UNDT/2016/182 | SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

UNDT/2016/182, Wilson

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The Tribunal granted the application, and the contested decision was rescinded and SLWP request remanded for the ASG/OHRM’s consideration within 30 days.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant, the Chief of Proactive Investigations, Investigations Division, OIOS, contested the decision of the Under-Secretary-General, OIOS to deny his request for Special Leave with Pay (“SLWP”).

Legal Principle(s)

Authority to decide on a SLWP request: The Assistant-Secretary-General of Human Resources Management (“ASG/OHRM”) has the delegated authority to grant or refuse a request for SLWP.Changes to a delegation of authority granted by the SG: The Tribunal considers that solely the Secretary-General has the power to amend, supersede, revoke, revise or reconfirm, the delegation of his authority to another entity in matters related to the administration of the Staff Regulations and Rules.

Outcome

Judgment entered for Applicant in full or in part

Outcome Extra Text

Only spec. perform. (incl. rescission with $ alt.)

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Wilson

Entity

OIOS

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NY/2016/33

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

New York