Fowler v Valuer General [2015] NSWLEC 133

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Fowler v Valuer General [2015] NSWLEC 133 Hearing dates: 14 August 2015 Date of orders: 14 August 2015 Decision date: 14 August 2015 Jurisdiction: Class 3 Before: Craig J Decision: (1) Pursuant to s 38(2) of the Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW) the applicant is allowed to appeal after the 60 day period for making the appeal provided in s 38(1) of that Act. (2) The time for filing an appeal is extended to 26 June 2015 being the date on which the applicant's Class 3 appeal was filed, and being the application which should be treated as having instituted the appeal in these proceedings. (3) Grant leave for the parties to approach the Registrar today for the purpose of obtaining a date for a conciliation conference before a Commissioner of the Court pursuant to s 34 of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW). Catchwords: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application to extend time for commencement of appeal – s 38(2) Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW) – reasons for delay – no prejudice claimed – extension of time granted. Legislation Cited: Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW) Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW) Cases Cited: Jassls Pty Ltd v Valuer General [2006] NSWLEC 59 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Julian Fowler (Applicant) Valuer General (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: In person (Applicant) Mr R Ghanem, solicitor (Respondent)

Solicitors: Unrepresented (Applicant) Crown Solicitors Office (Respondent) File Number(s): 30559 of 2015