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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127 \tab \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270670\charrsid5603073 Capt}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975868\charrsid5603073 . A. Bale}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496449\charrsid5603073  and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975868\charrsid5603073  Lt. Col. M. Aziz for the 1st Respondent
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127 \tab \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975868\charrsid5603073 Mr. S. Banuve for 2nd & 3rd Respondents
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571919\charrsid5603073 
\par Date of Judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10975868\charrsid5603073 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid947586\charrsid5603073 Friday, 21st May 2004}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571919\charrsid5603073 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571919\charrsid3280127 JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571919\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 These are the reasons for the Court\rquote s decision, announced at the conclusion of the hearing, to refuse special leave to appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571919\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 The petitioner }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 sought}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 
 to challenge the order of the Court of Appeal which upheld }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 an}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073  appeal from the High Court and made conse
quential orders that we set out below.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 The petitioner, Lt. Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini was first commissioned in the then Royal Fiji Military Forces in 1981}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 By May of 2000 he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 On 19 May 2000, he was purportedly appointed chief of staff by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11816803\charrsid5603073 those}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 responsible}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 
 for the May 2000 coup under the leadership of George Speight.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 This led to investigations }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 against}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073  him}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073  later that year}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073  for alleged involvement with the coup plotters.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161626\charrsid5603073 
The petitioner has always denied any complicity in those matters.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9990890\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid6756218\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6756218\charrsid5603073 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 he petitioner was released on secondment to take up a 12 months United Nations posting abroad, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 such}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073  release being}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6756218\charrsid5603073  supported by the Prime Minister and}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073  approved by the Commander of the RFMF.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 
He left to take up his appointment in March 2001.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 Later that year}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073  further}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 
 allegations about him were released to the public.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 He contends that he}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6756218\charrsid5603073  has}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073  sought}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  a full public inquiry into the events of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 the May 2000 coup }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  it }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 affected}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  his professional and personal situation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 RFMF refused an extension of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
the United Nations secondment beyond the initial 12}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 months term.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571120\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid6756218\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6756218\charrsid5603073 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 he petitioner has remained abroad.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 However, he has sought to resign his commission.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
The proceedings from which this appeal is brought were commenced in May 2002 and involve complaints and a claim for damages relating to the way in which RFMF has dealt with his application to resign.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 The Process for resigning a Commission in RFMF}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 Before addressing the facts it is convenient to set out the statutory framework }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 as to}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  resignation of a commission in RFMF.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
What follows is a summary of the detailed reasoning of the Court of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 We do not understand it to be contentious.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 At common law an officer holding a commission in the armed forces is }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1133086\charrsid5603073 not}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  free to resign at will (see generally }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 Hearson v. Ch}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 u
}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 rchill [1892] 2 QB 144, Marks v. The }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1133086\charrsid5603073 Commonwealth}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  [1964] 111 CLR 549)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 Section 112 of the constitution continues in existence the RFMF }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 established}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073  by the Constitution of 1990.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 That section also }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1390333\charrsid5603073 provides}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5270751\charrsid5603073 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1390333\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 \'93(2)\tab 
The President, acting on the advice of the Minister, must appoint a Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to exercise military executive command of the Forces, subject to the control of the Minister.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid3280127 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 (3)\tab 
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is responsible for:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127\charrsid3280127 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-540\li1980\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1980\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 (a}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1336772\charrsid5603073 )}
{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127 \tab }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 making appointments of members of the Forces;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127\charrsid3280127 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-540\li1980\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1980\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 (b)\tab taking disciplinary action against members of the Forces; and

\par }\pard \ql \fi-540\li1980\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1980\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 (c)\tab removing members from the Forces.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (4)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls10\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 
{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 The Parliament may make laws}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073  relating to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.\'94}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 Pursuant to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2692215\charrsid5603073  s.67(b) of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073  the }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 Republic of Fiji Military Forces Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2692215\charrsid5603073  (Cap.81),}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 the Minister may make regulations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 
 providing for the terms of service and appointment, duties, promotion, seniority, transfer, leave, resignation and release from service of officers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 The presently relevant regulation is Reg. 21 which provides:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4719880\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270670\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 \'9321 \endash  (1)\tab 
An application from an officer to resign his commission shall be forwarded by the Commanding Officer to the Commander for transmission to the Governor-General.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 When forwarding the application the Commanding Officer shall}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073  state}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 if-}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-1080\li2160\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\ilvl1\adjustright\rin1440\lin2160\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 all regimental claims have been paid;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-360\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\ilvl1\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073  he is aware of any outstanding public claim against the}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 officer;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1080\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\ilvl1\adjustright\rin720\lin1080\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 there is any objection to resignation being sanctioned;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-360\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\ilvl1\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 
there is any special reason why such officer should not serve in the Reserve of Officer.
