UNDT/2022/006

UNDT/2022/006, Songwa

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The record is clear that the Applicant first came to the Tribunal on 24 February 2020, after 90 days from the date he was notified of the contested decision. Time limits for formal contestations are to be strictly enforced, a day late is by no means de minimis. The UNDT has no discretion to waive the applicable deadlines.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant challenged the disciplinary measure imposed on him by the Respondent.

Legal Principle(s)

Article 8.1(d)(ii) of the Dispute Tribunal’s Statute stipulates that in cases where a request for management evaluation of a contested decision is not required, the application must be made within 90 calendar days of the applicant’s receipt of the administrative decision.

Outcome

Dismissed as not receivable

Outcome Extra Text

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Songwa

Entity

UNHCR

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NBI/2021/15

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

Nairobi