The 10 former exco members are seeking a declaration that the state gazette revoking their appointments is null and void. (Bernama pic)PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has tentatively fixed Dec 16 to hear a constitutional challenge by 10 former Negeri Sembilan state executive council members over whether the Yang Dipertuan Besar can revoke their appointments without the menteri besar’s advice.
The date was set by deputy registrar Azaraorni Abd Rahman following a case management session attended by the parties.
However, the hearing may not proceed if the state secretary and state government succeed in their bid to strike out the suit in the Seremban High Court.
Lawyers for the two respondents informed Azaraorni that they intended to challenge the validity of the originating summons, arguing that the 10 former exco members should have initiated their legal action through a judicial review instead.
