantamount}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  to gross misconduct }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 nd an }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 act of extreme dis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 loyalty to the Authority. The implications of his action }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 were explained to h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145 im}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145  after which he wa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s told to wait in his office }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 hile }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 the others discussed the position, during which the Director }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 decided on behalf of t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 he Authority that the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s appointment }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650464\charrsid9175145 summarily terminated}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 . A letter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 was then prepared }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 nd signed by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
the Director and given to Mr. A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 chal who took it to the plaintiff. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 The material parts of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  letter read as follows:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8919815 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
In a meeting held with you this morning in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 presence of myself, the Land De}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 velopme}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 nt M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ana}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 ger and the Divisional Manager W}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 estern, you admitted your involvement in an act of gross misconduct associated with your duties.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8919815 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 This action of yours w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s discussed in detail with you and the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
implications}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of your actions explained to you.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8919815 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 You are hereby summarily dismissed and yo}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1853150\charrsid9175145 ur employment with the Housing A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 uthority is terminated as from noon today.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9192741 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 Explaining his decision to this Court the Director said he }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 took }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 a very serious }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 view}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of the conduc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 t of the plaintiff for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15211644 a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 number }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15211644 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 reasons}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . He said as a construction supervisor assisting Sivams}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145  Tran}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 sport, an outside cont}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 ractor, in the preparation of i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ts tender }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 plaintiff would use his }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 knowledge of the costing and pri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ng}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9646482\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 ys}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 tem which he had acquired in the course of his employment with }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  Authority }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 nd this would become available not only to Sivams }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 Tran}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 sport but }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 also}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 to others should it leak out. Sivams Transport }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 could }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9646482\charrsid9175145 also be expected to tender a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  forthcoming contracts since that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145  firm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15211644 had }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 eviously shown interest in one }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 or two tenders }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8919815\charrsid9175145 for development projects called by the Authority}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . Further,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419509\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 as an employee}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419509\charrsid9175145  of that Authority it was wrong for the plaintiff to have formed a working relationship with Sivams Transport which was then already involved in doing jobs for the Authority. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 Because of their relation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419509\charrsid9175145 ship the plaintiff could no longer }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9646482\charrsid9175145 be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419509\charrsid9175145 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 xpected to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419509\charrsid9175145  e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 xercise proper and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519449\charrsid9175145 
clear judgement in his day to day dealings with that firm particularly when one of the key ingredients of his job was to be fair in the allocation of busi
ness among private firms. According to the Director it was very important that in his dealings with suppliers and contractors t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 he plaintiff}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12214248\charrsid9175145  was not only fair}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9646482\charrsid9175145  but should appear to be fair}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12214248\charrsid9175145 . He said a disturbing element in the conduct of the plaintiff was tha
t his involvement with the Sivams tender had become known to the consultant engineers of the Lautoka City Council and accordingly the reputation of the Authority and the public confidence in it was at stake. He said the Authority was always at pains to ta
ke a completely independent and impartial stance in its dealings with private contractors throughout }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16411707\charrsid9175145 Fiji.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par 
\par I have given very }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 careful}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  consideration to the matters raised in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145  this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  action. Rule 2 of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 General}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  Office Rulers and Procedures of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145  the A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
uthority provides:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15558355 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
All members of the stuff arc expected to conduct themselves at all tines in such a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 manner a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s to promote the Aut}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 hority}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  inter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
sts both during and outside office hours.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9192741 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 
\par Hav}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ing rega}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 d to the provi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 sions of the above rule and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  bearing in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 
 mind the fact that the plaintiff had indeed personally assisted Sivam}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145 Transport to write }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 out and prepare its tender to the Lautoka City}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145  Council}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15211644 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145  I find that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15558355\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145 his action was}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  such that the Authority was left }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145 with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 no choice in the matter but to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145 terminate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  his appointment. In }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145 forming a semi-professional relationship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  with Siv}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ms Transport in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10844012\charrsid9175145  the matter of the aforesaid}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  tender the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s conduct was clearly }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 inc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 onsistent and incompatible with his duty and responsibility to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145  the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  Authority. I do not doubt that the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145  plain
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 f had been }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 misguided}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 thinking that the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 re was nothing wrong in giving assistance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 personal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 friend because the Authority was not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 involved}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  in the particular }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 tender}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . However, unfortunately the implications of his misconduct}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145  were such that his position with the Authority had become too vulnerable and untenable so far as the construction and development section of the public }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135190\charrsid9175145 is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 concerned. For these reasons I am satisfied that the dismissal of t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135190\charrsid9175145 he plaintiff from his }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 employment in the circumstance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15211644 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145  disclosed was completely justified.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par 
\par The other question that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 concerns m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 e is whether in dismissing }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15211644 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 plaintiff in summary fashion the Authority }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 was}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  justified having }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 regard}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  to all the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 circumstances}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . Article 4 paragraph (2) of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 
 Master }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 Agreement between the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 Authority and the H}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ousing Authority }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 Employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6891946\charrsid9175145  Union states}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14119990\charrsid9175145 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4469751 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 (1) }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 For a serious act of indiscipline or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 misconduct an employee may be summ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 arily }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 discharged}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  without notice.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11293454 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9192741 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 above provision }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4469751\charrsid9175145 gives}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  express }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15497732\charrsid9175145 powers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  to the Authority to dismiss}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15497732\charrsid9175145  summarily}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 and without notice any of its employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15497732\charrsid9175145  for ser}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ious misconduct. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15497732\charrsid9175145 The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 question is whether the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3829957\charrsid9175145 plaintiff}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3829957\charrsid9175145 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  misconduct was so grave and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15497732\charrsid9175145  serious as to justify }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15497732\charrsid9175145  summary dismissal.
