The Supreme Court has ruled the revocation of the former President of the Land and Titles Court appointment was inconsistent with the Constitution therefore granting a compensation of $750,000.

Former L.T.C. President, Letufuga Atilla Ropati initiated the lawsuit against the Government through the Attorney General’s Office seeking compensation for his abrupt removal from office. 

The removal of Letufuga came at the back of the appointment of the new President of L.T.C. Lesatele Rapi Vaai based on constitutional changes effected under the controversial L.T.C. package law. 

Justice Whitten K.C. handed down his decision this week in favour of Letufuga in an extensive 124-page decision. 

He concluded the revocation of Letufuga’s appointment as President of L.T.C. was inconsistent with the Constitution and offended the principles of judicial independence, and was therefore unlawful.

As a result, Letufuga is entitled to compensation in the sum of WST$750,000.