UNDT/2022/018

UNDT/2022/018, TOSON

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The impugned “decision” carried no “direct legal consequences” given that it was not final and remains open to challenge by way of rebuttal.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant challenged the Respondent’s decision to finalise his performance appraisal for the year 2020; the process for which he contends was irregular. T

Legal Principle(s)

A staff member may not challenge the intermediate or preparatory steps of an administrative decision. Only the final decision which carries direct legal consequences for the staff member’s legal rights and obligations is receivable.

Outcome

Dismissed as not receivable

Outcome Extra Text

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

TOSON

Entity

UNFPA

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NBI/2021/58

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

Nairobi