E-toll court case: The story so far
THE Supreme Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal in the challenge of the e-tolling system by the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) on 25 and 26 September.
Here is a synopsis of what has been a long and bumpy road:
10 January to 1 March 2012: The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) deliberates and decides to lodge a court challenge following the February 2012 budget speech during which government confirms e-tolling.
23 March 2012: Outa appoints attorneys and files founding affidavit in the North Gauteng High Court.
30 March 2012: The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and other respondents oppose the interdict.
1 to 20 April 2012: Responding and replying affidavits are served.
24 to 26 April 2012: The North Gauteng High Court hears arguments for urgency and reasons for the interdict.
29 April 2012: North Gauteng High Court Judge Bill Prinsloo grants the interdict and halts the launch on e-tolling pending a full judicial review.
22 May 2012: The National Treasury files application to appeal the interdict in the Constitutional Court.
June to July 2012: Parties file their affidavits for appeal in the Constitutional Court.
15 August 2012: Arguments are heard in the Constitutional Court.
May to November 2012: Heads of arguments are filed and prepared for the court review.
26 to 28 November: A full review takes place in the North Gauteng High Court.
13 December 2012: North Gauteng High Court Judge Louis Vorster rules against Outa and awards costs against the organisation.
8 January 2013: Outa applies for leave to appeal the High Court judgement.
25 January 2013: Appeal is granted.
February to July 2013: Outa prepares case to be heard in the Supreme Court of Appeal. Heads of arguments filed on 15 June.
