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Sooba files wrongful dismissal lawsuit
A constitutional writ of summons has been filed in the High Court, on behalf of former Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba, challenging her recent dismissal as an employee of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC).
Carol Sooba
Sooba had served as Legal Officer and Town Clerk (Ag) of the council, prior to her dismissal from duty, in July last. The dismissal was initiated by Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan, following a no-confidence motion by members of the Council.
However, according to the Writ filed on August 18 last, Sooba is seeking a declaration by the court that there was a breach of her constitutional rights under Articles 40, 144 and 153 of the Constitution.
The court document described Sooba’s revocation as Town Clerk, as unconstitutional, unlawful, unreasonable, irrational, wholly in excess of jurisdiction and in breach of the rules which govern natural justice.
As such, the plaintiff wants a declaration by the Court that her sudden dismissal from service is in breach of the statutory conditions of her appointment to serve as the Town Clerk of the M&CC.
Sooba is also claiming in excess of $1.5 million, for aggravated and exemplary damages; damages for the breach of the statutory conditions of service, and entitlement to superannuation and other benefits.
Sooba wants the Court to declare that she is still a public officer with the title of Town Clerk at the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown.
Additionally, the former Town Clerk is seeking an injunction restraining the Minister of Communities, the M&CC, the Councillors or any of their members, officers, servants or agents from taking any further steps in the furtherance of carrying into effect the purported revocation of her appointment as Town Clerk.
The summons was filed by Attorneys-at-law, Latchmie Rahamat and Peter Hugh.
Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council and Attorney General Basil Williams have been named as respondents in the matter. They have been instructed to enter an appearance in the action within ten days of the service of the Writ.
The Council received a copy of the court document on Friday last.
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