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AI summary
The judgment concerns a PAIA request by Mudau and Netshipise Attorneys for records about legal instructions given to CCMA panel attorneys. The court records that the CCMA had not responded timeously to the request and that later correspondence was inadequate in relation to the original request. The order reviewed and set aside the deemed refusal and directed the CCMA to provide the requested information.
It may be relevant to access to information disputes involving the CCMA and requests for panel attorney records.
Evidence from source
Since no response was forthcoming within 30 days the request for access to records were deemed to be refused in terms of s27 of PAIA. The thirty days period lapsed on 10 August 2022.
Supports: deadline detection and the deemed refusal timing
the applicant seeks the following relief: “ 1. That the decision taken by the Respondent to refuse the provision of the records requested by the Applicant on 29 June 2022 is reviewed and set aside; 2. Directing the Respondent to provide the
Supports: summary of the relief sought and subject matter
(1) The CCMA’s deemed refusal to grant the PAIA request of 29 June 2022 is hereby reviewed and set aside; (2) The CCMA is ordered to comply with the PAIA request of 29 June 2022 to its fullest extent