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The High Court has granted a public servant permission to pursue judicial review proceedings against the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure for failing to meet its legal obligation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The decision by Justice Marissa Robertson, allows Johnson Chadee to seek declarations over the ministry’s delay in responding to a FOIA request sent on May 12. The application sought performance appraisal-related documents critical to an active constitutional claim filed by Chadee in 2024.

According to Chadee, who serves as a Computer Operator II and is acting EDP Assistant Control Supervisor, the ministry initially acknowledged receipt of his request and promised a response within the statutory 30-day limit. That commitment was made in writing on the same day the request was submitted, May 12.