The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said that the Tribunal to start investigations against suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki is expected to sit by the end of the year.

After it was earlier said that the Tribunal, which was appointed by the President last month, is expected to start work within weeks, Sayed Khaiyum said a hearing date is yet to be set.

He said members of the tribunal currently have busy schedules and are still liaising on setting a date to commence its work. The Interim AG said the investigations against the suspended Chief Justice will start before the end of the year.

Meanwhile, Fatiaki's lawyer John Apted said they remained concerned as since his client's removal from office following the events of December 5th, 2006, they are yet to receive any communication on the nature of the allegations.

He said they are not aware if any such investigation will ever proceed.

Fatiaki's case challenging his removal from officer and various appointments to the Judiciary will be heard on November 22nd.