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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 \par Mr.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 C.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 Gordon, Counsel for the Plaintiff \par Mr. S.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 Prasad, Counsel for the Defendant \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16543170 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975236\charrsid595466 JUDG}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 MENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16543170 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975236\charrsid595466 This}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 is an action in which the plaintiff seeks an order against the defendant to give vacant possession of a Native land comprised a residential lot with an area of 9.6 perches known as Lot 1 Stage 1B}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 Waiyavi Subdivsion and situate in Lautoka.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543170\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 The defendant was served with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 a notice to vacate dated 19th October, 1976 but the defendant has refused and still refuses to vacate the said land.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 The basic facts are not disputed an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 d I hold them to be as follows:}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 \par \par The defendant and his parents have been living }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 the said land since 1958 when the land was under }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 control of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 Colonial Sugar Refining Company Limited }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 (hereinafter}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 referred}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 to as }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 C.S.R.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 ). The defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 s father had been paying rent on the land regularly throughout the years to C.S.R. In or about 1974 all the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 land }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 comprising the Waiyavi Subdivision Stage1B and adjacent lands which were formally leased to the Colonial Sugar Refining Company Limited reverted t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 o the Native Land Trust Board (}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 hereinafter called }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 the Board}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 ).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1771927\charrsid595466 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 In or about 1972 the plaintiff and her husband came on the said land after they had purchased a lean-to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 dwelling}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 house on the land from the defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 s broth er, one Vijay Kuma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903749\charrsid595466 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903749\charrsid595466 a }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 sum }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903749\charrsid595466 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 $200. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 s own lean-to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 dwelling house on the land is only a few paces away from that of the plaintiff}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 s. The plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 s husband died }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903749\charrsid595466 on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 4th August last year.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5073434\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 In}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 anticipation of getting a residential block in th e Waiyavi subdivision the defendant along with many other settlers in the neighbourhood formed themselves into }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 cooperative group which was called the Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society. The object of the Society was to negotiate with the Board for the leasing out of the respective land then occupied by its members. The funds of the Society were contributed to by all me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903749\charrsid595466 mbers, including the defendant.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 \par \par After the subdivision of the Waiyavi Native land was completed the defendant went to the Board}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 s office in Lautoka and saw a land agent there to whom he made his request for the allocation to him of the land which he has been occupying. The defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 went}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 to see the land agent sev}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4992341\charrsid595466 eral times to whom he applied f}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 or the lease of the land to him. At about the same time the plaintiff also went to see the same land agent and applied to be given the lease of the land. On }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 21st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 January, 1977 the plaintiff was issued with an approval notice for a lease}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 (Exhibit B) in respect of the land in question for a period of 99 years commencing from 1st January, 1975. On 12th October,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 1977 the lease in respect of the said land was registered in the name of the plaintiff by the Registrar of Titles}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 (see Exhibit 4). \par \par I have given careful consideration to the evidence placed before me and submissions }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903749\charrsid595466 made by counsel on either side.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5406198\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 \par As noted above the plaintiff holds the registered lease on the residential block in question. That being so an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 except where fraud is established the plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 s title to the lease must remain paramount and is guaranteed }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10758109\charrsid595466 by law }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 against impeachment. This is so by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10636093\charrsid595466 virtue of the provisions of 39}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 (1) of the Land Transfer Act 1971, the material parts (for the purpose of this action) read as follows:- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15680487 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 39.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 Notwithstanding the existence in any other person of any estate or interest, whether derived by grant from the Crown or otherwise, \'85\'85\'85..}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 shall, except in case of fraud}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 , }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 hold the same subject to such encumbrances may be notified on the folium of the register, constituted by the instrument of title thereto, but absolutely free from all other encumbrances whatsoever\'85\'85..}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 " }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 (the under lining above is supplied.)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16543170 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833790\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 During the hearing of the case counsel for the defendant made a belated application for amendment of the statement of defence by adding two more paragraphs and for}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 the addition of a counter-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 claim which in the absence of any objections from counsel for the plaintiff was granted. The two additional paragraphs (paragraphs 10 and 11) read: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15680487 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 10.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16649078\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 In the alternative the Defendant says }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16649078\charrsid595466 that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 although no documents have been registered to protect his right to occupation of the land described in paragraph 2 of the Statement of Claim and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4354683\charrsid595466 since the Defendant was in possession of the land for 20 years the Plaintiff was under a duty to enquire as to the Defendant's legal and equitable rights.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397307\charrsid595466 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9915834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397307\charrsid595466 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15680487 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397307\charrsid595466 11. The Defendant says that the Plaintiff has had at all times a knowledge of the Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397307\charrsid595466 s legal and/or equitable rights of the land described in paragraph 2 of the Statement of Claim}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397307\charrsid595466 and is guilty of fraud in acquiring registered title of the said land with full knowledge of the Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397307\charrsid595466 s rights with a view of depriving a Defendant of his rights.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15680487\charrsid595466 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9915834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9915834\charrsid595466 \par The defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9915834\charrsid595466 s counterclaim seeks a declaration that the plaintiff is holding the said land in trust for the defendant. \par \par From the amended statement of defence and counterclaim it appears that the defence is now relying solely on the allegation of fraud against the plaintiff which of course if proved will defeat her title as registered n ative leasehold owner of the property. I have considered the evidence such as it is pertaining to the issu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12337822\charrsid595466 e of fraud and find it so meagre}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9915834\charrsid595466 and inconclusive. I am not satisfied that the plaintiff perpetrated any fraud against the defendant in obtaining her title. If there is any fault to be ascribed in the allocation of the lease I think that fault lies with the Board }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12337822\charrsid595466 in appearing to have shown undue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9915834\charrsid595466 favouritism for the plaintiff. Be that as it may and in view of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12077720\charrsid595466 evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 adduced I must hold that as against the defendant the plaintiff}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 s title}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12337822\charrsid595466 is indefeasible in law.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9915834\charrsid595466 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 The circumstances surrounding the issue of the lease to the plaintiff have caused the defendant acute grie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12077720\charrsid595466 vance and understandably so. This}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 Court has much sympathy for the defendant for not being allocated the lease of the land to which he failed he was entitled as against the plaintiff. The defend}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12077720\charrsid595466 ant and his family have been li}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 ving on this land for a much longer period than the plaintiff who o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12077720\charrsid595466 nly ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 me upon the land in about five years ago. The defendant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 s father had been regularl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12202578\charrsid595466 y paying}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 rent for the land in question to the C.S.R.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12077720\charrsid595466 since 1958 until the Board took over from the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6294779\charrsid595466 C.S.R.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 those native lands at Waiyavi. The defendant can therefore b e forgiven for thinking that he and his family should have been given the land by the Board as a matter of elementary justice and fair play. In the absence of more information about the Board}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 s handling of the competing application}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid753226\charrsid595466 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137310\charrsid595466 for the land between th e plaintiff and the defendant this Court hesitates to say anymore than that the allocation of the lease in this case appears to be arbitrary and without the rhyme or reason. \par \par As I have indicated in the foregoing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 by virtue of her being in possession of a re gistered title to the land the plaintiff is bound to succeed in this action. Accordingly I will grant an order for vacant position as prayed suspended for three more months to enable the defendant and his family to seek an alternative place to move to. \par \par There will be no order as to costs. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7628105 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12217856\charrsid595466 (S}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 gd.) T.}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12202578\charrsid595466 U. T}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 u}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12202578\charrsid595466 i}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 vaga \par JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7628105 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628105\charrsid595466 \par LAUTOKA, \par 1st June, 1978. \par }}