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2010-UNAT-083

2010-UNAT-083, Ihekwaba

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

UNAT observed that the Appellant did not challenge the reasoning of UNDT, but appealed on the ground that the administrative policy in place should be changed because she was promoted but her gross income was reduced. UNAT noted that the Appellant’s pay calculations also took into account other deductions and increases such that her net income increased. UNAT held that the real issue before it was whether UNDT made a reversible error in fact or law such that it must allow the appeal. UNAT noted that the Appellant did not disagree that, on its face, the calculations of her salary were made according to the provisions Staff Rules, which was the finding, of UNDT. UNAT held there was no error in the UNDT’s decision. UNAT dismissed the appeal.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant challenged the calculation of her income following a promotion. UNDT dismissed the application.

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Outcome
Appeal dismissed on merits

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