Question NW2537 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
22 September 2023 - NW2537
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1819 on 5 July 2023, he will furnish Mr P A van Staden with a copy of the State Attorney’s legal opinion obtained by his department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
Legal opinion is attached as requested. Annexure A.
In terms of the legal opinion obtained from the State Attorney, the complainant should not be paid unless if there is a court order to that effect. The complainant, as per the legal opinion provided, is not being disadvantaged, but in the event they believe in their case, they may proceed and test their case before a competent court of law as they did by way of issuing a letter of demand, hence litigation starts by issuing a letter of demand and the subsequent process shall follow thereafter.