SIBU: The High Court here yesterday granted Meradong assemblywoman Ting Tze Hui leave of application to commence proceedings against Julau/Meradong District Council.
Justice Datuk Yew Jen Kie fixed the inter-parte hearing on Sept 18.
Ting is taking the council to court over its decision to forbid opposition representatives from attending its full council meeting.
The application was made under Rules of High Court 1980 for an Order of Certiorari to remove into the High Court, for the purpose of it being quashed with the resolution passed by the respondent during its meeting held on Feb 24.
The respondent’s resolution forbids representatives from opposition parties from attending any full council meeting in accordance with Section 26(6) of the Local Authorities Ordinance 1996.
The decision was communicated to Ting via letters dated June 8, 2012 and July 10, 2012.
Ting has also applied for leave to commence proceedings for an Order of Mandamus directed at the respondent, requiring them to let the applicant attend full council meetings of the respondent without hindrance.