\par }\pard \ql \fi360\li1800\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1800\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 (Amended by Order 7}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073  October 1970*)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-360\li1620\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin720\lin1620\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 
Where an officer is permitted to resign, the resignation shall not take effect, unless otherwise ordered by the Governor General, until the acceptance is notified in the Gazette. (Amended by Order 7}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10707750\charrsid5603073  October 1970*.)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4283342\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-360\li1620\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin720\lin1620\itap0\pararsid5603073 
{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 
A regular officer who has been trained at Government expense at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, or at any other Commonwealth Military College or Academy who applies to be posted to the Reserve of Officers or to resign his commission shall refund to
 Government the following amounts:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid3280127 
\par }\pard \ql \li1620\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1620\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 Within one year of being commissioned\'85\'85\'85.\'85.\tab $1,000
\par Within two years of being commissioned \'85\'85\'85\'85\tab $}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 800
\par Within three years of being commissioned \'85\'85\'85.\tab $}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 600
\par Within four years of being commissioned \'85\'85..\'85\tab $}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 400
\par Within five years of being commissioned \'85\'85\'85\'85\tab $}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 200\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid3280127 
\par }\pard \ql \li1260\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1260\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 (Inserted by Regulations 29}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073  July 1952 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 )}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180402\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri180\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 The reference to the Governor General}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073  in this regulation}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 should}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073  now read as a reference to the President.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri180\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri180\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal held (at p.19) that s.112(3) of the Constitution was not affected by s.194(5)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073  t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 here}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073  in its application to the petitioner.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 Regulation 21 is the statutory framework within which the petitioner\rquote s rights }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 touching}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073  his decision to seek to resign are to be determined.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal pointed out that:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 \'93}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 \tab }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 [Regulation 21] clearly contemplates that resignation is an option open to an officer holding a commission in the forces but}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 that resignation must be made in a particular way and the decision as to whether or not it is to be accepted is one to be made by the President.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
In view of the inappropriateness of a serving officer merely being released by the action of forwarding a resignation the regulation must mean that the procedures which it contemplates are to be fol
lowed and that the resignation cannot take effect until such time as it has }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 been accepted by the President.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 \'85.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 The}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10893372\charrsid5603073  
\'85}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073  regulation requires a resignation to be considered by and commented on by the commanding officer of the officer who wishes}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 to resign his commission.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
The commanding officer must forward it on to the Commander, whose obligation it is to submit it to the President.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
In both cases it can be assumed that information will be forwarded which will enable a decision to be made.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13960065\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 The decision must reflect the circumstances.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
It is plain that bearing in mind the history that a serving officer may not resign without permission and the wording of the regulation}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073  shows that}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 the decision is not one which is automatic.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 In such case the per
son making the decision must be provided with the necessary information to enable the decision to be made and to be one which will not impede the effectiveness of the armed forces.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 It is no doubt for that reason that the regulation contemplates that the resignation will be forwarded through the chain of command.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 \'85.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
A chain of command is an important matter in the armed forces and this is reinforce}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 d}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262607\charrsid5603073 
 by the necessity for a considered decision to be given in the case of the resignation of a commissioned officer.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 14.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 As indicated, the correctness of this }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 analysis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 
 by the Court of Appeal was not questioned in this Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 The Steps taken by the Petitioner to Resign}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 On 27 February 2002 the petitioner tendered his }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 resignation from RFMF with effect from 21 March 2002.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 He wrote (from New York) to the Commander, RFMF.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 The lengthy letter contained a deal of historical and explanatory material and it referred to recent telephone conversations between the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 ommander (Commodore F. V. Bainimarama, the first respondent) and himself.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 The letter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073  (hereafter referred to as the first letter)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 
 clearly expresse}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073  the writer\rquote s intentions to tender to the Commander his resignation with}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 effect from 21 March 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8397889\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 16.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 As the Court of Appeal pointed out, the letter made no reference to Reg.21.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 
Nor had it followed the procedure contemplated by the regulation, which (read fairly and in light of military practice) contemplated that a letter of resignation would be submitted}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 in the first instance to the officer\rquote s immediate commanding officer, who had the right and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 
obligation to include material relevant to considering whether or not the resignation should be permitted}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 
