Shand and Others v Minister of Railways and Others - [1970] NZLR 615

Administrative law — Powers — Minister of Railways — Closing of branch railway — Inherent powers — Statutory powers — Administrative decision — Review by Courts — Adequacy of evidence — Government Railways Act 1949, s. 60 - Government Railways Amendment Act 1952, ss. 13, 16 (Government Railways Amendment Act 1956, s. 9(2)).

Railways — Railways generally — Government Railways Department — Closing of branch railway — Minister's powers — Administrative decision - adequacy of evidence — Government Railways Act 1949, s. 60 - Amendment Act 1952, ss. 13, 16 (Amendment Act 1956, s. 9(2)).