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Anthonypillai v. Canada ( Minister of Employment and Immigration )

A-925-90

Heald J.A.

22/10/92

6 pp.

Application to impeach Board's finding appellant's testimony not credible -- Appellant's answers to own counsel and to Refugee Hearing Officer unambiguous and consistent -- Ellam People's Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) detaining appellant at army camp -- Demanded 15,000 rupees for his release -- Accepted 5,000 rupees for his return home on condition would pay balance -- EPRLF returning to collect balance after appellant fleeing -- EPRLF mistreated family and abducted daughter -- Appellant afraid would be killed if did not have money, and of view EPRLF would not stop harassing him -- Based on uncontradicted evidence, Board erred in holding no indication still demanding money at time of release -- Appeal allowed.

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