 when forwarding the application to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10904470\charrsid5603073 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 ommander for transmission to the President.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 17.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 The Petitioner\rquote s commanding officer at the time was Lt. Colonel Waqavakatoga.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4326671\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 18.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073 Commander\rquote s reply}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073  on 12 March 2002}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073 was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid677391\charrsid5603073  in the following terms:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1390333\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 RESIGNATION FROM THE FORCES}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 I have received your letter of resignation dated 27}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073  February 2002.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 I have carefully considered your request and have decided that first you must return home as scheduled.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
You will appreciate that my desire to have you returned is based precisely on the outcome of the formal Board of Inquiry conducted by Lt. Col J. Evans on the alleged participating by some members of the RFMF during the events of May 2000.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 It is for this reason alone that your presence is imminent to provide answers to these allegations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 You must understand that the interest of the Nati
on and in particular the RFMF is foremost and it is my intention to have the investigation completed as soon as possible.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 In view of the above reasons, your request for release is not approved.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6889921\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4735877\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4735877\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 19.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4735877\charrsid5603073 The petitioner made a lengthy reply to the Commander in a letter of 21 March 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4735877\charrsid5603073 The letter contains material explanatory}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6177680\charrsid5603073  of the petitioner\rquote s role in the May 2000 coup and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3697586\charrsid5603073 complain}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16014180\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3697586\charrsid5603073  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073 about the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11816803\charrsid5603073 injustice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073  of the RFMF\rquote 
s decision not to permit the extension of the United Nations contract.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073 On the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11816803\charrsid5603073 subject}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073  of the resignation it said this:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4283342\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073 \'93
I sent my resignation letter to you on 27 February 2002 and I received your response on 1}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 8 March 2002.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 After receiving your response I feel the need to highlight some issue
s in order to put matters that prompted my resignation in proper perspective. I list here the five issues that relate to my case and the resignation itself.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 The issues are:}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5469883\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 a.\tab The investigation into the May 2000 coup;
\par b.\tab The extension of my contract with UNDPK}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 O}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 ;
\par c.\tab My resignation;
\par d.\tab The allegations against me;
\par e.\tab Command.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 My Resignation
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 With all due respect}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 s}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 , your response to my resignation aims to }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15949643\charrsid5603073 cast
}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  doubt on me and is evasive and manipulative in avoiding issues.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 It says nothing of substance and is silent on the issues I raised as some of the reasons prompting my resignation.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 Sec 194 (2) }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16014180\charrsid5603073 (}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 b}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16014180\charrsid5603073 )}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  of the constitution provides me the absolute right to resign from the Force.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 I exercise}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16014180\charrsid5603073 d}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  this right in my letter of resignation dated 27}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 th}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  February.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
My resignation was formally accepted once received by you.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 Therefore it is effective no later than 18}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  March 2002 as that is the date of your reply.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 \'85.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 Conclusion
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 I have defined five independent issues that have contributed to my resignation.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 In that I have explained that:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-360\li1080\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1080\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 a.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11752389\charrsid5603073 
\tab }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 My resignation letter dated 27}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
 February is, and has been since that}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 date both lawful and irrevocable}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 ..}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 ..\'94
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 20.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 The petitioner\rquote s claim in this letter that s.194(2) (b) of the Constitution gave him an absolute right to resign is not correct, as the Court of Appeal pointed out.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 21.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 Indeed, the petitioner appears to have }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 recognised}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  this }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 early}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  in the piece, because he wrote to the President and Commander in Chief of RFMF on 8 April 2002 complaining }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449174\charrsid5603073 that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  his application to resign should have been transmitted to the President }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720273\charrsid5603073 under}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073  Re}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 g}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073  21.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 
This letter was copied to the first respondent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 On 22 April 2002 the petitioner\rquote 
s legal advisers also wrote to the first respondent, referring to Reg.21 and calling upon the Commander to transmit the original letter of resignation to the President with the Commander\rquote s comments on the matter}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 set out}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073  under Regulation 21(1)(a)-(d).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 The lawyers appear not to have r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 ecognized that the Commander was not the petitioner\rquote 
s immediate commanding officer at the time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13438351\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 22.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 On 28 April the petitioner wrote to the Acting Commander, RFMF, Lt Colonel Naivalurua confirming his intention}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 to resign with effect from 21 March 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720273\charrsid5603073  We refer to this as the second letter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 23.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 On 2 May 2002 the first respondent directed that the Application for Resignation of Commission be actioned (affidavit of first respondent sworn 5 June 2002, p}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 r 12 (m)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 )}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 .
