Sithi Faiza Shum v. People’S Bank and Others – sllr 1994 volume 3 page 369

In the case between Sithi Faiza Shum (Plaintiff) and People’s Bank and Others (Defendants), the court addressed the validity of a vesting order made under the Finance Act (No. 11 of 1963 as amended) concerning property acquisition. It was held that the vesting order was void due to the bank’s failure to confirm the statutory income thresholds, the requirement for the premises to be needed as a residence, and the failure to uphold the rules of natural justice during the inquiry. The findings established that the evidentiary burden remained with the bank and that natural justice was not observed when the inquiry proceeded ex parte despite the appellant’s illness and written objections. The decision reaffirmed the principle that a statutory authority must actively establish and verify all con