JSC still to appoint judge to hear tax exemptions suit

After months and repeated callings, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is still to appoint a temporary judge to consider the request by Justice William Ramlall for constitutional redress for the deduction of millions in income tax from his salary.

When the matter was again called before Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang on Thursday, it was announced that Chancellor, Justice Carl Singh is currently on leave. As a result, the JSC has not been able to meet on the matter.

The court, however, noted that the moment the chancellor resumes duty,