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 24.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 On 10 May 2002 the letter of 28 April 2002 was forwarded by the Acting Commander to Lt. Colonel Waqavakatoga, the petitioner\rquote s commanding officer.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 Lt. Colonel Waqavakatoga treated that letter as a letter of resignation delivered under Re}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4222473\charrsid5603073 g}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 .21.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 
On 31 May 2002 he submitted to the Acting }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 ommander his \'93submissions and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4222473\charrsid5603073 sanctions\'94 in accordance with Reg. 21.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4222473\charrsid5603073 
In his affidavit of 5 June 2002, the first respondent indicated that the submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073  would}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4222473\charrsid5603073  be forwarded to the President \'93
with sanctions\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 This was done.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8588840\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 25.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 These proceedings were commenced by Ex Parte Application under Part 53 of the High Court Rules on 13 May 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 The Application seeks the following relief:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (i)\tab A Declaration that the decision of the First Respondent dated 12
}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073  March 2002 purporting not to approve the Applicant\rquote 
s notice of resignation is null and void and of no effect.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (ii)\tab An Order that Certiorari do issue quashing the
 said decision of the First Respondent.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (iii)\tab 
An Order that the First Respondent be estopped from denying that the Applicant has properly been cleared of all allegations during the investigations conducted by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji 
Police Force in terms of the letter of the Prime Minister dated 19}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 th}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
 January 2001 to the Secretary General to the United Nations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (iv)\tab 
An Order that Mandamus do issue requiring the First Respondent to transmit the Applicant\rquote s resignation to the Second Respondent for his decision.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (v)\tab Damages
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (vi)\tab Costs
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13990276\charrsid5603073 (vii)\tab 
Further or other relief as to this Honourable Court seems just and expedient.\tab 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 26.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 The President has taken no action pending the resolution of these proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 But this is not the subject}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 matter of any complain}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  in the proceedings, which}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073  are}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 focus}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073 sed}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  on the decision of the Commander evidenced by his letter of 12 March 2002.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 27.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal recorded that counsel were }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 unable}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
 to indicate that Lt Colonel Tarakinikini had been }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 disadvantaged}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
 by the second letter (of 28 April 2002) activating the procedure rather then the first (of 27 February 2002).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 The reasons for this }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 become}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  clear }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 when}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  it is recognized that (1) the order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
 of the Court of Appeal (see below) leave the petitioner free to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 litigate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073 his}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  claim for damages stemming from }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073 allegedly}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073  tort}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
ous conduct involved in the non-processing of the first letter; (2) the petitioner has always been at liberty to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073 
forward submissions directly to the President, and has done so; and (3) the stream of correspondence between the petitioner and his lawyers }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 on}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073  the one hand and the President, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 members of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073 
 government and superior officers }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 on}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073  the other hand (only some of which we have referred to) shows that the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 later}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073  correspondence almost }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 invariably}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073  incorporated }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 reference}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073 
 back to the original letter of resignation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073 In short, there has been no impediment to the petitioner having the full }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 text}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823899\charrsid5603073  of his initial letter of resignation placed before whomever he wished.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5178459\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4283342\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Decisions of the Lower Courts\line 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 28.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The
 primary judge (Byrne J) concluded that the petitioner had made it abundantly clear in his first letter that he intended to resign; and that the first respondent had knowingly failed to forward the letter to the President in terms of Reg 21.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073 In what were described as interim orders, his}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
 Honour granted a declaration quashing the first respondent\rquote s decision refusing to approve the notice of resignation and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073  he}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073  directed that certiorari was to issue for that purpose.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Judge}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10050355\charrsid5603073  also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
 found that requesting the petitioner to return for a further investigation without charging him with complicity in the events of May 2000 was \'93unreasonable in the \lquote Wednesbury\rquote  sense and arbitrary\'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 It was held that the petitioner had a right to claim dam
ages for the tort of misfeasance in public office, but the Judge wished to hear further submissions before giving any decision as to the amount.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3015766\charrsid5603073 No order in the nature of mandamus was made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 29.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal upheld the respondents\rquote  appeal. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 30.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Court held that the problems}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3015766\charrsid5603073  in this case}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
 have largely arisen because the procedures contemplated by Reg 21 were not followed in respect of the first letter and that consideration of this obscured the fact that the second letter did result in the contemplated procedures being followed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 31.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 recognized}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
 that the first letter indicated an intention to resign, but that matters were complicated by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 the petitioner}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
