High Court Judge Justice Chamath Morais has discharged former Vice‑Chancellor of Fiji National University Dr. Ganesh Chand after FICAC lawyer Rashmi Aslam filed for a discontinuation of the case.
Aslam while explaining to the court on the application said that after examining the evidences of the case, they have come to a conclusion where they need the availability of a certain witness to prove their case.
It was not revealed in court on whether FICAC was in touch with the named witness.
Aslam said that FICAC is not concluding the matter but when the witness becomes available they will continue with the matter.
Chand was charged with one count of abuse of office by FICAC.
It was alleged that Chand between 14th November 2012 and 4th July 2013 whilst being employed as the Vice Chancellor of the Fiji National University, approved payments amounting to $213,905.05 for overseas medical treatment for the Chairman of FNU, Filipe Bole from the university’s funds.
