Trinidad & Tobago’s Express newspaper has reported that senior counsel Russell Martineau has asked for time to speak with Minister of Trade, Industry, Investment and Communications Vasant Bharath before the court considers granting a stay of a decision to regulate that country’s foreign-used car industry.
The newspaper reports that Martineau, appearing before Justice Frank Seepersad in the San Fernando High Court on Monday, said he needed to get instructions from his client to submit to the court.
He also reportedly told the judge that on April 7, Cabinet did not approve the draft 2013 to 2017 policy in relation to the regulation of the foreign-used car industry, and it was sent to the General Financial Committee.
The Trinidad & Tobago Automotive Dealers Association filed for judicial review of the decision to implement the new policy, which was due to come into force on April 15.
The Association has claimed that there was no consultation and the decision announced by Bharath last month and the Minister’s decision was irrational, unreasonable and contrary to the principals of natural justice.
The Automotive Dealers Association was granted a stay two weeks ago, restraining the Minister from implementing the policy.
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Judicial review of decision to regulate TT used car sector