 including a great deal of material some of which was critical of the Commander to whom the letter was addressed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6161448\charrsid5603073 The petitioner}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
 further complicated the situation by addressing his letter to the Commander which delayed the procedures contemplated by Reg 21 since the letter would have had to be passed on to his commanding officer to obtain any 
comments relevant under the provisions of the Regulation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831064\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 32.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal did not disagree with the primary judge\rquote s characterisation of the first letter as a letter of resignation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 But it was pointed out that the trial judge\rquote s reasons had not referred to the fact that the procedures contemplated by Reg 21 had not been followed as regards that letter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The Court said (at 16-17):
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13308746\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 \'93This is not in our view merely a matter of form.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 The regulation plainly contemplates that the commanding officer shou
ld have an opportunity to put forward material that may be relevant in considering whether or not the resignation should be permitted.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 We note also the submission made by counsel that the Commander could not have been expected in the circumstances of this
 case to merely forward on to the commanding officer the original letter as he did with the second letter because of the material it contained which was inappropriate in the light of the personal criticism it contained.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
The Judge also considered it appropriate to rule that the response of the Commander to the first letter in so far as it indicated that the application was being declined was not within the parameters of regulation 21 because such a decision was a matter f
or the President.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
It was because of that conclusion that the Judge issued an order for certiorari in respect of what he saw as a decision which the Commander was not empowered to make. 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 There has been no criticism of the procedures adopted in respect of 
the second letter other than perhaps by implication.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
That relates to the observation that investigation of the alleged conduct of Lt Colonel Tarakinikini is not a valid reason for refusing to accept the resignation.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 We should make it clear we do not nec
essarily concur with the Judge in this conclusion.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
The material which the Commander makes available to the President must reflect all matters of concern to the Commander of the armed forces and will include the existence of material which may relate to co
nduct affecting the armed forces and their responsibilities to the State which it is appropriate to draw to the attention of the President.\'94}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15803897\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4290551\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 33.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 The Court then addressed and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720273\charrsid5603073 rejected}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 
 a submission by the present first respondent to the effect that Reg 21 had been overtaken by provision}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720273\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073  in the Constitution.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 This conclusion is not under dispute in this }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720273\charrsid5603073 C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 ourt.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 34.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 The order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 
 by way of judicial review that had been granted at first instance were overturned by the Court of Appeal, essentially on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11016488\charrsid5603073 discretionary }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13308746\charrsid5603073 grounds}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 
The debate about the fi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 st respondent\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 conduct}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073  referable to the first letter and the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 first respondent\rquote s answering contentions based upon the petitioner\rquote 
s own departures }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11016488\charrsid5603073 from due }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 procedure }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 were}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073  held to be hypothetical as regards these heads }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073  relief.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 nub}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
 of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 reasoning}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15490072\charrsid5603073 was}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073  that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073  (pp 20-21)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15490072\charrsid5603073 :}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4408005\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 \'93}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 \'85}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003171\charrsid5603073 Regulation 21 contemplates that the application will be forwarded by the commanding officer to the Commander.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003171\charrsid5603073 That contemplates that the application will either be made to the commandin
g officer or will find its way to the commanding officer who forwards it on to the Commander before any action is required from the Commander.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003171\charrsid5603073 We agree that it is possible for the application to find its way to the commanding officer other than by a direc
t submission from the applicant, (that is what happened in the case of the second letter) but}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 t}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 here }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 i}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
s nothing to require the Commander to take any action until such time as he has received the application from the commanding officer with such comments }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 as}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073  the commanding officer considers appropriate in terms of regulation 21.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
Since the first letter never found its way to the commanding officer the procedures were never set in train and we note that there were reasons why it may have not been appropriate f
or the Commander to send the first letter to the commanding officer bearing in mind the contentious material contained in the application.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 It was not a mere request for the resignation to be considered.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 In the event whatever the consequences of the corre
spondence which occurred with respect to the first letter this was all overtaken by the second letter which was submitted by the Commander to the commanding officer.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 Having been received back with comments from the commanding officer it was then forwarded by the Commander to the President as contemplated by regulation 21.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 In those circumstances we cannot see that there was a need for an order qu
ashing the decision of the Commander with respect to the first letter since what occurred was in relation to an attempt to resign which had never reached the stage where any decision was required, whatever the }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 C}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 ommander may have purported to do.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 Nor was t
here any need for an order for certiorari as the procedures contemplated by regulation 21 were complied with in respect of the second letter.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934396\charrsid5603073 Certiorari was not appropriate where the preceding formality of reference to the commanding officer had not been complied with.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 35.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10626251\charrsid5603073 refused}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