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par 
\par It is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145 common}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  ground that the plaintiff }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145 
throughout}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  his period }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 se}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145 rvice with the Authority had bee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 n a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145 
conscientious}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  and efficient}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145  worker. A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 part}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145  from the one isolated lapse of conduct which has caused }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6891946\charrsid9175145 
him his job it appears his record of service was excellent. Mr. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7098310\charrsid9175145 Wilkinson, the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 Authority}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 s Divisional }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2961590\charrsid9175145 M}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 anager }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2961590\charrsid9175145 Western has much praise for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
 the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2961590\charrsid9175145 . }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3829957\charrsid9175145 According to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6297491\charrsid9175145 
 him the plaintiff was popular with his work-mates and there was no reason to doubt his integrity. Bearing all this in mind and having regard to the fact that his misconduct was}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6891946\charrsid9175145  an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6297491\charrsid9175145  isolated one and caused by a ba}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 d }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6297491\charrsid9175145 error}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  of judgment and the fact }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6297491\charrsid9175145 that his misconduct }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235534\charrsid9175145 
was unlikely to be attended by a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ny}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235534\charrsid9175145  se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 rious }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8262882 consequences upon the Authority.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235534\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 I consider the decision }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235534\charrsid9175145 that his ap}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 point}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235534\charrsid9175145 m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 ent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1850906\charrsid9175145 be summarily terminate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 without notice w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1850906\charrsid9175145 as too ha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545920\charrsid9175145 rsh }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1850906\charrsid9175145 a measure}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12545920\charrsid9175145 whole of the circumstances of the case. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 I f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2047509\charrsid9175145 ee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 l sufficient weight was }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10511158\charrsid9175145 not given to the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10511158\charrsid9175145 s good }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 record of service }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10511158\charrsid9175145 with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  the Authority }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10511158\charrsid9175145 of his particular}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  misconduct given of course the fact that his appointment }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145 was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 in any event to be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145 terminated}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 . Viewed in this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145  light I feel the plaintiff }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
had }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145 received}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  less than fair treatment in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145 
 the manner his }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14768114\charrsid9175145 services were}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6891946\charrsid9175145  terminated. I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145 
 am satisfied that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145  the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985410\charrsid9175145  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14768114\charrsid9175145 
was in these circumstances entitled to have been given one month}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14768114\charrsid9175145 s notice of termination of appointment or one month}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14768114\charrsid9175145 s salary in lieu of such notice. To that extent therefore the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14768114\charrsid9175145 s action succeeds and I would order that he be paid a month}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14768114\charrsid9175145 
s salary at the rate ruling at the time of his dismissal which was $6,202 a year or $516.83 a month. There will
 accordingly be judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $516.83. I understand the plaintiff has about $900 to his credit with the Authority at the time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid619491\charrsid9175145 
 of dismissal and may still be collected}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5450172\charrsid9175145 
\par From the un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3281869\charrsid9175145 satisfactory way the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3281869\charrsid9175145 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5450172\charrsid9175145  pleadings were formulated and from the outcome of the action itself, I do not consider an order as to costs should }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3281869\charrsid9175145 
be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8262882 made.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5450172\charrsid9175145 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5450172 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293454 (S}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16282746\charrsid9175145 g}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 d.) T.U. Tuivaga}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5450172\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14747219 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192741\charrsid9175145 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9192741 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5450172\charrsid9175145 LAUTOKA}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16324746\charrsid9175145 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11087364\charrsid9175145 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5450172\charrsid9175145 30th May, 1978.
\par }}