Certainly, insofar as the order nisi seeks writs of mandamus and certiorari, it is outside of the time limit. |
The Court of Appeal granted certiorari to quash the council's decision since the section required reasons to be given at the same time as the decision was communicated. |
Well, your Honour, the orders that are sought are writs of mandamus and certiorari in this matter. |
Under the rule of four, the petition for a writ of certiorari will be granted. |
Even more pressingly, the certiorari jurisdiction can be exercised in cases of error of law on the part of the inferior tribunal. |
On certiorari the court does not delve into the merits of the case, but questions the jurisdictional and procedural aspects of the decision. |