 the order or declaration as to the Commander being estopped from denying that the petitioner had properly been cleared of all allegations during the investigations conducted before his departure to the United States}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 to take up his post with the United Nations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 The Court observed that an }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10626251\charrsid5603073 evidentiary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
 basis for such a declaration had not been }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10626251\charrsid5603073 established}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 The Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10626251\charrsid5603073  also}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
 doubted that the proceedings were an appropriate }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931146\charrsid5603073 vehicle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073  for such a form of relief.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14495542\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 36.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 Mandamus in regard to the transmission of the first letter was refused}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10626251\charrsid5603073  on discretionary grounds}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 on the basis of inutility, given that the second letter had been referred to the President.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 37.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 As to the claim for damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12059392\charrsid5603073 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073  the Court held:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 \'93}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
The applicant}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073  Lt. Colonel Tarakinikini also sought damages.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
In his decision the Judge in the High Court concluded that Lt. Colonel}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
Tarakinikini had a right to claim damages for the tort of misfeasance in a public office.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9440890\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 Resolution of such a claim and entitlement 
to damages depends upon the filing of pleadings which define precisely the basis of the claim.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
There are no such pleadings in this case.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
The award of damages also depends upon the establishment of the right to recover them by evidence which has been the subject of appropriate testing.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
There is no material in the case as recorded which could provide a justification for the granting of damages in respect of the tort referred to bearing in mind its establishment depends upon a proof of malice appropriate to the allegations concerned.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 It is wholly inappropriate for any such exercise to be conducted on the basis of affidavits.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 38.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 The Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073  of A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15754744\charrsid5603073 ppeal}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073  made the following orders:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-360\li1800\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls10\ilvl1\adjustright\rin720\lin1800\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 The appeal is therefore allowed and the order quashing}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 the decision of the Commander, the first appellant, is itself quashed there being now no need for any such order. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid3280127 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-360\li1800\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls10\ilvl1\adjustright\rin1440\lin1800\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 The order for certiorari is quashed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard 
\ql \fi-360\li1800\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls10\ilvl1\adjustright\rin720\lin1800\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 There is a direction that outstanding ma
tters be remitted to the High Court with a direction that on the present state of the proceedings no }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931146\charrsid5603073 
order for damages can be made and that no such order can be made in the absence of pleadings defining the basis of the claim and a hearing to resolve contested facts.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8931146\charrsid5603073 Consideration will need to be given by counsel as to whether or not the present proceedings form an appropriate vehicle for the resolution of outstanding issues with regard to damages.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid3280127 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 The Grounds of the Petition}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334832\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid3280127 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid14495542\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 39.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14495542\charrsid5603073 The petitioner submitted that the issues }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 raised}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14495542\charrsid5603073 
 in this Court are matters of great or public importance, there}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14495542\charrsid5603073  attracting a grant of special leave within s.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 7(3)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15754744\charrsid5603073 (b)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  of the Supreme Court Act.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14495542\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 40.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 At several points in the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 written and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  oral submissions the p
etitioner sought to focus upon the importance of his allegations that the Commander\rquote s conduct towards him provoke}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 
 his tendered resignation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 Alternatively, he contended that there is great or public importance in bringing to}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073  a head}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  and resolving once and for all any suggestion made against him concerning alleged complicity in the May 2000 coup. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15754744\charrsid5603073 The petition also contained a number of unverified allegations and assertion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15754744\charrsid5603073  against the Commander and others}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 41.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  It must be stated firmly that these proceedings are not }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 
 venue for airing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12540553\charrsid5603073 or}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  determining these and other grievances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 These are appellate proceedings involving a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 challenge}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  to the orders of the Court of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 
These orders were made in resolution of particular issues agitated in the Court of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 In turn, these issues }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 arose}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073  out of the particular proceedings in the High Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 42.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 We have already drawn attention to the relief sought in the unamended initiating process in the High Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 With the exception }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12540553\charrsid5603073 of the estoppe}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 l}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073  declaration (that was properly rejected in the court below)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  it focus}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 es upon the first respondent\rquote s conduct as Commander in his 12 March 2002 response to the first letter of resignation.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 By the time of the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 
proceedings in the Cou}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 rt of Appeal at the very latest, t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 hese issues }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 had been confined to the operation}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  of Reg 21 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 as regards}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073  the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  Commander\rquote s response to the petitioner\rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 
