Nasoro Asumani v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 77-D-67; 22/6/67; Hamlyn, J.

Nasoro Asumani v. R., (PC) Crim. App. 77-D-67; 22/6/67; Hamlyn, J.

Accused pleaded guilty to the charge of failing to cultivate the minimum area prescribed and to plant it with cotton. The appeal was dismissed as incompetent, but it raised the issue that his plot had not been measured by the authority prior to being cultivated and that this procedure was unjust.

            The Court stated, obiter: It is the duty of the accused to ensure that the area is not less than that prescribed. However, many small – holders may be in doubt as to what area does in fact constitute the minimum area and it is suggested that the District Council or some other authority assist them by providing some person to aid them in this matter.