2017-UNAT-751

2017-UNAT-751, Wanza et al.

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

UNAT held that the Appellants had raised neither factual differences nor legal issues different from those canvassed in companion cases and disposed of in judgment No. 2017-UNAT-750 (Kagizi et al.). UNAT, therefore, adopted the reasoning from its prior judgment in paragraphs 18-27. UNAT dismissed the appeals and affirmed the UNDT judgments.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicants contested the decisions not to renew their appointments on grounds of the abolition of their posts. UNDT found that the Applications were not receivable and the decisions were lawful.

Legal Principle(s)

An administrative decision taken as a result of the General Assembly decision is lawful and the Secretary-General cannot be held accountable for executing such a decision.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

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Applicants/ Appellants

Wanza et al.

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