 first}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  letter of resignation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14445918\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 43.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 Counsel for the petitioner was pressed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 repeatedly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 
 at the hearing to formulate the legal issue presented in these p}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 roceedings at their current stag}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 e.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 He had difficulty in doing so, for understandable reasons.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 44.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 At one level}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073  the petitioner sought to attract}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073  a grant of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073  special leave by submissions of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 
broadest generality.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 He referred to the role of the armed forces in this country, the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073  of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073  and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 the importance of following due procedure in relation to a recurring matter such as applications to resign from the RFMF.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 The Court recognizes the importance of these matt
ers, but it remains essential for a petitioner to demonstrate how they are engaged by the particular facts in the context of the particular legal issues raised in the particular proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6043318\charrsid5603073 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 45.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 At another level, the written submissions of the appellant raised a number of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073  purely}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073  factual disputes, mainly involving the interpretation of particular letters or the drawing of inferences }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073 as}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073  to the intentions of writers of those letters.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 46.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 The public law issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
 raised by the petitioner in so much of the proceedings as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 relates }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
to judicial review were all focused upon the conduct of the first respondent in relation to the first letter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
The letter clearly evidenced the petitioner\rquote s intention to resign.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 But it did not invoke Reg 21}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 ;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  it went beyond }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 subject}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073  matter}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073  of resignation; }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 it was no}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  forwarded th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 ough the petitioner\rquote 
s immediate commanding officer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 ;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116373\charrsid5603073 and}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  it was overtaken by other events well before the proceedings were commenced.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 47.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 These other events were the clarification }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 involved}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
 in the second letter and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 initiation of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 the formal }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  due processing of that letter all the way to it being placed before the President }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 accompanied by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  additional material compiled in accordance with Reg 21.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 48.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 We agree with the petitioner\rquote s submissions that a letter of resignation need not be in any specified form, and that it is sufficient if a letter discloses a clear intention to resign.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14057222\charrsid5603073 We would point out that acceptance of these submissions makes it impossible for the petitioner to in
sist that his only formal intimation of intention to resign was in the first letter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 49.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 In the upshot, the petitioner\rquote s entitlement to have his application to resign}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10771321\charrsid5603073  dealt with in accordance with Reg 21}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073  was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073  acknowledged and put into effect}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  by RFMF before
 the Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 The Court of Appeal }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6649171\charrsid5603073 was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 , in our view, clearly correct to refuse relief by way of judicial review directed at the first respondent\rquote 
s initial response to the petitioner\rquote s first letter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 There was simply no utility in such relief.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 
Indeed it would have been counter-productive in light of the fact that the second letter had been processed correctly and put before the President in circumstances where the petitioner had not been refused the right to put his story before the President.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 50.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 The interpretation of the letter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
 of 27 February 2002 and 12 March 2002 raises no matter of general or public importance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
The orders of the Court of Appeal leave open the right of the petitioner, in a properly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073  pleaded}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  case, to }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 pursue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  damages }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 based on}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  the tort of misfeasance in public office.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
The Application filed in May 2002 was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073  never}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
 a proper vehicle for determining contested issues of malice and damages that formed part of this aspect of the petitioner\rquote s claim in tort.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 51.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 Before parting with the petition, we indicate that it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 became}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  unnecessary in the circumstances to consider the respondents}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  application to dismiss the petition on various formal and procedural grounds.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 52.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 We also point out that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 respondents\rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
 submission that s.7(3) of the Supreme Court Act should be read }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073  imposing }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543698\charrsid5603073 cumulative requirements before special leave may be granted is rejected.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543698\charrsid5603073 
The subsection }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543698\charrsid5603073  to be read }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 as}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543698\charrsid5603073  if \'93}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543698\charrsid5603073 or}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16543698\charrsid5603073 \'94 appeared after par (b) thereof.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995696\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 Concluding Observations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 53.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 Certain observations were made }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 
