General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Nammalwar

The GMC was entitled to an extension of the interim suspension period and to a summary assessment of costs, as the court was satisfied on the papers and there was no opposition.

Parties: Claimant: The General Medical Council; Defendant: Nammalwar
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 04 May 2006
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Interim Application
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Extension of Suspension, Costs

Administrative Law Interim Suspension Extension of Suspension Costs

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Parties

The General Medical Council

Claimant

Nammalwar

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Interim Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the period of interim suspension should be extended
2 Whether costs should be summarily assessed

Ratio Decidendi

The GMC was entitled to an extension of the interim suspension period and to a summary assessment of costs, as the court was satisfied on the papers and there was no opposition.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extension of the period of interim suspension in the terms of the draft order
Order for costs summarily assessed at £350 plus VAT