59 of the Constitution. By decision DCC 18-090 of 12 April 2018, the Constitutional Court dismissed the Applicant’s petition.3 B. Alleged violations 8. The Applicant alleges violation of his rights in connection with the handling of all the cases referred to above before the domestic courts, in particular, the right to a fair trial, protected by Article 7(1)(a) of the Charter and the right to property, protected by Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). III. SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURE BEFORE THE COURT 9. On 4 September 2018, the Registry received the Application, which was served on the Respondent State for its Response within sixty (60) days, a time-limit that was extended by forty-five (45) days. 10. All pleadings and procedural documents were filed within the time-limits set by the Court. 11. Pleadings were closed on 15 October 2019 and the parties were duly notified. IV. PRAYERS OF THE PARTIES 12. The Applicant prays the Court to: i. Find that in the first case relating to dismissal, as the petition filed with the Constitutional Court on 26 January 2016 proved to be futile and ineffective in terms of remedying the harm suffered, the Beninese State 3 Constitutional Court of the Republic of Benin, DECISION DCC 18- 090 of 12 APRIL 2018, Petitioner: Boukary WALISS, the Constitutional Court, .............Decides, Article 1 : - The Court lacks jurisdiction. 4