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AI summary
The High Court considered a review application about the rejection of two permanent residence applications under the Immigration Act. Although the merits were admitted, the Court upheld a point in limine on jurisdiction and dismissed the application. The Court also ordered that each party pay its own costs.
This may be relevant to review proceedings involving Home Affairs decisions and the jurisdiction of the High Court under PAJA.
Evidence from source
The point in limine ( re jurisdiction) is upheld. 2. The application is dismissed. 3. Each party is ordered to pay their own costs.
Supports: Outcome and costs order
the applicants seek a review of the DG’s rejection of their applications for permanent residence in South Africa.
Supports: Subject matter of the case
the merits of the application are not disputed. Thus, the respondents concede that the DG’s rejection of the applications for permanent residence was incorrect.
Supports: Merits were admitted