 the Court of Appeal which have either been misunderstood by the parties }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 with which }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 we are not inclined to agree.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 Since the proceedings may}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073  conceivably}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  go further in relation to the pending claim for damages for mi}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 sfeasance in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 public office and since there is }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 utility}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073  in any event in clarifying certain matters, we}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073  add}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073  the following comments.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 54.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 First}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 , the Court of Appeal not}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 ed}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  the submission by counsel for the Commander that the presence of material critical of the Commander\rquote s own conduct in the first letter of resignation would have relieved him }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073  the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073 duty to forward it along with the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 other}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073  requisite material to the President had it been received from the petitioner\rquote s commanding officer acc
ompanied by the l}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073 tter\rquote s \'93comments and sanctions\'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 
 Later, in a passage at pp 20-21 that we have set out above, the Court noted that there were reasons why it may not have been appropriate for the Commander to send the first letter to the commanding officer
 bearing in mind the contentious material contained in the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073 
As presently advised, we see no reason why a letter of resignation cannot contain such material as the person concern}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 ed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073 
 considers relevant to his or her application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073 If it includes information or comment critical of a superior officer that is }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 pertinent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509046\charrsid5603073  to the application, so be it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 If its content or tone is inappropriate in the circumstances this might conceivably expose the applicant for resignation to justified criticism, but he or
 she would remain entitled to have the application dealt with on its merits}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4850353\charrsid5603073 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 55.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 Secondly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 , we agree with the comments by the Court of Appeal}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073  (at pp 22)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073  recognizing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 what}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073  is effectively the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 corollary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 of the firs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 t point.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 Since Reg 21 confers no automatic right to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 resignation and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 
since}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073  the President (on advice) is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 undoubtedly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 consider the application in }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11953716\charrsid5603073 light}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073  of the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073  information }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15823949\charrsid5603073 accompanying}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073  it in accordance with Reg 21 and the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 
 public interest, it follows that there }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 seems}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073  nothing wrong with the applicant\rquote 
s commanding officer and/or the Commander }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4597565\charrsid5603073 providing such further}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 
 information as is thought relevant to the proper consideration of the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 
The application of the principles of natural justice was not raised before us, either generally or in particular reference to the petitioner\rquote s circumstances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 Like the Court of Appeal (p 21), we do not wish to comment on it in the absence of submissions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14438270\charrsid5603073 
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\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 Thirdly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 , we observe that nothing in these proceedings raises any issue as to the procedures involved in or the outcome of 
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 the President\rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073  consideration of the application.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 57.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri180\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 The President has not formally addressed the application pending the determination of these proceedings, and it is understandable why no complaint has been raised on that account.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 58.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri180\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls9\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 Reg 21 undoubtedly gives an applicant for resignation an entitlement to have his or her application processed and considered within a reasonable time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 It is in no one\rquote s interest that it should be left outstanding indefinitely.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 Costs
\par 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2907985\charrsid5603073 The Court reserved the question of costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2907985\charrsid5603073 
There is no reason why they should not follow the event.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2907985\charrsid5603073 We so order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 .}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529794\charrsid5603073 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\langfenp1033\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5603073 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16001863\charrsid5603073 The petition for special leave to appeal is refused with costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1440\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1440\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 Hon. Justice Daniel V. Fatiaki
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 President of Supreme Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657738\charrsid5603073 Rt. Hon.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073  Justice }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657738\charrsid5603073 Thomas Gault}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657738\charrsid5603073 Judge }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 of Supreme Court
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5603073 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 Hon. Justice }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657738\charrsid5603073 
Keith Mason}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657738\charrsid5603073 Judge}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073  of Supreme Court
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\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073 Messers Muaror & Company, Suva for the Petitioner}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14302548\charrsid5603073 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073 Directorate Army Legal Services, Suva}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3280127  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073 for the 1}{
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\par Office of the Attorney General, Suva for the 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073 nd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073  and 3}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073 rd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2905701\charrsid5603073  Respondents
\par }}