Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW — Appointment of Chief — Governor’s Power to Set Aside — Exercise Based on Misinformation Invalid

Area of law
CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Discretion based on misinformation is invalid. The principle applies to chieftaincy law. The minister must act on true facts. The rule ensures fairness and good faith. The court will set aside such decisions. The principle is well-established.

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